Sporrans rule!
I have very few pocketed kilts. 1 Freedom Kilt, 1 Utilikilt, 1 Amerikilt. All the rest are without pockets. I have never used the pockets on the kilts that have them. The sporran resides preloaded with change holder, flat wallet, keys, car fob, mobile phone, etc, on my dresser along with flashes and sgian dubh. When I leave the house, I strap on the sporran, flashes, sgian dubh, and go. If I am going to be on the road for a long drive, the sporran comes off and sits beside me. Whenever I am where the public might see me the sporran is on front and center as it completes the kilt. The few times I tried being out without the sporran, I got weird looks from passers by. Whenever I kit up in "traditional" style I get many compliments on the kilt and on my appearance in general. For day use I have a very plain sporran and strap, and sits just barely below the belt buckle, far above my dangly things. The kilt pin, and the automatic gentle chop function that is second nature after the pleat sweep when sitting provides for all the modesty that I need.
The sporran not only carries my stuff, but is a part of how I wear the kilt with respect to its Scot heritage. I learned much of this from my host family while I was an exchange student in Scotland. I thank them for it when I kit up.