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The only criticism that makes sense to me so far has been carry-weight. I suppose "you don't need it" could be true but that could also be true for a lot of the "just-in-case" gear that people take hiking. Still, if you want it, have the room, and can legally carry it, why not take it? It might end up useful.
The rest of the reasons are, essentially, "I don't like them.", "The people who rule me don't like them so I can't like them.", and "You're a pussy if you like them." Knowing 4channel, all that cringe is bait and that gives some comfort... though there are plenty of NPCs that find their way here.