Showerthought: From my last trip, I learned that avoiding reusable gear can actually be a budget win. Why is that so unpopular?

Nothing screams "smart travel" like buying a new plastic bottle every trip, am I right? I mean, if you only go away once a year, forgetting your reusable stuff is almost a given. Idk, maybe it's just me, but I've had those fancy ponchos tear when you need them most. Sure, it saves money and space, but my conscience starts nagging me about all that waste. Guess we're all just out here trying to balance our budgets and our guilt trips.