Just stuff to make us feel better. Your rightwe don't need it all but there are a lot of things in life that we don't needbut what the heck they are there why not use them. I have had my bow since 01 or 02. i love it and wouldn't get rid of it for nothing. But I do buy some of the " gimmick" stuff just to see. When it comes down to it all you need is a bow that will shoot an arrow where you want it and a trail for a deer to walk down.