But sometimes that isn't the shortest route and then you have all that non-biodegradable flagging all over the woods. Not nice. Your better off using toilet paper if you're going to do that. One good rain and its pretty much gone. (especially the fast disolving stuff for camping)
And hell yes you're a redneck. We all are on this forum. And like Ron says, they are good for a whole bunch of things. Finding tree stands in the dark without the need for flagging or reflective thumb tacks that lead other slob hunters to your spot to steal it. The better ones can show you trails, roads, etc you would never know were there so you can have easier access to pack out that elk, deer whatever. And some people (my cousin for one) have absolutely zero sense of direction.