Generally wear mine, nothing about being proud. Just makes sense to wear it instead of one more thing to squeeze into the pack. If it's not comfortable to walk in (my personal opinion on the kestrel) it's not a saddle that works for me.
Also not ashamed to bust out the right tools for the job on occasion and hunt with stands. None of this is tied up in tribalism for me, just out there to kill deer and have a blast.