The only reason I don't think year 2 gear will become obsolete is because it's very possible destiny 2 comes out before destiny one can head onto year 3 that being said it's not like the same thing will not happen in destiny 2 which makes me reluctant on continuing with the franchise ( at least to the extent i'm playing it now ) but other than that I 100% fully agree with you and is one of the reasons why i'm for year 1 gear to carry over to year 2