Weapons and armour that are being left behind isn't that big of a deal. Have a think about it, there are only 3 places in the [u][b]ENTIRE[/b][/u] game where they will not be [b][u]AS[/u][/b] useful. These include; Trials of Osiris, Iron Banner and The Taken King (one DLC). Therefore, this makes Year 1 weapons and armour [b][u]COMPLETELY[/u][/b] viable in VoG, Crota's End, House of Wolves, Strikes and the original story. There is still a lot of places you can use your beloved weapons and armour. If you ever need to feel that bit of nostalgia, whip out your Gjallarhorn and go run a Strike or a Raid.