The difference of opinions on the loot/gear progression is interesting

I see so many posts about how people hate the gear progression, saying materials are hard to find, then I see other people saying they have too many. I do wonder if the former isn't exploring enough or upgrading every piece of gear they have even if they won't use it?

Same goes for loot - I see people saying nothing useful is ever found then other people saying that they find all sorts of neat gear. Not saying either side is right or wrong but it is fascinating.

The only thing I can't seem to find enough of is... lockpicks.