No, we all don't have to. Me, I am a solo gamer, I go to the crucible on my own, I do the story by myself, I do the weekly strikes on the hardest difficulty on my own, I do the nightfall missions as well. It is a struggle, so why should I not get lvl 30 equipment too? Why must I be forced to play with others to get such gear, even though the next Iron Banner will be offering 2 pieces of gear that offers 30 light for the full upgrade equipment that will not even get me to level 30? I would rather by the equipment from the vanguard or the other vendors just make the required ranking higher to buy them.