Question About Bumpers

I'm trying to figure out if I actually need a bumper up front. Near as I can figure, there are several benefits:
1. Looks badass
2. Recovery points
3. Improved approach angles, especially in the corners
4. Good place to put lights

I don't really care about 1,2, and 4. Am I missing any good reasons to spend $500 to $800 and put an extra 100+lbs of mileage robbing weight on the front of my truck?

 

I doubt these weigh that much.

http://s966.photobucket.com/user/daveztoyotaparts/media/Projects/lightworker020-1.jpg.html

http://smg.photobucket.com/user/captkirkyota/media/81ca40c1.jpg.html

http://www.addictedoffroad.com/images/Products/AddBumper_taco_02..jpg

 

Bump. Any help here?

 

Consider a tube bumper like in the above pic. Has all the benefits at a much lighter weight than a plate bumper.

Alternatively some compnies offer "hybrid" bumpers. Kind of like a mix between tube and plate units.

 

I like my prerunner bar set up

 

If your main concern is approach angle, then a lift/bigger tires will provide some added clearance. But for a light weight option with recovery in mind, we like the Pelfreybilt hidden winch mount.