Is it necessary to use the feminist label to support gender equality?

I’m asking this because I’ve discussed feminism before on other forums and Q&A sites. I’ve found that when I have mentioned that I don’t identify as a feminist, it is automatically assumed by some that I don’t support gender equality. Well I do support gender equality, very much so.

I just feel, so many people these days get so caught up with labels and such. That a lot of the time people identifying with a label don’t always promote what said label is supposed to be representing. I personally feel it is best to actually go out and speak out against gender discrimination and sexist behaviour. Rather than becoming obsessed with a label.