I am disabled due to failed back surgery since 2004. I am just now able to walk for any length of time. I need to exercise to lose weight and help my diabetes. Since I am disabled, I am on a fixed income. Equipment and supplies are very expensive. My wife and I are hoping to go on our first overnight next weekend.
I purchased 2 hammocks from Hammock Bliss, I got some amsteel and made whoopies. A kind person gave me a used optimus crux stove and I have 2 IMUSA aluminum cups. I have a couple of pieces of Tvyek for tarps, if we need them and a couple of cheap, made in china backpacks to haul the stuff in.
In your opinion, what do I need to get next?
Understand that our income is such that my discretionary spending funds per month are only about $50.00. This makes it VERY hard to get equipment. Even trying to make some stuff myself is expensive, amsteel cost, ripstop nylon cost.
I don't mean to depress anyone with a sob story. I am happy and as healthy as I can be. I am happily married and have a good outlook on life. I am and have been blessed.
My intent is not to beg for stuff nor to make people feel sorry for me, but rather to explore the vast pool of knowledge here and see what I need to do now and what I need to prioritize for later.
The hammocks are the only new items we have, should I try to save for bacpacks next or perhaps some decent tarps? Should I get some cooksets, what miscellaneous items should I get?
Thanks for taking the time to read this post and thanks for all the great information I have already obtained from you guys. I appreciate it.
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