Hi.
I'm not really that new to multi-day hiking but it has been about 10 years since I've walked one and am starting from scratch with gear. My goal is to do the Overland Track in about a year's time and am looking for the essential more expensive stuff (tent, waterproof jacket and pants, pack, stove, etc.) to slowly accumulate at the lowest possible cost. Things like boots and sleeping bags I'll buy new for cleanliness.
If you have some of these big ticket items in usable condition, please let me know.
If you know of other good sources to get decent used equipment, I'd like to know.
For someone on a strict budget, what things are good to hire for a one time trip?
What kind of budget should I be looking at for the basic items? This is not including small things like food, water bottles, beanie, sunglasses, rope, etc. that I will get between now and then for pretty much no cost.
Thanks in advance for any and all help!