Basic gear for those living on a budget. Even though I’m not poor, I certainly grew up that way. Living on a farm in the deep south, meant that we didn't always have money for what we needed. Years later after retiring from the Army I have learned how to improvise, adapt and overcome. However, that learning process started for me as they kid living on a farm. If you are living on a budget, you can still explore the outdoors with affordable gear. I have put together a list of items, that I would recommend as an affordable baseline. This is NOT meant to be comprehensive but rather just a good start.