Originally Posted by
seeker333
I think you are right, probably more than half the outdoors gear goes into a closet to await its eventual disposal.
I just threw away the first tent I ever bought. No big loss, it was a frostline kit that wasn't sewn very well. Recycled the tent poles.
I think the OP has a good point. Try to borrow gear or even go credit card touring to break into the sport.