Buying yourself camping equipment is a serious investment and therefore isn't something that you should take lightly. You will need to consider several things including what type of camping you will do, how durable and long-lasting your gear is going to be, and how big your budget is.
The first thing that you need to consider will be how often you believe you will be camping. If you are only planning on going camping a couple of times each year then it probably isn't worth investing so much money into the equipment you get. However, if you are going to be a regular camper every single month then a little bit more investment can go a long way. You will also need to consider purchasing gear that will be suitable for all seasons.
Decide on the type of gear that you need to purchase and make a list of every item of equipment you need to buy and then set a specific budget for each one. In fact, it may be better to create two lists. The first list should be a necessary list of everything you will require. The second list should consider everything else that you may want, but which may not be necessary.
You should be aware that certain items may need to be replaced on a regular basis. Items that are likely to wear out fairly quickly you should spend less money on. It is not good investing a lot of money if you think that the item is simply going to wear out over a relatively short space of time. Instead, save your investment for the more important and long-lasting items.
When you have your lists then you should have developed a specific budget alongside them. If there is any money left over from your immediate and necessary list then you should use this in order to purchase some of the not so necessary items. Research every single item you require and try to find those that have excellent customer feedback. Read as many reviews as you can and only consider purchasing equipment that is well thought of and is high quality.
Decide where you are going to purchase your items from. Ideally you should be doing this online. Not only will this help you to conduct as much research as you need to on each item, but it will also help you to identify more affordable equipment as well.