Out of all the bits of survival equipment I could have bought first, I decided to go with a tent. Looking back, it probably wasn't the most sensible place to start... but here we are!
If I'd thought about it a little more, I probably would've bought a map and compass first. Learning how to read the land and navigate safely is a skill that's far more important than having somewhere to sleep.
That's my next goal. I'll be buying a map and compass and learning how to use them properly before venturing any further.
Every journey starts somewhere, and this is mine. I'll be learning as I go, making a few mistakes along the way, and hopefully improving with every adventure.