I have no gaiters new to it all and still finding my feet
not sure what to get first haven't got that much money at the moment
need ;
walking boots -have good strong pair of dessert boots
rucksack-day sack only
gaiters
decent walking jacket -have a lightweight walking jacket with zip in fleece
waterproof trousers
i have nothing so need some under layers as well,i have lightweight trousers so they will have to do for now as the above things i feel are more urgent
I think boots are the most important and that's where you should spend your money.
We've made do with cheap alternatives for everything else, temporarily. Goretex trousers and base layers can wait until birthdays and Xmas.
Rucksack: £20 from TK Maxx. Not sure what make (Trek-something or other) but it's big enough and stable when it's on.
Gaiters: haven't bothered yet but we've been on a couple of walks where they would have been beneficial. I think cheap ones are about £15 a pair for no-name Goretex (Blacks, Millets, etc.). Saw some in TK Maxx for £8 I think, but not Goretex.
Decent walking jacket: we shelled out for these as well - Berghaus Cornice, £160 each. I'm not sure we did the right thing because they're very hot to wear even when it's chucking it down and cold. You can pick up Paclite jackets in TK Maxx for £70 and I'm considering getting one for the summer.
Waterproof trousers: <£25 each from Millets. Not Goretex but they do the job. Decent trousers can wait.
Boots and socks are the most critical items I would say, and socks can be expensive. There's plenty of discussion in the Gear section about Bridgedale liner socks (about £12 for two pairs) which help prevent blisters and you can wear normal sports socks over them.