For me, if I was to go through the decision making and buying process again it would be about a new tent, buying a waterproof jacket, and buying what I should wear under it. My decision making would just drag on and on, so much choice! I know that I wouldn't have real problems in making decisions about rucksacks, boots, hats, trousers, hiking shirts, underwear, socks, and so on. A bit of hesitation but not that much.