>>808111and
>>808115>>808119 has it right.No one goes and buys a full set of top-tier gear first time around.
Buy some boots, maybe a cheap tent, hike for a day.
Do a couple day trips until you get used to your pack and then spend a night.
Hike some more, spend two nights.
Read some books, do some research.
Try stuff out and see what works well.
Go further and further until you're happy with what you're doing.
the thing about going outside is that anyone can do it, just keep your head about you and don't make it too hard on yourself when you're starting out.
