In reply to a post by bosie:

lol, its very easy to spend more than you need in this game so be careful not to get too carried away.

Yes, you're right, especially since I'm not knowledgeable concerning this sort of kit.

I think I'll get a cover or bag for it though. Seems prudent and doesn't require any technical decision making.

I'll hang fire until after the event before seeing if any more accessories are needed.