Overrated gear recommendations (2026 edition) [v5]

Not sure if this is the right place to ask, mods please remove if it is not. For context, I am working with a pretty modest budget so high-end suggestions probably will not land.

Been thinking about this for a while and curious what the community thinks. Quick context: I am relatively new to this and trying to find my footing. Quick context: I am relatively new to this and trying to find my footing.