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@rq@borg.social my first thought was about what I exactly wanted. Interchangeable lenses are super useful if you want to get the most out of a camera, but if you're never going to swap lenses (they're expensive) then having a camera that can is kind of useless. Then you get to the question whether you want a mirrorless camera or a good old DSLR. Cameras with a mirror are often heavier and bulkier, though they're proven technology. Since it's a bit older you can get lenses for those systems for way less than you could with a mirrorless camera.

Mirrorless cameras are smaller and lighter than traditional DSLRs, but they're relatively new. That means that they are more expensive, and the technology is roughly a decade old. Mind you, I use the Sony A6000 which is a decade old right now but still holds up very well (check my profile for some pictures).

A good camera comes with a camera strap out of the box, so you won't really need to buy more gear if you get a camera with a kit lens. Kit lenses are often nice compact lenses with a good zoom range so you can get pretty much any shot you want without breaking the bank.

When you're buying lenses (and cameras tbh) you can buy them second-hand for a good discount. Shutter count is important when buying a used camera because the higher the shutter count the higher the risk of shutter failure. nb. <20k shutter count is still considered "as new", these things last ages.

If you're not in the market for an interchangeable lens camera (ILC) there's some really good point and shoots with more range than you'd get out of a ILC. Not cheap, but very compact which makes them useful for travel and concerts.

Unless you're doing video you don't really need a gimbal or a tripod most of the time. Most kit lenses have lens stabilization which should be plenty when starting off. I only have a mini tripod which can be had for 20 bucks.

If you have any specific questions feel free to ask them, we haven't even gotten into the topic of lens filters yet.