I have addressed this topic in one form or another before on DivorcedDadFrugalDad.com, but it never hurts to take slightly different look . . . it applies to self reliant people too.

If you are frugal-- you want tools, not gadgets.  Specifically, tools that save you time or money.  Even better would be tools that can make you money.

Everything else is a "nice to have" gadget.  Here is what you should think about when considering acquiring something:

• What does it do?
• How often will you use it?
• Can you rent it?
• Would used work as good as new?
• Will it save you time or money?
• Will it make you money?
• Will it produce a "better" result?

Here is a strategy-- let other people give you the gadgets and make sure you acquire the tools.

This post originally appeared on DivorcedDadFrugalDad.com, here is the link to the original post, Frugal People Buy Tools, Not Gadgets . . . 

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DDFD believes that self reliance and self sufficiency are the roads to individual freedom.  He is dedicated to living a quality life through frugality, personal growth and productivity, and defensive entrepreneurship.  He also enjoys cooking from scratch and fishing.