Want to start. Want to be minimal.

Hey guys. Watched the typical channels on YouTube for years and want to get into the hobby. I've had hobbies and what I hate most is the initial money pit and eventual build up of clutter from all the gimmicks and things that didn't work. I prefer one and done solutions. I'm not a brand loyalist. I'm a buy what works and adapt to the tool, minimalist person. If there are sites that let you buy quality individual pieces or sets that come with individual useful tools and no seemingly duplicate things, what would you consider the bare minimum to cover 90% of situations. Do i really need a kit with 16 tensioners? Does anyone actually use 7 individual rakes at least once a week? Do I need the same short hook in 8 thicknesses? These are the things I want to find out.