Gear recommendations for first training course.

jumping into my first defensive training course in about 7 weeks. I know I'm probably overthinking some things, but I'd also like to make my experience easier. everything guns is expensive so I know it's not gonna be ultra cheap, but cost is a factor as I probably won't be in for more than 2-3 courses in a year, depending on their costs.

my desired recommendations surround a battle belt, holding mags and if I can swing just an IWB holster that I use for edc. I found one chest rig that is more economical than most battle belts (Agilite Reaper) and considered that too. if the IWB isn't gonna be great, competition holsters and their mounting options has me 😵‍💫 and I have no idea what I'm looking at.

I currently just use a Kore EDC belt, and while Esstac mag pouches offer an attachment method that will attach to the belt effectively, I would have to apply them while I'm putting the belt on in between loops and this also limits positioning to do this pretty much only on my direct left and right hips, not that I really have a need for anything gear at the rear just quite yet, but still.

any feedback on how to optimize my experience at the course and add some gear. convenience would be appreciated.

I know I may not *need* some/any of it, but I would like to participate in training more and know it'll be beneficial in the long run.

thanks!