I have purchased the game...totally addicted to it. I have actaully res…

I have purchased the game...totally addicted to it. I have actaully restarted playing a second try and running across issues I did not have the first time around. I made it right through the woods like your quick play walk through says to, purchased a practice stick, helmet, and boots, but can not equip??? why not? I am at a level 3 right now with that character, but back in the woods to fight somemore and still can not equip materials? is it a glitch or should I have not purchased the armour? Thanks for any silly help or comments welcomed:)