Thank you everyone! I took billstephenson's advice and I threw up a post on craigslist to see if i could get some kind of pack for about $30, just to get me somewhat familiar with packs and to see what I like and dont like about it. I will most definately not buy another until I have the gear that i want.

I will check out my school and see if they offer anything to backpackers, it wouldnt surprise me if they did. It's just a community college but its the best in the area.

Thanks again for all the advice, I will keep posting as I get all my gear and such. You'll see me around