Allrighty thanks for the replies. I am familiar with the basics of the game and I don't mind leaving without the armor honestly. I did fine the last time I left the mainland, I had leveled past the critters in the immediate area around the city and this time I want to be able to do more around the city. Also I don't mind having to work to get my stuff, digging and crafting or selling, because otherwise there isn't that much more to do.
Surviving is basically the game.
I'm not sure what I just said made sense.. On my main character I had lots of people help me, got a nice sword in newbie land. Then got amazing armor in the mainland and cats, and money ect.. All awesome help but this time I want to take things a lot slower and go at my own pace and really learn the game.