Also, people are nice, generally. Talk to people - be open on what will help you and seek items etc.
I had someone just give me a bunch of stuff, then someone gave me a new weapon- it was very helpful to be slightly twinned while soloing. Some super bro gave me some insane pally legs- its allowed me to save money and bought some stuff- I have paid it forward and given a few noobs the stuff I was given to keep it rolling