Hey, i currently use pencil, paper, a cheap wacom tablet and a really old version of photoshop. As for what the best tablet is, i wouldnt know. I have been using the cheapest supplies possible for most of my life. A lot of these tablets are crazy expensive. But yeah its not about the supplies, its how you use what you have.
thank you and I hope for you to keep up the good work and stay positive I am so happy I finally chat with you and one day I hope to get even better and I hope for you to reach any or even all of your goals! :)