I didnt know the best topic name for this. But this is basically for those of u that go herb gathering or mining. The best way i found when getting those herbs in higher lvl areas is to go with nothing equipped. That way when you get killed you dont lose any durability on your precious gear. (can get real expensive when you get to higher lvls)
As long as you dont raise yourself by the spirit person thingy youll never lose durability when you die. This way you have nothing to worry about when your gathering herbs. Ive done it this way for a while now and makes gathering herbs/mining a lot easier, especially when you get to the higher tier herbs.
Just try not to die too much because after a while u gotta wait a long time to raise when u get to your body. Dunno if this is an "exploit" but it makes gathering materials a lot easier.