Leveling to the 60's is pretty quick assuming you've got any game knowledge at all.

The tank merc is more or less set up to be a powerleveler in those levels.

As an example I did the giant clear to Vox and Naggy at 42~43~44 with just me as a shaman and the tank merc.

Also to get folks up in levels the base armor drop is defiant, the visiable armor drops off trash mobs, some of the non visible stuff , belt cloak shoulders are quested in the Hot zones for the level. The rest rings , ears , neck, and face are purchased from vendors in Pok.

This has more or less killed the bazaar for low level gear. The patch is huge to get the game current :P I'd really recommend a decent connection.