as for what you need…

to start with..

the basic..

harness

shoes

chalkbag

several locking biners

and belay device.

thats if you hook up with someone who has gear.

to top rope add on

dynamic rope (not a static..eh john..chuckles)

10-20m of climbing tape

and a 4-6 locking biners

if you want to lead add BIG$$

6-10 quickdraws

set of nuts

and some boltplates…pdf 90 degree seems to be the best plates

and as you get the money

a set of cams