You don't need to worry too much about gear guys. We will do a gear talk and can go through some of the pros and cons and what would suit your needs.
A throw bag will be required, but the club has some and I have a couple of spares.
That's about it really. Rescue BA is good but not vital and I have some spares and most people in the club have one and have in the past been kind enough to loan.
Slings and crabs are handy but not 100% vital and again usually people in the club have been kind enough to loan.