The troop and patrols do have gear that is used on the trips helping to reduce the items that scouts need to purchase.
Troop Overnight Gear
Tents with poles, stakes, ground cloths, and lines
Dining fly
Nylon cord, 50 feet
Backpacking stoves and fuel
Group first-aid kit
Washbasin
Cook kit
one per patrol and one for the adults (pots and pans; spatula, large spoon, and/or ladle, depending on menus; two plastic sheets, each 4-by-4-feet; matches and/or butane lighters in waterproof containers)
Cleanup kit
one per patrol and one for the adults (sponge or dishcloth; biodegradable soap; sanitizing rinse agent/bleach; scouring pads, no-soap type; plastic trash bags; toilet paper in plastic bag)
Repair kit (thread, needles, safety pins)
Troop Extras (Optional)
Hot-pot tongs
Camp shovel
Water container, one 1-gallon or two 1/2-gallon collapsible, plastic