A length of wood dipped in pitch and tallow. Basic light source and an improvised weapon (1 fire damage on a hit). citeturn0search4

Used to light torches, lamps, and campfires. Standard adventuring gear.

A length of rough hemp rope, rated for common adventuring uses. citeturn0search4

A basic bedroll for sleeping outdoors. Comfortable enough for travel.

Preserved rations — hard biscuits, salted meat, dried fruit. One day's worth. citeturn0search4

A leather waterskin for carrying drinking water.

Simple backpack for carrying adventuring gear.

Flask of oil — useful as lamp fuel or an improvised incendiary.

Hooded lantern — protects the flame and directs light; popular with travelers.

Arrows (20) — ammunition for bows and crossbows.

Healer's kit — used to stabilize a creature without a Medicine check (10 uses). Good, inexpensive medical gear. citeturn4search2

Pouch — a leather coin pouch for carrying currency and small trinkets.

Sewing kit / needle & thread — cheap but useful for field repairs.

A short-bladed knife useful for combat and utility tasks. Standard SRD pricing. citeturn2search1

Shortsword — a balanced one-handed blade for skirmishers. citeturn2search5

Club — the simplest melee weapon; cheap and plentiful.

Spear — versatile and cheap, useful for new characters.

Shortbow — basic ranged weapon for hunters and scouts. citeturn2search2

Leather armor — light, inexpensive protection for new adventurers. (Listed as AC 11 + Dex in the rules.) citeturn1search3

Wooden shield — a quick way to raise your AC in melee.