In my old troop we didn't go real deep into what the boys carried exactly, however before they would be allowed to go camping they would go through a basic woodsman's tools, firebuilding, first aid, and survival course. We would try to keep it as simple and basic as possible, as we found some boys it takes a whole meeting to teach using a BSA flint/steel to start a fire. We did however require a basic survial/first aid kit be carried almost at all times. The biggest thing is to look over what they carry and make sure they know how to use it properly. We would inspect the kids survival/first aid kits often, check their knives often, ect. You find that some boys really get into it, while others could basically care less. So you have to go over everything as often as possible, both gear and how to use it. It always seemed to me when you told them you have to carry something they never would carry it, so you have to make it fun to carry and use.