Yes Bacpacjac, educating the parents and other adult leaders is more difficult than educating the scouts themselves. Most are new to such outdoor activities and have no idea what to carry. I have held equipment classes for the families and scouts where I show them all of the different gear, and I tell them where they can find it. I also hold inspections before any serious hike to make sure that each person has the (what I consider) bare necessities for that activity.