A friend and I are starting rock climbing completely amateur what all gear is required

Assuming u live somewhere with access to cliffs less than 30m, u can start out ''top-roping''. All u need is: a 60m climbing rope, a lot of webbing(slings) & 3 or 4 locking carabiners. In addition u each need: a harness, pear-shaped locking carabiner, belay device, climbing shoes, chalkbag, helmet (optional but reccomended).

Also a good book on climbing! l would still try to find an experienced climber to take u out at least ur first few times.

Top-roping will provide u will tons of climbing fun, & from there u can buy more gear for leading, once u r ready to lead which comes with lots of top-roping.

If the cliffs r 60m u can tie two ropes together, but it helps to have a third person to pass the knot, or a big hill to back down.

If u r in the mountains, u gotta start trad climbing (leading). Find an experienced climber & second or ''clean'' his routes. This is an apprenticeship because u learn how the gear is used safely. You & ur friend would do well to find seprate apprenticeships. Note that u can not learn about safe climbing & gear in a gym.

Read, read, read!!