@Yambers Once you get your boat get items that you specifically need and want. Take it from me. I bought a ton of stuff(some crap) just because it looked like I needed it, or was a good deal, and before I actually got on the water enough to know what I needed and exactly wanted for our use case. The guy at West Marine runs to me damn near when I go into the store. What works for some, such as bumpers, anchors, types and lengths of rope, may not work for you. As
@haknslash mentioned, go to walmart. Pick up enough to get you on the water. Life vests, throw preserver, rope/lines, air horn, couple of bumpers etc. Then get out there and get a feel for your storage and what you want.
I recommend getting out a few times. Things become much clearer after that.
I have 4 different types of fenders, 5 anchors (3 of them Mantus), a multitude of standard lines and some high performance lines that I won't even say how much I paid for them. 17 jackets and preservers. And the list goes on and on. Multiple VHF's as well. Now on one side of the coin, I have backup upon backup of stuff. On the other hand I will most likely never use more than half of what I got. If I had to do it over again or ever will, I will be very specific in buying what I want/need once I actually use the boat. I purchased enough tools and backup tools that I carried in the boat last summer which I didn't even need nor would I. I swear the boat was listing to port because of all the weight of the tools, and backup parts I would load up with. My OCD got the best of me. I will be lightening the load this coming season and leaving all the extra's behind.
Some of the branded stuff is crap as well, not worth the price, not all but some.
If they give you a coast guard kit and it has enough preservers to get you out on the water legal and safe. Then start with that. Everything else you want/need take your time and be selective, specific and cost prudent.