[john voight]

Hi, it depends on what you will be doing.

First of all what is your budget?
Do you want a Aluminum CO2 tank and/or drafting system? Or will you just be primming the beer w/ sugar and bottling it?

The main thing you should understand is; the equipment is very basic. And the best equipment in the world will not make your beer better if you lack experience.

So I would say, start off with some basic supplies, buy some reading material, and brew. If your interest lasts, and you feel you can handle more elaborate setups, and better equipment, upgrade.

Some words of caution; avoid brewing in dirty locations, and avoid keeping your beer in plastic containers (unfortunately most primary fermentors are plastic).