Laura knows enough to surmise they probably won't be traveling for more than a few hours. Basic gear should be enough; good boots, maybe some rope, a flashlight and the like. You could never predict what you'd run into in the Hedge, but part of the fun was figuring it out on the fly! I don't think a roll is really necessary here.
There is a pause on the other line, and Laura can almost imaging the man's eyes going wide with amazement. "Of course I have. How much did you have to pay for one of those?"