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OA Equipment Rental Request
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Don’t let a lack of gear prevent you from planning a fun and memorable outdoor adventure! We provide quality rental equipment for your camping, hiking, biking, or paddle trip. Visit our equipment rental request to start your journey. 

January/February 2025 special offer

Rent one item at regular price, and get another item (of equal or lesser value) for free! Applies to both weekend and weekly rates. Limit of one free item per rental and per person. Applies to rentals picked up by Friday, February 21. 

Rental Policies

  • You must be a currently enrolled USA student or Student Recreation Center member to rent gear. Gear may also be rented to university departments for business use. Non-profits, businesses, volunteer organizations, etc that wish to use equipment must have a current USA student or SRC member rent it on their behalf.
  • Gear pickups occur on Fridays at 1-4pm. Rentals can either be for the weekend (returned next Monday 1-4pm) or for a week (returned next Friday 1-4pm). Equipment pickup and return is at the Outdoor Adventures desk near the Rock Wall in the Student Recreation Center. 
  • Reservations MUST be made 72 hours in advance. 
  • After submitting the rental request/agreement and release from liability, a staff member will email you to go over rental details and availability before the invoice is sent. 
  • Rental fees are per product, but renters will also be responsible for any damages deemed worse than normal wear and tear. Renters will be charged for damaged or lost equipment based on the fair market value for repair or replacement.
  • Equipment must be returned clean, dry, and in accordance with your rental agreement. Equipment that is returned late will be charged for the next weekend or week until the items are returned. Failure to return equipment and/or pay the late fees within two weeks will result in a hold on USA students' accounts and suspension of membership for SRC members. 
  • All rental charges for students or SRC members are invoiced through our Campus Recreation Portal. Fees must be paid in full online in advance of pickup. We do not accept cash or check for payment. Academic departments will pay via expense transfer that must be submitted in advance of pickup.
  • Refunds are not given for reasons including, but not limited to, inclement weather, canceled trips, or early returns. 

Additional Information

  • Kayak and stand-up paddleboard rentals include life jacket and paddle for the number of people per boat. Additional life jackets and paddles may be rented. 
  • Paddleboards are inflatable and include fins, a repair kit, and a hand pump.
  • Snorkel sets come with a mask, fins, snorkel, and life jacket. 
  • Stoves do not include fuel. 
  • Mountain bike rentals include a helmet and a lock.
  • We can provide straps for securing kayaks, typically on trucks and vehicles with a roof rack. However, we do not rent racks or trailers for transportation. 

Contact outdooradventures@southalabama.edu for more information.