Outdoor Adventure Equipment and Buc Bikes

Outdoor Adventure Equipment Rentals

Planning your own adventure? From backpacks and sleeping bags to bikes and boats, Outdoor Adventure has the gear you need to outfit you and your crew for fun in the wilds! Fill out the Equipment or Bike Rental Reservation Request Forms below or contact Outdoor Adventure to set up a rental!

For Bike Information Please See Below

Who Can Rent Equipment: Equipment and Bikes may be rented by anyone with a current CPA membership.

How to Rent Equipment: Equipment and Bikes can be rented at the Outdoor Adventure Center located behind the Climbing Wall in the CPA during normal operating hours. Please allow at least 15 minutes for the OA Staff to go over the equipment for any pick-up or return. Members will incur fines for any equipment that is returned late, lost, or damaged.

How to Reserve Equipment: OA reccommends that members submit a Reservation Form. Equipment and Bikes can be reserved by using the online forms found below. Equipment can also be reserved at the OAC Rental Desk in the CPA. Please note that equipment may not be avilable for rental due to programmatic needs. Reservations must be confirmed by phone or email.

Equipment and Bike Rentals will be available by APPOINTMENT ONLY during the summer. Please fill out the reservation from below and we will contact you to confirm the rental pick-up and drop-off time.

In order to ensure equipment avilability, please submit a Rental Reservation Form:

Outdoor Equipment Rental Reservation Form

BucBike Rental Reservation Form

Equipment Rental Pricing

Camping Equipment

Equipment

Backpack - 65L or 90L

UltraLight Day Pack - 20L

Sleeping Bag - 40 Degree

Sleeping Bag - 20 Degree

Sleeping Pad

2 Person Tent

3 Person Tent

4 Person Tent

Backpacking Stove

Pot Cook Set

Rain Jacket and Pants

Headlamp

Soft Cooler - 20 or 30 Can

Hammock w/ Straps

Hammock Rain Fly

Dry Bag - 5/10/20L

Large Dry Pack - 110L

Day Rental

$5

$3

$5

$5

$2

$10

$10

$15

$8

$5

$5

$3

$5

$4

$6

$3

$8

Weekend Rental

$10

$5

$10

$10

$3

$20

$20

$25

$15

$10

$10

$5

$8

$8

$10

$5

$15
Watercraft

Equipment

Inflatable Paddleboard

Hard Paddleboard

Sit-On-Top Kayak

Sit-Inside Kayak (Solo)

Sit-Inside Kayak (Tandem)

Canoe (Tandem)

Day Rental

$20

$15

$15

$15

$25

$20

Weekend Rental

$35

$25

$25

$25

$45

$40

Paddleboard and Kayak Rentals inclde a Free Personal Flotation Device (PFD), Necessary Paddles, and a Helmet (upon request).
Climbing Equipment

Equipment

Bouldering Crash Pad

Chalk Pot

Chalk Waist Bag

Helmet

Day Rental

$5

$3

$2

$3

Weekend Rental (Thurs-Mon)

$15

$5

$4

$5
Caving Equipment

Equipment

Backpack

Helmet

Hand Line Rope

Headlamp

Day Rental

$5

$3

$3

$3

Weekend Rental

$10

$5

$5

$5

*If you are renting a Stand Up Paddle board or kayak you must bring your own tie down straps and assistance for loading the boat on to your vehicle. Campus Recreation cannot provide tie down straps or assistance in loading boats on personal vehicles.

BucBikes Program and Bike Shop

The BucBikes program is a collaborative project between ETSU Campus Recreation and the Department of Sustainability. The program is supported by Campus Recreation and Green Fee Funds and operated by Outdoor Adventure. Outdoor Adventure also operates the BucBike Shop where students can have their bike serviced for FREE!

Bike Rental Prices

Equipment

Schwinn Cruiser

GT Commuter

Raleigh Hardtail

Day Rental

FREE

N/A

N/A

Week Rental

$5

$5

$5

Month Rental

$15

$15

$15

All Bike Rentals come with a free helmet and bike lock. Lights and backets are avilable upon request but must be reserved in advance.

Bike Shop

Shop Hours: The Bike Shop will be closed for the summer.

Shop Location: The Bike Shop is located inside the CPA Equipment Room behind the Equipment Desk.

Services: Service stands, bike tools, air pump, and limited parts are available for use in making adjustments and repairs to your bike! Mechanics are on-site for assistance and education.

Bike Fix-it Stations:

There are three Bike Fix-it Stations throughout the ETSU Campus. Fix-it stations have an air pump and basic hand tools for making minor repairs and adjustments.

Locations:

Main entrance to the Basler Center (right side)
Governors Hall bike storage area
Buc Ridge bike storage area between buildings R and S

Bike Policies & General Guidelines

This is a USE AT YOUR OWN RISK service. Before you can check out a BucBike you must read, agree to and sign the Informed Consent, Waiver, Financial Liability, and Use Agreement.

All bikes are checked and serviced by OA Bike Mechanics after each use. Tires may be deflated if bike has not been used recently. Members are responsible for the bike after they leave the CPA. Members will incur fines for any bikes and equipment that is returned late, lost, or damaged.

Remember:

Members should abide by all local and state traffic laws, Johnson City Bike Laws and TN Bike Laws.
Be sure to check the bike for safe operation prior to each ride using the ABC-Quick Check.
Always wear a helmet.