Outdoor Adventure Equipment and Buc Bikes
Outdoor Gear & Buc Bikes are now available
ETSU faculty, staff, and students have the opportunity to rent out camping and paddling gear, and bikes from the Outdoor Adventure Center located in the CPA.
Gear Rental Forms:
In order to ensure availability, you must submit a Gear Rental or Buc Bike Rental form:
Gear that is Offered and Prices
Gear |
Day Rental Prices |
Weekend Rental Prices |
| Stand up Paddleboard* | $20 | $35 |
| Sit-on-top Kayak* | $15 | $25 |
| Sit-in Flatwater Kayak* | $15 | $25 |
| Two Person Tandem Kayak* | $25 | $45 |
| Backpack | $5 | $10 |
| Sleeping Bag | $5 | $10 |
| Sleeping Pad | $2 | $3 |
| Two Person Tent | $10 | $20 |
| Four Person Tent | $15 | $25 |
| Backpacking Stove | $8 | $15 |
| *Includes: Personal Foatation Devise (PFD), Paddle, Helmet |
*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.
Buc Bikes
The Buc Bikes program is a collaborative project between ETSU Campus Recreation and
the Dept. of Sustainability. The program is supported by Green Fee Funds.
A Commuter Bike can be rented weekly or monthly. The rate is $5 per week or $15 per
month. Late fees apply for overdue bikes.
Bike Maintenance & Bike Shop Information:
Bike Fix-it Stations:
There are three Bike Fix-it Stations through out the ETSU Campus. Fix-it stations have an air pump and basic hand tools for making minor repairs and adjustments.
- Main entrance to the Basler Center
- Governors Hall bike storage area
- Buc Ridge bike storage area between buildings R and S
Bike Shop Hours & Location:
The Bike Shop is located inside the Basler Center Equipment Room. Bike tools, air pump and attendant are available to assist you making minor adjustments and repairs to your bike!
Check the OAC for open shop hours. Special times by appointment only, contact; outdooradventure@etsu.edu.
Policies & General Guidelines
- This is a USE AT YOUR OWN RISK service. Before you can check out a “BUC Bike” you must read, agree to and sign
the Informed Consent, Waiver, Financial Liability and Use Agreement
- Abide by all local and state traffic laws, Johnson City Bike Laws and TN Bike Laws
- Check the bike for safe operation before riding using ABC-Quick Check
- Wear a helmet