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The Adventure Rental Center has reopened!
We will be accepting online reservation requests made at least 24 hours in advance for gear pickup and return by appointment only. Rental fees will be waived for CSUSB students at this time, others will pay the weekend rate for an 8-day rental.
Gear must be picked up and dropped off on Wednesdays or Thursdays between the hours of 3:00pm and 6:00pm. All rentals are for due back the next week by Thursday.
Rental Process
1. Visit our website to see equipment available below.
2. Submit this Equipment Request form at least 24 hours in advance.
3. Receive email form CSUSB Adventure confirming equipment and pickup and return time.
4. Complete the CSUSB Health Screening Survey before coming to campus.
5. Pickup gear curbside in front of Student Recreation and Wellness Center (wear a face covering) at scheduled time.
6. Enjoy your gear!
7. Complete the CSUSB Health Screening Survey before returning gear at scheduled time to avoid late fees!
Current Pick Up and Drop Off Hours
Wednesday and Thursday 3:00pm – 6:00pm
CSUSB Adventure offers a comprehensive selection of camping, backpacking, snowboarding, kayaking, surfing and climbing equipment and gear for rent to members of the CSUSB community at low prices. Our goal is to provide well maintained top quality equipment at the lowest prices. So please take advantage of what we offer.
We encourage you to rent some gear from us and explore our surroundings. Within two hours drive of campus there are hundreds of great outdoor adventures awaiting you. Don’t know where to go or what to do? Our friendly and knowledgeable staff will answer any questions you may have – email us at adventure@csusb.edu
Adventure Equipment Rental Request Form
Rental Rates - Rental fees for CSUSB students have been waived at this time!
| Climbing Items | Blurb | First Day | Additional Day | Weekend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chalk Bag w/ Chalk | For simple storage of rock climbing chalk! | $1.00 / $2.00 | $0.50 / $1.00 | $1.50 / $3.00 |
| Crash Pad | Don't be afraid to commit to the crux! | $3.00 / $5.00 | $1.50 / $2.50 | $4.50 / $7.50 |
| Rock Climbing Helmet | Protect your noggin from the elements! | $2.00 / $4.00 | $1.00 / $2.00 | $3.00 / $6.00 |
| Rock Climbing Shoes | Entry-level shoes are great for all-around climbing. | $2.00 / $3.00 | $1.00 / $1.50 | $3.00 / $4.50 |
| Kayaking Items | Blurb | First Day | Additional Day | Weekend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Liter Dry Bag | Keep your stuff nice and dry! | $3.00 / $5.00 | $1.50 / $2.50 | $4.50 / $7.50 |
| 20 Liter Dry Bag | Keep your stuff nice and dry! | $3.00 / $5.00 | $1.50 / $2.50 | $4.50 / $7.50 |
| 30 Liter Deck Bag | Free up space by keeping your gear on deck! | $3.00 / $5.00 | $1.50 / $2.50 | $4.50 / $7.50 |
| Kayak Helmet | Protect your noggin from the elements! | $1.00 / $2.00 | $0.50 / $1.00 | $1.50 / $3.00 |
| Kayak Paddle | A superior all-purpose paddle! | $3.00 / $5.00 | $1.50 / $2.50 | $4.50 / $7.50 |
| LIfe Vest (PFD) | Stay safe when you're out in the water! | $3.00 / $5.00 | $1.50 / $2.50 | $4.50 / $7.50 |
| Paddle Jacket | Stay dry and comfortable on the water! | $3.00 / $5.00 | $1.50 / $2.50 | $4.50 / $7.50 |
| Sit-On-Top Kayak - Compact | Kayaking is fun | $14.00 / $18.00 | $7.00 / $9.00 | $21.00 / $27.00 |
| Sit-On-Top Kayak - Single | Kayak's are cool! | $17.00 / $26.00 | $8.50 / $13.00 | $25.50 / $43.00 |
| Sit-On-Top Kayak - Tandem | Perfect for a day trek or weekend adventure! | $31.00 / $39.00 | $15.50 / $19.50 | $46.50 / $58.50 |
| Miscellaneous Items | Blurb | First Day | Additional Day | Weekend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bear Canister (large) | BearVault 700 cubic inches | $2.00 / $3.00 | $1.00 / $1.50 | $3.00 / $4.50 |
|
Bear Canister (small) |
BearVault 450 cubic inches |
$2.00 / $3.00 |
$1.00 / $1.50 |
$3.00 / $4.50 |
| Canyoneering Boots | For all your waterwalking needs | $4.00 / $6.00 | $2.00 / $3.00 | $6.00 / $9.00 |
| Hiking Boots (Men's and Women's) | Classic Waterproof Hiker Columbia Newton Ridge |
$2.00 / $3.00 |
$1.00 / $1.50 | $3.00 / $4.50 |
| Neoprene Socks | Two neoprene socks to keep your feet warm in… | $1.00 / $2.00 | $0.50 / $1.00 | $1.50 / $3.00 |
| Trekking Poles | All season poles will help you master the trail! | $2.00 / $3.00 | $1.00 / $1.50 | $3.00 / $4.50 |
| Alex Honnold GIR Ultimate Flip (Spatula) | The Honnold Signature Spatula gets it done in style. | $0.20 / $0.30 | $0.10 / $0.15 | $0.30 / $0.45 |
| Packs Items | Blurb | First Day | Additional Day | Weekend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Internal Frame Backpack | Osprey Escalante 75L + 10L (L/XL, torso 19-24) | $8.00 / $12.00 | $4.00 / $6.00 | $12.00 / $18.00 |
|
Internal Frame Backpack |
Osprey Escalante 75L + 10L (S/M, torso 15-20) |
$8.00 / $12.00 |
$4.00 / $6.00 |
$12.00 / $18.00 |
| Internal Frame Backpack | Osprey Viva 50 50L (torso 14-20) | $8.00 / $12.00 | $4.00 / $6.00 | $12.00 / $18.00 |
| Sleeping Items | Blurb | First Day | Additional Day | Weekend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 degree Sleeping Bag | Make cold weather your friend | $7.00 / $9.00 | $3.50 / $4.50 | $10.50 / $13.50 |
| 15 degree Sleeping Bag | Stay toasty with a sleeping bag | $5.00 / $7.00 | $2.50 / $3.50 | $7.50 / $10.50 |
| 30 degree Sleeping Bag | Sleep a little lighter | $4.00 / $5.00 | $2.00 / $2.50 | $6.00 / $7.50 |
| Doublenest Hammock | Where will YOU hang? | $4.00 / $6.00 | $2.00 / $3.00 | $6.00 / $9.00 |
| Sleeping Pad (foam) | The best combination of comfort and compactness! | $2.00 / $4.00 | $1.00 / $2.00 | $3.00 / $6.00 |
| Snorkel & Scuba Items | Blurb | First Day | Additional Day | Weekend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scuba Gloves | Get some gloves to complete your SCUBA ensemble! | $2.00 / $4.00 | $1.00 / $2.00 | $3.00 / $6.00 |
| Snorkel Slipper Style | Breathe easy with a snorkel! | $1.00 / $2.00 | $0.50 / $1.00 | $1.50 / $3.00 |
| Snorkel Fins | Propel yourself through the ocean water! | $2.00 / $4.00 | $1.00 / $2.00 | $3.00 / $6.00 |
| Snorkel Mask | Don't forget a snorkel mask so you can find Nemo! | $2.00 / $4.00 | $1.00 / $2.00 | $3.00 / $6.00 |
| Snorkel Package | Get ready to snorkel with our rental package! | $4.00 / $6.00 | $2.00 / $3.00 | $6.00 / $9.00 |
| Snow Sports Items | Blurb | First Day | Additional Day | Weekend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crampon - 4 point | Get grip to your feet fast | $4.00 / $6.00 | $2.00 / $3.00 | $6.00 / $9.00 |
| Gaiters | Keep the elements out of your boots! | $1.00 / $1.50 | $0.50 / $0.75 | $1.50 / $2.25 |
| Snow Mittens | A good pair of mittens is a snowboarding necessity! | $3.00 / $5.00 | $1.50 / $2.50 | $4.50 / $7.50 |
| Snow Goggles | Fight off the glare! | $2.00 / $3.00 | $1.00 / $1.50 | $3.00 / $4.50 |
| Snowboard and Bindings | Get a superior board for less, rent from CSUSB! | $14.00 / $18.00 | $7.00 / $9.00 | $21.00 / $27.00 |
| Snowboard Boots | We've got great boots for guys and girls! | $5.00 / $7.00 | $2.50 / $3.50 | $7.50 / $10.50 |
| Snowboard Helmet | Protect your noggin from the elements! | $2.00 / $3.00 | $1.00 / $1.50 | $3.00 / $4.50 |
| Snowboard Package | Includes board, boots and bindings! | $19.00 / $25.00 | $9.50 / $12.50 | $28.50 / $37.50 |
| Snowboard Pants | Snowboard pants are expensive. Rent 'em here! | $4.00 / $5.00 | $2.00 / $2.50 | $6.00 / $7.50 |
| Snowshoes | Adventure in the snow in a whole new way! | $4.00 / $6.00 | $2.00 / $3.00 | $6.00 / $9.00 |
| Waterproof Jacket | Stay warm and dry for your day on the slopes! | $5.00 / $7.00 | $2.50 / $3.50 | $7.50 / $10.50 |
| Waterproof Pants | Keep your legs dry! | $4.00 / $6.00 | $2.00 / $3.00 | $6.00 / $9.00 |
| Wrist Guards | Wear these so you don't wear a cast! | $0.00 / $0.00 | $0.00 / $0.00 | $0.00 / $0.00 |
| Stoves & Cookware Items | Blurb | First Day | Additional Day | Weekend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Burner Propane Stove | Cook like a pro on your next outdoors trip! | $6.00 / $9.00 | $3.00 / $4.50 | $9.00 / $13.50 |
| Backpacking Butane Stove | The best stove available for high winds conditions! | $7.00 / $9.00 | $3.50 / $4.50 | $10.50 / $13.50 |
| Backpacking Cookware | You can backpack and eat great too! | $3.00 / $5.00 | $1.50 / $2.50 | $4.50 / $7.50 |
| Ice Cooler Large | A large, versatile ice cooler! | $5.00 / $7.00 | $2.50 / $3.50 | $7.50 / $10.50 |
| Ice Cooler Medium | Did someone say tailgate party? | $4.00 / $5.00 | $2.00 / $2.50 | $6.00 / $7.50 |
| Water Bladder | A great way to carry water when you're hiking! | $1.00 / $2.00 | $0.50 / $1.00 | $1.50 / $3.00 |
| Water Jug | Two different kinds for you to choose from! | $1.00 / $2.00 | $0.50 / $1.00 | $1.50 / $3.00 |
| Surfing Items | Blurb | First Day | Additional Day | Weekend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Body Boards | One of the most fun things to do at the beach! | $3.00 / $5.00 | $1.50 / $2.50 | $4.50 / $7.50 |
| Full Wetsuit | Surf in style! | $5.00 / $7.00 | $2.50 / $3.50 | $7.50 / $10.50 |
| Soft Surfboard | Surf's up brah! | $14.00 / $18.00 | $7.00 / $9.00 | $21.00 / $27.00 |
| Spring Suit | Surfs up in this short suit! | $3.00 / $5.00 | $1.50 / $2.50 | $4.50 / $7.50 |
| Wetsuit Booties | Don't forget booties to go with your wetsuit! | $3.00 / $5.00 | $1.50 / $2.50 | $4.50 / $7.50 |
| Tents Items | Blurb | First Day | Additional Day | Weekend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 - Person - Backpacking Tent | Simple backpacking tents for two or three | $8.00 / $12.00 | $4.00 / $6.00 | $12.00 / $18.00 |
| 3 - Person 4 Season Backpacking Tent | Simple backpacking tents for two or three | $9.00 / $14.00 | $4.50 / $7.00 | $13.50 / $21.00 |
| 4 - Person - Camping Tent | Easy to assemble four person tent | $8.00 / $12.00 | $4.00 / $6.00 | $12.00 / $18.00 |
| 5 - Person - Camping Tent | A high quality durable tent | $9.00 / $14.00 | $4.50 / $7.00 | $13.50 / $21.00 |
Reservation Length
All rentals are for 7-8 days. Items rented on Wednesday or Thursday are due the next week on Wednesday of Thursday.
Rental Shop Hours
Wednesday and Thursday 3:00pm - 6:00pm (by appointment only)
Equipment Return
Return equipment the next week after during Rental Shop Hours
Reservations
Due to Covid-19 all rentals are by reservation only for curbside pick up. Please complete the Equipment Request form at least 24 hours in advance.
Rental Policies
- Rental reservation request are to be submitted online.
- Current CUSSB students, SRWC members, faculty, and staff, Affiliates, and Alumni Association Members are eligible to rent.
- Non-student will be charged the weekend rate for 8 day rental at this time.
- All rentals are due back within 8 days unless prior arrangements have been made
- Rental fees have been waived at this time.
- Missed appointments will be rescheduled. One missed appointment will be allowed. A second missed appointment will result in suspension of curbside rental privilege.
- Each customer is allowed to rent only 2 items of each type.
- The renter is responsible to inspect all equipment, making sure all parts are in good, working order. Should something be missing, torn, or broken, the Equipment Staff member should be made aware of the damage. This avoids unnecessary charges for damage you are not responsible for.
- Late Fee will be assessed on all equipment returned after rental hours on date specified on the contract. A late fee equaling the Weekend rental rate will be charged for each week equipment rented is late.
- Replacement Fee: The amount charged if an item is not returned or returned beyond repair.
- All rented equipment must be in good working order and clean. A cleaning and/or repair fee of a minimum of $25.00 will be charged for equipment returned unclean or in need of repair as determined by an Adventure Staff member.
- CSUSB Adventure is not responsible for lost, damaged, or destroyed personal property or for any personal injuries incurred while using our equipment. Renters are solely responsible for rented equipment.