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Spring 2012 Hours
Monday-Thursday 10 am-6 pm
Closed on Weekends and all University Holidays

For More Information
Phone: 919-513-0072
outdoor_adventures@ncsu.edu
Located on the first floor of the Carmichael Recreation Center.

Rental Equipment Policies

  • To rent equipment you must be a valid NC State student, faculty, or staff, or household member
  • Must have a valid gym membership and present AllCampus card when renting or reserving equipment

  • Patrons may rent up to four of each type of item (ex: four tents, four sleeping bags, etc.) Canoes and Kayaks are limited to two per person
  • Items can be rented for a maximum of two weeks. For longer durations, contact Outdoor Adventures prior to your trip. Some accommodations may be approved
  • All equipment listed on the renters receipt is due in the same condition as issued by 5 pm (Summer) 6 pm (Fall & Spring) on the due date

  • All equipment must be returned during regular operating hours and in person.  Any equipment returned or left at the rental counter during non-operating hours will not be returned and late fees will accumulate until the equipment is returned in person and during operating hours. 

Group Rentals

  • Group rentals are allowed and will be dealt with on an individual basis*

  • Group Rental Form must be submitted a minimum of two weeks prior to the date the equipment is needed

  • Please submit Group Rental Agreement to Outdoor Adventure Rental Center during regular operation hours or email to adventures@ncsu.edu
  • Group rentals must be paid for using an Inter Departmental Transfer (IDT) account 
  • IDT will be processed after all rental gear has been returned and assessed for additional late, cleaning and/or damage charges.
  • Group Rental Agreement

*Groups must have current NCSU FAS and OUC numbers.  Please see department bookkeeper/bus. manager for proper information.

Reservation Policies

  • All reservations must be made in person by the individual renting the equipment

  • Reservations are strongly encouraged to ensure availability of equipment, but are not required

  • All reserved equipment must be picked up by 5:30 pm, equipment not picked up by 5:30 pm will be made available for other patrons to rent

  • The individual who reserved the equipment must be the one to pick up and pay for the equipment

  • Reservations may be made up to a maximum of 14 days in advance

Boats (Canoes & Kayaks)

  • Please reserve boats a minimum of 24 hours in advance, and pick up/return all boats by 4:30 pm (Summer) 5:30 pm (Fall and Spring) in consideration of other patrons.  Boats take longer to prepare and load, so reserving them in advance and picking them up/returning them by 4:30 pm (Summer) 5:30 pm (Fall and Spring) helps the Outdoor Adventures staff and speeds up the rental process for yourself and others trying to rent equipment
  • The renter is solely responsible for the loading/unloading of canoe(s) and kayak(s) onto or in their vehicle or trailer. Outdoor Adventures provides an information sheet with proper instructions for strapping a boat to your vehicle
  • Boat Rental Comparison 

Equipment Return

  • Return equipment to Outdoor Adventures only during business hours 

  • Please arrive a minimum of 30 minutes before closing time 

  • Please allow approximately 15 minutes to check your equipment back in

  • Equipment does not need to be returned by the renter, other individuals may return the equipment

Cancellations

  • Please cancel reservations 24 hours in advance in consideration of other patrons

Rental Equipment Rates

  • Daily -Equipment is due back by 5 pm (Summer) 6 pm (Fall & Spring) the following day.  Applies to weekday rentals only Monday - Thursday)
  • Weekend -Equipment is picked up on Friday and returned on Monday by 5 pm (Summer) 6 pm (Fall & Spring)

Payment

  • Payment can be made in Cash, Checks made out to NCSU, or Credit/Debit Card. We accept Visa & Mastercard
  • NO REFUNDS WILL BE ISSUED

Discounts

  • Discounts will not be given for breaks or holiday rentals, except for Spring Break (Spring Break discounted prices will be posted prior to the break)

Late Charges

  • All late equipment will be charged as follows:

    Late Charges = Daily Rental Rate x Number of Days Late (Up to 30 days)

  • Items not returned after 30 days - Renter is responsible for the late charge and the replacement charge
  • Late charges are due upon return of the equipment

Cleaning Charges

  • Returned items are expected to be reasonably clean and dry
  • Do not wash sleeping bags or tents   
  • A cleaning charge of $5, $10, or $15 per item will be assessed for equipment requiring cleaning. For Example: a $5 charge may be the cleaning of a pot, a $10 charge may be spot cleaning a tent, and a $15 charge may be a tent/sleeping bag that is excessively soiled and requires machine laundering
  • Outdoor Adventures staff will assess the extent of the damage to the equipment and will determine the amount of the cleaning charge

Replacement/Damaged Charges

  • Renters are responsible for the full replacement cost of all equipment not returned, damaged, lost, or stolen

 

 

 

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