Adventure Equipment Rental

The Outdoor Rental Center (OASIS) offers a comprehensive collection of the highest quality outdoor gear on the market. We are able to provide all your equipment needs for backpacking, camping, kayaking and canoeing. Equipment rental is available to the students and faculty/staff of The University of Akron as well as to the local community.

Please click here for the rental agreement form

If you are renting for a large organized group please contact Andy Loue 330-972-7357 for group pricing.

1. Equipment for Rent 
2. Rental Price Sheets
3. Rental Time Frame
4. Rental Policies

Rental Price Sheets: (PDF format)
Student Pricing [here]
Rec Member/ UA Faculty-Staff [here]
Non-Member/ Community [here]

Rental Time Frame
A day rental is 24 hours
A weekend rental is Thursday - Monday
A week rental is 5 consecutive days

Rental Policies
RESERVATIONS
To reserve equipment, full rental fee must be paid.

CANCELLATIONS
No charge if cancelled more than 2 days in advance.
50% of the fee will be charged if cancelled less than two days in advance.
Refunds will not be available for equipment not picked up.

REQUIRED IDENTIFICATION
You must present proper identification (student ID or driver's license) to be able to rent equipment.

EQUIPMENT RETURNS
No equipment will be considered returned until it is inspected. Allow yourself time for this inspection. No refunds for early returns.
Tents-Upon return, you will be required to set up your tents for inspection and drying.

LATE FEE
Equipment returned late will be subject to additional days' rental fees, plus a $10.00 late fee.

CLEANING
Please return items clean and dry. A $10.00 per item cleaning charge will be assessed for items that must be cleaned.

DAMAGE/LOSS
The renter is responsible for costs of repair or replacement.

RESPONSIBILITY
It is responsibility of the renter to know how to use the equipment. The renter may ask a staff member for clarification about the proper use of equipment; however, the staff member explanation is not a substitute for proper training from a certified instructor.

LIABILITY
Each renter of equipment must sign a liability statement when checking out the equipment. The user agrees to pay for any damages or loss of equipment and also agrees not to hold the University, and its employees, or the State of Ohio responsible for injuries, accidents, or other mishaps which may occur while using the equipment.