The BOC has a gear room in the ground floor of the Campus Center (directions below), where we have a large selection of outdoor gear. We use these items for the trips we sponsor, but we also offer the opportunity for students to rent out gear from us. If you’re interested in renting gear for your own trip with friends, we also provide consulting about what you might need, how to plan your trip, and any other questions. If you’re interested in renting gear, or just want to come see our selection and learn about how to use things, come visit our gear room during open hours!
Come stop by our gear room and chat with gear room managers or other club leaders! We’re here to answer any questions you might have about what gear and services we provide, how to use it, and what we do! These are our hours for the semester; however, hours can be in flux week-by-week. Make sure to check our This Week Outside email each week for exact updates!
How do I rent gear?
BOC gear is available for personal use by any Brown community member. To check out gear, follow these steps:
1. Come by our office in the basement of Faunce (directions below) during gear room hours (should be on the right of the website header).
2. Find the gear that you want to check out (see partial list linked HERE).
3. Fill out a contact sheet with your name, information, and the days that you plan to use the gear.
4. All gear rentals are, by default, one week pending availability. We accept cash or card payments. We will only collect the retail value of the gear if it is returned late, dirty, damaged, lost, or stolen.
5. By renting gear from the Brown Outing Club, you agree to all of our Gear Room Policies.
5. Have a fun trip!
More Questions?
If you have any more questions regarding gear rental or our inventory, please email us at outing@brown.edu or contact our gear room managers Graciela, Ella, or Sofia at graciela_canil_durbin@brown.edu, ella_creane@brown.edu, and sofia_hernandez@brown.edu!
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