Equipment rental is only for students, faculty and staff of Princeton University. PUID required.
Fall 2023 Hours (beginning September 18)
Thursdays 2:30-4:30
Fridays 10am-12pm
Fridays: 1:30-6:30
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OA Equipment Rental & Hours
OA has a wide variety of backpacking, general camping, biking, and other equipment available for rental by the Princeton University community only (PUID REQUIRED) on a minimal rental fee basis. If you are interested in running your own trip and need equipment (sleeping bags, backpacks, bike panniers, stoves, cooking gear, etc.), please contact the OA Office).
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Here is the list of equipment you will need if you are on "all-canoeing" trip; this type of trip canoes to a new destination each day. If you are on a "basecamp- canoeing" trip, you should refer to the "basecamp" equipment list.
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Here is the list of equipment you will need for your Outdoor Action Orientation Trip.
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Here is the list of equipment for those going on all types of basecamp trips, including "basecamp- hiking" and "basecamp- canoeing" trips.
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We have put together several different equipment lists to help you prepare and pack for your Outdoor Action small group Orientation program. You primarily just need to bring personal clothing items and OA provides other specialized equipment.These equipment lists are based on over 48 years of experience running Outdoor Action Trips.
OA Campus-based Day Trips
OA Basecamp Trips
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Here is a draft of the equipment list for basecamp trips. Updated equipment lists for each type of trip will be posted in early August.
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Here is the list of equipment you will need for your Outdoor Action Orientation Trip.
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Here is all the information you need to pack for your Frosh Trip. When selecting gear for the trip, remember that you’ll be in the outdoors for five days, so you’ll want to bring only those things you need to be comfortable. Leave behind what isn’t necessary—extra stuff just adds weight. This equipment list is based on 40 years of experience running Outdoor Action Trips. If you bring ALL the gear on the list and ONLY the gear on the list, you’ll be comfortable in virtually any situation you’ll encounter on Frosh Trip.