Equipment Rental
As a member of USAC, you have the option to rent equipment. Equipment can be rented for climbing weekends, alpine trips, and similar activities. You will only be charged for the days the equipment is actually used. However, the equipment must be returned as soon as possible so that others can use it. Literature can also be borrowed free of charge—visit the library for more details.
If you wish to reserve equipment, send a completed rental form to matcom@usac.alpenclub.nl. This must be done at least one week in advance. If it is very last-minute, availability is not guaranteed. When reserving, a pickup date, return date, and number of usage days will be agreed upon. The number of usage days can be adjusted afterward if necessary.
Terms & Conditions
By renting equipment, you agree to the following conditions upon direct or indirect pickup:
- The renter will handle the equipment with care.
- The renter knows how to properly use the equipment.
- Any damage beyond normal wear and tear will be charged to the renter.
- The renter uses the Utrecht Student Alpine Club’s equipment at their own risk.
- The renter must adhere to agreements made with the Commissaris Materiaal.
- If equipment is handed over to another person, this must be communicated to the Commissaris Materiaal.*
- All individuals who have used the equipment must honestly report the number of usage days.
- Fees will be charged if the renter does not return the equipment on time and this causes inconvenience to other members.
* Supplement to item 6: Other people want to rent equipment too, and it is necessary to communicate with the Commissaris Materiaal to officially transfer responsibility. The person taking over the equipment must be aware of these terms and must be known for rental fee collection.
Equipment & Prices
| Equipment | Rental price per day |
|---|---|
| Sport climbing rope* | € 1.50 |
| Double rope* | € 1.50 |
| Semi-static rope* | € 1.50 |
| Helmet | € 0.50 |
| Bivouac sack | € 0.50 |
| Ice axe (glacier) | € 0.50 |
| Ice axe (ice climbing) | € 1.00 |
| Pair of crampons | € 0.50 |
| Set of nuts** | € 0.50 |
| Set of cams** | € 1.50 |
| Large individual cams, per piece** | € 0.50 |
| Avalanche transceiver | € 2.50 |
| Probe | € 0.50 |
| Shovel | € 0.50 |
| Crash pad | € 1.50 |
| Via ferrata set | € 1.50 |
| Ice screw | € 1.00 |
* Note: Ropes are only rented to members with a C2 certificate or an OV certificate (Outdoor Lead Climbing).
** Note: Cams and nuts are only loaned to climbing instructors or members with a OV-Trad or C2 certificate. This is for safety reasons and to prevent wear and tear due to improper use.
