Gear Locker
The CUTC gear locker is an excellent resource exclusive to tramping club members. For a small hire fee and deposit, you can hire most of the gear you'll need to get going. Just come and see the friendly gear locker officers Aaron and Sam during the times mentioned below, or if you really can't make those times, a meeting time can be arranged. Remember the Gear Guys like tramping too and will not be impressed if you want gear on a Friday night.
If you don't have the full deposit and hire fee you won't get a sock out of us!
Hours (Term Time Only)
- Tuesdays, (12-12.01pm)
- Thursdays, (12-12.01pm)
- Wednesdays, 7:30pm (during the meeting)
- If all else fails, arrange a time by emailing the gear locker officers (and providing chocolate).
- 12-12.01 means that we will stay for as long as people want gear, but if nobody is there at 12, we will be gone by 12.01
Location
The gear locker is located in the backwaters of the UCSA building (Ilam Road side of the University). Go towards the men's toilets opposite the main stairs, but hang a right through the door before you get there. Turn left straight away down the dingy corridor and you'll find the locker on the right (the door is covered with related pictures). Click here or on the image below to download a pdf file of the gearlocker location.
Hire Charges
| Item | Deposit | Hire |
|---|---|---|
| New Pack | 100 | 10 |
| Old Pack | 60 | 10 |
| New alpine tent (2 person) | 200 | 12 |
| New bush tent (2 person) | 200 | 10 |
| Old tent (2 person) | 100 | 8 |
| Fly (3-4 person) | 40 | 2 |
| Bedroll | 10 | 2 |
| Map (Topomap, Parkmap) | 10 | 2 |
| Compass | 10 | 2 |
| Water purifier | 40 | 2 |
| Gas cooker (must buy own bottle) | 20 | 2 |
| Billy | 10 | 2 |
| Fuel bottle | 10 | 2 |
| Gaiters | 10 | 2 |
| Raincoat/Overtrousers | 10 | 2 |
| Clothing (please wash before returning) | 10 | Free |
| First aid kit (replace anything used) | 10 | Free |
| Personal Locator Beacon (club trips have preference) | 200 | Free |
Snow and Ice Equipment
| Item | Deposit | Hire |
|---|---|---|
| New crampons (Stubais) | 100 | 6 |
| Old crampons (Pivot/Luckies) | 100 | 4 |
| Ice axe or ice hammer | 100 | 4 |
| Helmet | 40 | Free |
| Snow shovel | 40 | 4 |
| Snow stake | 20 | 2 |
| Harness | 40 | 2 |
| Belay device | 20 | 2 |
| Avalanche probe | 40 | 2 |
| Avalanche transceiver (need) own batteries | 200 | 5 |
Gear Locker Policy
- A deposit (cash or cheque) of a set amount is required before gear will be hired to anyone.
- Gear is to be returned the week following the weekend on which it was used. (unless by arrangement with locker officers) or another hire fee will be deducted from the deposit.
- If gear is not returned within a week, and the gear locker officers have not been contacted, the deposit will be banked.
- Gear cannot be to be hired to non-club members. The gear locker officer has the right to request ID before issuing gear.
- All gear must be returned clean and dry, and any damage/problems must be reported to the gear locker officer.