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Note: only TEHCC
members (employees, retirees, and their families) can
rent TEHCC equipment.
Tennessee Eastman Hiking
and Canoeing Club (TEHCC) has successfully provided
rental equipment to its members for many years.
TEHCC encourages its members to make use of the
available equipment by keeping rental rates very
reasonable and periodically updating the equipment
selection. Information on the rules that govern
the TEHCC Rental Policy as well as a description of the
available equipment are given below. If you need
further information, please contact Eastman Recreation
(Eastman Employee Center (Bldg. 310), 229-3771, email
) or the rental equipment coordinator (email
).
I. General Rules and Instructions
1.
Tents
Keep in mind that our
tents were purchased for lightweight travel and
backcountry use. They are the same quality tents
that you and I would purchase at a backpacking store
and, although they are tough, most are not the heavy
duty styles that many commercial renters use. Help
us keep them in good shape for the next renter by not
abusing them. For example, use a ground cloth
under the tent on rough or rocky ground. Be
certain that the equipment is accounted for BEFORE going
on your trip (for example, count the number of tent
stakes). We must charge a replacement fee for
equipment that is not returned -- even for tent stakes.
2. All
Equipment
It is the responsibility
of the RENTER to take reasonable care of the rental
equipment. This includes returning the tents,
backpacks and pads in CLEAN condition. Renters should
thoroughly check-out all equipment prior to use to
ensure that everything is in proper working order.
If any equipment malfunctions during use (like a leak in
a tent, or a zipper off a track, or a broken strap or
belt) be sure to notify an ERC Representative when you
bring the equipment back so that it may be fixed.
You will not be held accountable for normal wear and
tear of the equipment. Nor will you be held
accountable for malfunctioning equipment. You will
be held accountable for returning the equipment CLEAN
and DRY. Normally this means airing a tent out
until it is dry, and/or brushing off dirt and debris.
If you experience unusually wet conditions and are
unable to dry out a tent in your reserved time frame,
contact an ERC representative in B-310 Store so that
arrangements can be made for you to dry the tent and
they can contact the person who has reserved the tent
next so that an alternate tent may be chosen. You
will not be charged for the additional time to dry the
tent. Additionally it is very important when
renting more than one tent, that you return each tent
with the correct tent poles.
Please try to return the
rental equipment in a condition that you would like to
see it in when you pick it up.
When renting TEHCC
Equipment you will be required to fill out a reservation
and agreement form. This form not only holds your
reservation but also holds you responsible for the
equipment while it is in your possession. Please
read it carefully before leaving B-310.
3.
Equipment Instructions
Instructions for tent
assembly are available at the B-310 Recreation Store.
A photo album is also available to help you with your
equipment selection. If you need additional
recommendations on gear for a trip, contact a TEHCC
Steering Committee Member.
4. New
Equipment
The revenue generated by
your rental fees is returned by Recreation and much of
it is used to purchase new rental equipment or replace
old items. Some of the funds are also used
to repair existing equipment. The Hiking Club
Rental Equipment is for the use of Hiking Club members.
If any of you have ideas on equipment that you might
like to have made available, please contact the
rental equipment coordinator.
5. Who
may rent equipment?
In order to take
advantage of the TEHCC Rental Equipment, you MUST meet
the following requirements:
- You must be a member
of Eastman Recreation Club.
- You must be a member
of the TEHCC.
Your ERC Pass denotes
that you are a member of the Hiking and Canoeing
Club. Contact the Eastman Recreation Office
(229-3771) for more information, or ask at the ERC Front
Desk.
II. ERC
Hiking/Canoeing Club Rental Equipment
The equipment list below
is located in the B-310 Recreation Office. You may
reserve equipment 30 days in advance by calling
229-3771. Tent rentals are limited to two per
family, and backpacks are limited to one per family
member, per outing. An ERC/TEHCC member is the
only person that may reserve, pick-up, and return the
rental equipment. When reserving equipment, please
use the ID number indicated to the left of the equipment
listed below. If you are at the B-310 Recreation
Office, you may ask to see the TEHCC Equipment Photo
Album, located behind the desk. If the description
shows "**OUT OF ORDER**", the item needs
repair and is not being rented.
Click on the ID
number if it is a link to see more details
about the specific piece of equipment.
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