The Caltech Y offers a wide range of rental equipment at little to no cost for Caltech and JPL community members (students, faculty, staff, alumni). Whether you are planning a day trip or a major expedition, we may have what you need.
Some details of renting from the Y:
You will receive an email the day before your rental starts with
information on how to pick up your reserved items. On your pickup
day, you may pick up reserved items from 10am-4pm from the
numbered bins on the porch outside the Caltech Y or by following
special instructions. Bin number and/or special instructions will be
included in the pickup email.
Drop-Off Information
(including special rules for tents and
AV equipment)▶
Place items you are returning in the bins labelled “Rental Gear Drop
Off” on the porch outside the Caltech Y, except tents.
All tents must be set up, inspected by a staff member, and taken
down and repacked, upon return. An additional $20 fee per tent will
be assessed if you are unable to set up or take down your tent(s) at
the time of return. If you are renting multiple tents or a 6-person
tent, you MUST bring extra people with you to help set up and take
down. Tents and other equipment should be returned clean and dry.
Wet or dirty items may require renters to air them out and return
them another day – please consult with Y Staff on your return.
If you have electrical items such as PA systems, movie screens, or
projectors, please knock on the door and leave it with a Y staff
member. Audiovisual cords must be neatly wrapped and put in their
designated spots in the PA cart case upon return.
You must cancel your reservation no later than 5pm on the business day
BEFORE your scheduled rental pickup for a full refund. Failure to do so
will result in a 1-day charge for each item that is canceled or not picked
up, with the remaining balance eligible for refund.
