Outback Adventures

Great location and great service. Had inventory on busy weekend and took time to wax and prep my daughters setup.

The people here are so nice, friendly and helpful. They officially close at 6pm but Unilocal said they closed at 7pm (at that time in dec 2015, now Unilocal updated their hours to the correct times). Even though they were technically already closed, they still helped us rent boards for snowboarding.
It was $ 45 to rent a snowboard and shoes.

I recently rented camping gear from this place and couldn’t have been more pleased with the service. The lady at the front desk greeted us with a smile and helped us choose the best options after discussing with us our trip. Since this was our first big camping trip, it was very useful to have someone who was genuinely interested in helping us and not just renting us the most expensive gear. We ended up renting two tents, stove, lanterns, sleeping bags, pads, and backpacks. All the gear was very clean and the tents were super easy to assemble. I would recommend this place to anyone who wants to rent outdoor sporting equipment. I also noticed they have ski equipment, so will definitely be renting from them when the ski season starts.

This is a great place to rent equipment for snow sports (skiing and snowboarding)! It’s so much cheaper than renting at resorts, and the equipment they give you is decent for anyone who’s not super serious/​pro. The people there are pretty friendly, and they make sure everything fits and teach you how to use the equipment. It’s pretty awesome! I’d highly recommend coming here to rent equipment if you’re driving to a ski resort, provided that your car has enough space to fit the equipment!

I came into do a ski rental package. The lady at the shop was not very interested in helping, that’s the impression I got. She offered 3 strap beginner type snow shoe which was too loose. I said my size is 9, and she said they have only ⁹¹⁄₂ OR ⁸¹⁄₂. I said fine, ⁹¹⁄₂ then. The shoes I normally rent are 4 strap, so I asked her if there were any better shoes. She said that would be the performance package, which was about 10 $ more. So the price essentially came to the same as what they would charge at the resort. When I mentioned this, she said, ‘oh, i really have no idea what resorts charge’. Then I asked if I could be shown a newer shoe, as the pair I was shown was pretty worn. She said’ you ‘have asked me 3 times and I have told you we don’t have any other shoe!’
I said ‘forget it!’ and walked out. Bad attitude, not going back.

I heard only good things about this place. I actually never shopped there yet. but I’m having some technical issues with my splitboard and I called to ask about a service. the tech guy Jay was very knowledgable and just spent 20min with me on the phone giving me great advise on different options to solve this issue.
This is really awesome and if he was so nice on the phone, I’m sure it will be even better experience in person. I will certainly be renting gear there to take some friend out for a backcountry tour soon.

Out of every place I have ever rented any type of outdoor equipment from I have to say this one is up there with the best. Everything is family friendly, from the environment to the staff working there.
If you’re tight on cash they will work with you to ensure that you leave satisfied. They were lenient with the deposit on the snow gear for me. In addition, upon returning the equipment there was a fair amount of abuse to the bases of the skis and they only charged me $ 15; but trust me, I know it was way more than $ 15 in damage.
I highly recommend Outback Adventures to anyone looking for a good time with family, friends, or whom ever you go on an Adventure in the Outback! See what I did there.

i definitely agree with most of the Unilocalers here that the place is obscure from the outside, small and cheap inside, and yet very helpful.
My husband and i went there today after searching online for ski rentals nearby and reading all the good reviews. we are going to Lake Tahoe tomorrow morning but we didnt know it saves a lot more money to rent ski gears elsewhere than from the snow resort — i often skied in wisconsin before moving to california and there we always rented from the resort and it never made that much difference anyway — until today! So we rushed there hoping to find a good deal.
Their rental fees are really low: they dont charge the pickup day or the return day, so even though we picked up friday afternoon and will not return the equipment until monday, we actually qualify for the weekend special package and only need to pay 34 per person for boots, skis and poles during the two days.
the two guys there are really friendly and funny: we are beginners and asked them a lot of stupid newbie questions about skiing. they answered all of them patiently, clearly and with much humor. they also kept our budget in mind and recommended equipment accordingly without any hard-​sell.
in the end, we got what we wanted and it was a very happy experience. i heard they offer camping equipment rentals too, and we will surely come back when the weather gets more camping-​friendly!

I rented a double kayak from Outback Adventures. The takeaway lesson for me is to always always inspect the equipment you rent, and don’t use it if it’s sub-​par. Problems began when I pointed out to the guy that one of the foot pegs was missing as I was getting seated. «Yeah, they fall off or get stolen». Out on the lake, the seat fell apart. When I complained, «nothing we can do.»

I had a positive experience renting backcountry camping and safety gear from this outfitter. I wish they had an outlet in SF.

I came here to rent a snowboard and boots for the weekend in Tahoe. This is a small place that I barely noticed and had to walk by twice to finally notice it. They may eventually invest in a larger sign.
I was greeted by two guys that were very friendly and helpful. The guy that helped me got my fitted in the appropriate boots and a board that was perfect my height being that I am just 4’10! He waxed the board and double checked for any damages before giving it to me. I did the two day rental for $ 45 and they don’t charge for pickup and return day. They also gave me a recommendation on the appropriate gloves to buy from their selection. These guys know their stuff. He was nice to also help me carry my board and boots to my car.
Upon return, I had to gun it from Oakland to Fremont after work during traffic hour to make it before they closed at 6 pm! I got there at 6:05 pm hoping they will accept without additional fee and luckily they were fine about it. The same two guys greeted me and I got my full $ 400 deposit back! This place requires a HUGE deposit for their gear, so If you are not down to pay that, then this place is not for you.
Miscellaneous:
You’ll probably see a large friendly, calm dog chillen by the cash register that most likely belongs to one of these guys This dog unleashes fart bombs like no other while I was there, but I love dogs so I thought it was funny.

These guys treated us like royalty. Myself and two friends rented cross-​country skis and skins for the long weekend, and had a great experience here. The equipment was in good condition, well-​maintained (freshly sharpened edges), and clean. They even put some duct tape on the ski poles in case of emergencies– great attention to detail. They also stayed open a bit late for us both on the rental and the return because we were running late, and were very knowledgeable and helpful with the gear.
And as a side note for the people giving 1-​star because you made an agreement and changed your mind, or broke something: please grow up. They’re running a business, not a charity. Support small businesses in your area!

This place was great! My first snowboarding trip and these guys really helped me figure out what I needed for my rental. I needed gloves and some other gear and their prices were right on. They had me in and out of there really fast. I will being on another snowboarding trip soon and will go back for my gear.

This place, and the guys working there, are fantastic. The gear was in great shape, and one of the only places in the bay you can find specialty ski equipment (like AT skis).
We showed up 10 minutes before closing (after calling ahead of time), and they stayed for almost an hour afterwards to help us get geared up for the weekend. They could have said «sorry» like others did (Won’ say names, but it rhymes with Smorts Smasement), but instead they gave us the royal treatment. Definitely recommend this place.

Jay is so nice! Came here looking for information on kayaks. I got my beautiful blue kayak and with a decent discount, although they could not match REI’s sale. But they had the blue color I wanted so it was all good. They drove the kayaks in that same night, it was raining early June, and Jay helped load the kayak on my suv. He taught me how to tie the straps and what not and recommended I use another tie down method. I’m not too keen about the other team’s customer service, but Jay is really passionate and helpful about kayaking and other outdoor sports. I think I’ll be back to get advice and rent snow gear.
Oh and their doggie is sooooo cute and loving :)

Since the freakin WHOLE Bay Area decided to go to Tahoe this past weekend for President’s Day, the ski gear at Sports Basement was all rented out by the time I got there on a Weds!!! I was def bummed because boo its only $ 15 a day or $ 25 for a weekend! They don’t charge you for pick up or drop off.
The pros and cons with Outback Adventures.
Pros:
1. They have a CUTE dog that chills at the store! Definitely pet him, he has soft fur. Lol
2. Their price was pretty good. It is pricer than Sports Basement (although WAY cheaper than REI or Any Mtn) UNLESS you do multiple days then Outback becomes comparable to SB, HOLLA! I need to save me some money!
3. The staff was really nice and knowledgable. I made my reservations over the phone and they were definitely über friendly which is a plus because who wants to deal with a b**chy clerk?!
4. Their gear was good too! If you get past the pain of putting your foot into their boot AND actually strap in, it then transforms to become one of the most comfy-​est boots EVER. Man, its hard to imagine because as you’re shoving your foot in, you feel like you’re about to break an ankle!!!
5. They also do not charge on day of pick up or drop off. Again woo! more money in my pocket!
Cons: (None really)
1. The store is small and there is limited staff. This did not bother me as I was going there during a busy weekend. Again, the WHOLE Bay Area was over at Sports Basement. I can wait behind five ppl.
2. They made alot of minor mistakes (could be because it was sooo busy and there was alot of foot traffic) but they kept apologizing and when it came to my turn, for my «inconvenience» they decided to give me 20% off the poles I was inquiring about. New poles here I come! YAY!
3. They need a deposit for their rentals. They prefer a credit card. Because it then just becomes a «hold» rather than a a «purchase and a return» (when you return the gear). Boo, well with the badass economy I decided to do myself a favor and close my credit cards, so my only option was (a) pay via debit credit card or (b) pay via cash. So I just paid $ 360 in cash because it would be faster return of my money versus having them refund my money on my card.
As a pleased consumer I will be coming back! =D

Cheaper than Any Mountain or any other place to rent a snowboard! Best way to get your gear ahead of time so you don’t have to hassle with waiting in line at the resorts. I am a fan of rentals for those who just want to get their feet wet in outdoor activities. They have a whole bunch of other rentals for the novice adventurer. Very helpful friendly service. Also very accommodating when I needed to extend my board rental for an additional day. Great company!

Last year, I rented skis here and ended paying extra to fix n fit the skis.
Today, I just paid for the rentals to be picked up tomorrow and realized I paid more for the kids than the resort charges. Just hoping I won’t have to fix the equipments. Need to find another place to rent.

I love this place! It has that friendly, family owned feeling and has awesome prices. $ 35 for skis for 2 days and that includes an extra day for pick up and drop off; 4 days total. They also have full snowboard/​ski repair and tuneup services. The staff has always been really helpful and knowledgeable. I’ve been in there twice this season and will be back in a few weeks.
As a matter of fact, I used to drive to their old location in Saratoga all the way from Fremont! Yep, they’re that good.
It’s just a few doors down from the Starbucks in the Home Depot shopping center.

Finally, a cheap place to rent skis and snowboards in Fremont! I used to have to go to San Jose or Dublin but was sooo glad when I found Outdoor Adventures in Fremont.
It opened up last week right next to the Pita store and still doesn’t have a sign up yet but I went today to rent a snowboard for my sister and it was already really busy. There isn’t much in the store yet as they just opened but the service is friendly and very helpful (they know their stuff). I’d recommend making reservations– we were lucky to get boards and boots for a same day pickup: it seems they’re popular.
$ 35: 2 day ski package
$ 45: 2 day snowboard package
I’m sold, and excited to see what else they have to offer in the future.