Taiwan Gear Rental - a branch of Barking Deer Adventures.

Whether you are hiking, trekking, or just backpacking around Taiwan there may be some gear you need - but don't want to buy while here. Equipment is delivered anywhere in Taiwan. April '10: Site being revised. Please excuse possible errors below.

Rental Items:

Backpacks:
R13. Rental NT$900, Deposit $7000. Excellent quality Vaude ACCEPT 65+10 Or similar.
R12
. Rental NT$300, Deposit $2500. Rhino Rukai. 76L Good support, straps and pockets. Additional raincover (not built in).
R14. Rental NT$250, Deposit $1300 Rhino Sherpa 36L Good support and back ventilation.

Sleeping bags:
R16. Rental NT$450, Deposit $4000. Goose down 930g. Suitable for all seasons at altitude.
R17. Rental NT$250, Deposit $2000. Standard quality for non-winter use.

Sleeping bag liners:
R19. Rental NT$200, Deposit $2000.Warmth-adding Microfleece liner Sea to Summit
R20. Rental NT$100, Deposit $650. Standard good Microfleece liner.

Sleeping mats:
R22. Rental NT$, Deposit $1700. Therm-a-rest foam mattress. Very comfortable and convenient.
R23. Rental NT$30, Deposit $290. Standard foam/silver covering. Various sizes.
Also inflatable, 3/4 size self-inflating mattress.

Tents:
R25. Rental NT$1400, Deposit $7800. Marmot 2-person Earlylite or Twilight.
R26. Rental NT$1600, Deposit $8500. Marmot 3-person Limelight.
R27. Rental NT$350, Deposit $3400. Standard light-weight 2-person Rhino U2.
Other tents available - inquire.

Warm Clothing:
We have various fleece and down jackets, caps, ski masks, and gloves available. Contact us directly for details.

Gaiters:
R30. Rental NT$350, Deposit $2,200.Lowe Alpine alpine gaitors
R31. Rental NT$60, Deposit $350. General Rhino.

Crampons:
R34. Rental NT$950, Deposit $4000. Italian-made Ice Trek 12-point.
R35. Rental NT$400, Deposit $1300. Korean 6-point.

Hiking/trekking poles:
R37. Rental NT$200, Deposit $900 Italian-made Masters. Professional.
R38. Rental NT$150, Deposit $600. Standard (773) Rhino brand.
R39. Rental NT$100, Deposit $300. 'Sherpa' S783 style with wide wrist strap.

Ice axes:
R41. Rental NT$550, Deposit $3100. Trango 65cm Himalayan axe.
R42. Rental NT$250, Deposit $1200. Standard axe.

Cooking stoves:
R44. Rental NT$150, Deposit $500.Standard Primus stove. Solid and reliable.
R45. Rental NT$200, Deposit $600. Small light folding spider gas stove. Comes in box 55mm x 100mm.
R46. Rental NT$450, Deposit $4900. MSR Simmerlite multi-fuel stove, with fuel bottle. Experience using it required.

Cooking pot sets:
R48. Rental NT$150, Deposit $900. 2-person set (2 pots, 2 bowls/lids) see K2.
R49. Rental NT$250, Deposit $1300. 4-person set (includes bows, small kettle, serving spoons etc). See K4
Also, egg boxes, and mugs available.

Eating sets:
R50. Rental NT$30, Deposit $100. 1 metal bowl with folding handle, 1 spoon. Practical choice for most drinks and meals.

Water bottles:
R54. Rental NT$45, Deposit $460. Nalgene wide mouth 1.5L
R55. Rental NT$40, Deposit $420. Nalgene Wide Mouth 1L
R56. Rental NT$250, Deposit $1900. MSR dromedary 8L and 10L bladder. Tough abrasion-proof.

Headlamps:
R58. Rental NT$200, Deposit $1500. Petzl Tikka Plus.
R59. Rental NT$50, Deposit $300. Standard headlight.

GPS unit:
R61. Rental NT$400, Deposit $12500. Garmin 60csx loaded with updated Taiwan topographical maps.

Kayaks:
R64.
Rental NT$1900, Deposit $14500. 10' sit-in Encore Islander. Good balance of speed and stability. Not deliverable - must be collected. Includes life jackets, paddle and (mediocre) skirt.
Also 1 folding sit-on-top kayak available.


Walkie-talkies (2-way radio):
R66. Rental NT$150, Deposit $3000 each unit. Standard pocket-sized.

Waterfilter:
R68. Rental NT$450, Deposit $5000. MSR microfilter.

Rain gear:

R70. Rental NT$250, Deposit $1800. Jacket and Pants. Lightweight, wind resistant, waterproof, breathable. Professional design with seams sealed, pockets and zippered underarm ventilation. Standard large size.


Binoculars:
R72. Rental NT$950, Deposit 13,000. Very well reviewed Nikon Monarch 8x42 and 10x42.


Knife:
R73. Rental NT50, Deposit 200. Simple Swiss army style.

Compass:
R75. Rental NT50, Deposit 200. Standard hiking style.

Other Items: Inquire directly.
Altimeter, stuff sacks, climbing helmets, satellite phone.

Field guides:
See the selection at www.BooksFromTaiwan.com We have many of these titles to lend.


Sale Items:

Water purification tablets:
S14. NT$ 50 for 8 chlorine tablets (treats 8 litres).

Freeze-dried food:
S15. NT$340 per meal. We have a variety of 2-person meals from Mountain House and Backpacker's Pantry. Email for the latest meals available, or check this Google document.

Energy bars:
S16. We usually have in stock a range of sugary delights from Larabar, Clifbar, GU, and Powerbar. Email for latest availability.

Fuel:
S17. NT$150. Primus 4 season mix (Propane/Isobutane/Butane) with screw top connection (standard in Taiwan). 230g, canister.
S18. NT$100. Homemaker brand gas 230g canister.
S19. NT$240. Primus 4 season mix. 450g canister.
S20. NT$180 Kovea brand 450g canister.

Basic First Aid Kit:
S23. NT$300. Pack of 52 mixed type 3M bandages, roll of 3M Micropore surgical tape, 16x200mg ibuprofen tablets, 16x200mg paracetamol tablets, iodine, gauze etc.

Maps:
See the selection at Books from Taiwan.