University of Dayton Outdoor Adventure Club

Frequently Asked Questions (and other questions)

What is the OAC?
The OAC is the the University of Dayton Outdoor Adventure Club. We are a student run orginization with 200+ members.

Who founded the OAC?
Steve Mannhard and Alex Cook founded the OAC in August 2004.

What kind of activities does the OAC do?
We do anything realted to the outdoors such as skydiving, backpacking, rock-climbing, white-water rafting, camping, and caving.

Is the OAC part of any other group?
Yes, we are a part of IOCA

What are the objectives of the OAC?
-To provide UD students with out of the ordinary experiences
-To enjoy the environment while conserving it
-To promote team building and leadership
-To meet new people
-To provide members a sense of accomplishment by providing unique and challenging activities as an alternative to the typical weekend scene
-To teach students skills needed for the outdoor acvities

How do I join the OAC?
Please send an email to udoac@notes.udayton.edu saying that you would like to join. We will add you to our contact and distrobution lists. You will recieve future emails from us. (Don't worry, we don't send tons of mail)

Are there any fees to be a part of OAC?
As of now, there are no fees to be a member. We try to keep our trips inexpensive. The fees for each trip go to gas, food, and permits. Below is a general idea of what a trip could cost.
Day trip- $5-$15
Weekend trip- $20-$40
4 day trip- $40-$60
Skydiving- $150-$190
Full week/far distance trip- $100-$300

Do I need to have my own gear to go on your trips?
No, but it is strongly reccomended. We have some extra gear inlcuding: tents, sleeping bags and pads, and backpacks that you may borrow.

What kind of gear do I need?
It depends on the kind of trip we are going on; these are general items to have: tent, sleeping bag, sleeping pad, backpack, hiking boots, and nalgenes.

Tent- A lightweight backpacking tent is best. Tents rated for 2-3 people are optimal. Larger tents are much heavier and not fun to carry around.
Sleeping bag- A mummy bag rated to 20 degrees or so should be fine.
Sleeping pad- You can get a cheap foam one for $5-$10 or a thermalite for $70+. The cheap ones work just fine, but they are a bit more bulky and not as soft.
Backpack- If you are going to get a backpack, look for a nicer one. Cheap backpacks are not reccomended; you will not fit into it as well and will be much more tired. A 3-4 day pack should be fine for most of our trips. You can get a decent pack for around $150. Kelty and Osprey make good packs.
Hiking Boots- Sturdy boots are much better than tennis shoes for hiking. Not only do they provide better support, they are easier to walk in for long periods of time and are usually weather resistant.
Nalgene- Water is absolutely necessary for hiking. It's much better to have a bit too much water than to be dehydrated. Dehydration will sap your strength very quickly. I reccomend carrying at least two 32 oz bottles of water.

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