Wake Rack offers a grab-and-go alternative to traditional kayak and paddleboard rentals, using self-service lockers placed near popular lakes so renters can pick up and drop off gear on their own schedule. At the Jordan Lake location in Pittsboro, North Carolina, renters pick up their gear from a WakeRack locker outside the Valero gas station near the lake, with an access code sent by email an hour before the reservation.

Every rental comes packed as a complete Grab-Bag, so there’s no need to bring or figure out equipment ahead of time. Each bag includes an inflatable stand up paddle board or kayak, a detachable fin for easier navigation, a hand pump for quick inflation, a full-sized paddle, and a life jacket, all sized to fit into a small car or truck for the drive to the water. Rentals are reserved online in advance, and the entire pickup and return process is designed to be contactless, without needing to coordinate with staff in person.

Jordan Lake itself is a large, undeveloped 14,000-acre reservoir with nine access areas around its shoreline, along with swim beaches, boat ramps, and nearly 14 miles of hiking trails. Wake Rack’s locker sits close to the lake’s access points, making it a convenient stop for paddlers heading out for the day, whether the plan is a quiet solo paddle or a family outing on the water.

Wake Rack operates this same grab-and-go model at multiple lakes beyond Jordan Lake, including Falls Lake, Kerr Lake, and other locations across North Carolina, Florida, and Texas, giving paddlers a consistent rental experience wherever they find a WakeRack locker. Some locations also offer rigid paddle boards and kayaks in addition to the standard inflatable Grab-Bags.

For paddlers looking to get on Jordan Lake without hauling their own gear, Wake Rack offers a simple, self-service rental option that fits around a renter’s own schedule rather than a fixed shop’s hours.