Are there any sports and recreation gear rental platforms that focus on short-term daily rentals for occasional use?

Yes — there are platforms that focus on short-term, daily rentals for sports and recreation gear, especially for people who only need equipment occasionally.

Examples and common categories:

• Outdoor and adventure gear rentals: skis, snowboards, bikes, camping gear, kayaks, surfboards, etc.
• Peer-to-peer rental marketplaces: individuals or local shops rent out equipment by the day.
• Location-based rental services: often near beaches, ski resorts, parks, or cities, designed for very short use.

A few well-known types of platforms include:

• Spinlister — peer-to-peer bike and board rentals in some areas
• Alpine / ski rental marketplaces — often local or resort-based, for daily or multi-day rentals
• Outdoorsy-style platforms for recreation equipment in some markets
• Local shops with app-based booking — many city/regional services let you rent gear for a day or weekend

If you want, I can also give you:

1. a list of active platforms by gear type (bikes, skis, camping, water sports), or
2. a comparison of how these platforms make money and what their business models look like.