Fulfill your New Year's resolution of getting more active with City Weekend's Top 5 things to rent. The outdoorsy theme in all these pickings has the sole purpose of getting you out and about enjoying the summer sunshine. Do something different by heading out into the great outdoors. It's easier and cheaper than you might think. City Weekend has all the details.

1.Boats
Shanghai's watery bits can be easily navigated by boat. Whether you want to view the city at high-speed or rather at a more sedate speed, there's a boat out there to fit your requirements. For a romantic jaunt, hire out a paddle-boat at Zhongshan park for ?0, or rent out a pleasure boat for a booze cruise. Head down to the Huangpu to find a boat that suits. Be warned - cruises can cost around ?,000 per hour. Tally ho!

2.Bikes
Your legs will get a good work out as you join the zillion other people that bike around the city. If you're feeling really adventurous, venture out of the mayhem that is Shanghai or go into the countryside for a smoother ride. You can rent out Spirit bikes for ?50 a day at the Shanghai Bike Club. Rm 406, 59, Lane 710 Dingxi Lu. Tel 3226 0000

3.Tents
Leave your comfortable, air-conditioned hub and enter into the great unknown. The Challenge Camping Club offers small tents that can accommodate 1 or 2 people for ?0 per day. Big tents that can fit around 4 or more people cost ?0 per day.
Rm 350, 3/F, 360 Meiyuan Lu.
Call David Sun to book: 5101 7774

4.Sports field
Play the field this summer by renting out a soccer pitch - it's not as expensive as you think! On weekends, the cost of hiring out Shanghai Stadium's small field (5 on 5) is ?00 per hour or ?000 for 3 hours. The large field (7 on 7) costs ?60 per hour in the morning and ?30 per hour in the afternoon (12-6pm). At night (after 6pm), you can play under the stadium's lights for ?00 per hour. For a friendly weekday match, the cost of the small field remains the same while the large field is ?60 per hour in the morning and the afternoon and ?00 per hour in the evening. Make your reservations one week in advance. Shanghai Stadium, 1111 Caoxi Bei Lu (at the subway stop) Tel 6426 6666

5. Bouncy Castles
Give the kids (and adults) a royal treat this summer by hiring out a bouncy castle! Providing hours of entertainment for your summertime picnic or party, it'll keep the youngsters busy while allowing parents the chance to chill out with an ice cold drink. The Shanghai Centre Playroom has 2 up for hire. Rent the old one for ?00 a day, while the newer model costs ?,200 a day.
1376 Nanjing Rd (W)
Tel: 6279 888