# Your First Activity (/docs/getting-started/your-first-activity)
Now that you understand [how activities and equipment work together](/docs/getting-started/activities-and-equipment), let's create your first bookable activity. This walkthrough covers the essentials — you can always fine-tune settings later.
Step 1: Create the Activity [#step-1-create-the-activity]
1. Click **Activities** in the top navigation
2. Click the **Create Activity** button
3. In the creation modal, fill in:
* **Name** — what customers see (e.g., "2-Hour Kayak Rental", "Sunset Sailing Tour")
* **Type** — choose one:
* **Equipment Rental** — for standard rentals with predefined duration options
* **Tour** — for guided experiences at fixed times
* **Dynamic Duration Equipment Rental** — for flexible-length rentals with hourly pricing
* **Description** — a detailed description for your checkout page
* **Guest Limit** — maximum guests per time slot (set to 0 for unlimited)
* **Guest Minimum** — minimum guests required to run
Activity type cannot be changed after creation. If you're unsure, review the [activity types comparison](/docs/getting-started/activities-and-equipment#activity-types) before proceeding.
4. Click **Create Activity** to save
You'll be taken to the activity settings page, which has multiple tabs along the side for configuring every aspect of your activity.
Step 2: Set Up Scheduling [#step-2-set-up-scheduling]
Click the **Scheduling** tab in the activity settings.
**Choose your date mode:**
* **Year Round** — available every day (use blackout dates for exceptions)
* **Date Range** — available between specific start and end dates
* **Repeating Days** — available on selected days of the week (e.g., weekends only)
* **Specific Dates** — available only on individually picked dates
**Choose your time mode:**
* **Time Slots** — generated at regular intervals (e.g., every hour from 9 AM to 5 PM)
* **Specific Times** — individually listed start times (e.g., 9:00 AM, 1:00 PM)
For most rental businesses, **Year Round** + **Time Slots** is the simplest starting point.
Click **Save Changes** when done.
Step 3: Configure Duration & Pricing [#step-3-configure-duration--pricing]
Click the **Pricing** tab.
For Equipment Rentals [#for-equipment-rentals]
Add one or more **duration options**, each with its own price:
| Duration | Price | Buffer |
| -------- | ----- | ------ |
| 1 Hour | $30 | 15 min |
| 2 Hours | $50 | 15 min |
| Half Day | $80 | 30 min |
The **buffer** is turnaround time between bookings — time for equipment return, inspection, and prep for the next customer.
For Tours [#for-tours]
Set a single **duration** and choose your pricing model:
* **Per Person** — $45/person for a 2-hour tour
* **Per Booking** — $200 flat rate for a private charter
For Dynamic Duration Rentals [#for-dynamic-duration-rentals]
Click the **Dynamic Duration** tab and configure:
* **Hourly rate** — e.g., $75/hr
* **Minimum hours** — e.g., 2 hours
* **Maximum hours** — e.g., 8 hours
* **Increment** — e.g., 60 minutes (customers choose in 1-hour blocks)
Click **Save Changes** when done.
Step 4: Set Capacity [#step-4-set-capacity]
Click the **Manifest** tab:
* **Guest Limit** — maximum guests per time slot
* **Guest Minimum** — minimum guests required (set to 0 or 1 if no minimum)
* **Age Restriction** — minimum age for participants (optional)
* **Demographics** — optionally break down by category (Adult, Child, Senior) for per-person pricing tiers
For equipment rentals, capacity is often determined by your equipment quantity and capacity settings rather than a manual guest limit.
Click **Save Changes** when done.
Step 5: Add Equipment (If Applicable) [#step-5-add-equipment-if-applicable]
If your activity involves physical items, you'll need to create equipment first, then assign it.
Create your equipment [#create-your-equipment]
1. Go to **Resources** > **Equipment** in the top navigation
2. Click **Create Equipment**
3. Fill in the details:
* **Name** — e.g., "Single Kayak", "Mountain Bike"
* **Quantity** — how many identical units you have
* **Capacity** — max guests per unit (e.g., 2 for a tandem kayak)
* **Default Occupancy** — guests each unit inherently carries (e.g., 1 for a jet ski)
4. Under **Activity Assignments**, select the activity you just created and set the quantity to allocate
Configure equipment behavior on the activity [#configure-equipment-behavior-on-the-activity]
1. Go back to your activity settings (click **Activities** in the nav, then click your activity)
2. On the **General** tab, under Equipment Settings, configure:
* **Equipment Type Limit** — how many different equipment types a customer can select per booking
* **Allow Equipment Mixing** — whether different equipment types can be combined in one booking
Remember: if different equipment items need different rules, they should be separate activities. See [Activities & Equipment](/docs/getting-started/activities-and-equipment) for guidance.
Step 6: Add Media [#step-6-add-media]
Click the **Media** tab and upload photos or videos that showcase your activity. The first image becomes the main display image on your checkout page. Drag to reorder.
Step 7: Publish [#step-7-publish]
Once you're satisfied with the configuration:
1. Go to the activity's **General** tab
2. Toggle **Published** to on
3. The activity is now visible on your checkout page
Don't worry about getting everything perfect — you can adjust settings at any time. Existing bookings won't be affected by changes to scheduling or pricing.
What's Next [#whats-next]
Your activity is live, but customers need a way to find and book it. Let's set up your checkout page.
For the full reference on all activity configuration options: