Smart lockers loaded with surfboards, paddle boards, kayaks, and more — right where you recreate. Download the app, pick your gear, and the locker opens from your phone.
No reservations. No hauling gear. No hassle. Just scan, grab, and go.
Create your account in 30 seconds. Browse gear at your nearest locker.
Surfboards, paddle boards, kayaks, snorkels, sports gear, floats — choose what sounds fun.
Smart lock unlocks from your phone. Grab your gear and hit the water. Return when you're done.
3 locations live at Camp Lejeune, NC — 200+ coming to bases and beaches nationwide.
Surfboards, paddle boards, body boards + V2 small gear locker
V2 small gear locker — sports equipment, floats, games
📍 View on Google MapsExpanding to military bases and beaches nationwide through 2027
Top-quality equipment maintained to the highest standards. Always.
Custom-built HDPE marine plastic lockers with smart locks, solar power, and IoT connectivity.
Every locker runs on solar power with a custom smart controller. No external power needed. Smart locks open from the app — no keys, no codes, no staff required.
Built from HDPE marine-grade plastic and stainless steel hardware — UV resistant, weatherproof, and engineered to handle saltwater environments year-round.
Join experienced locals on the water. Equipment included — just show up.
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Sunrise and sunset yoga on paddle boards. All skill levels. Equipment included. Led by experienced guides.
Coming Soon
Learn the basics at Onslow Beach with experienced local surfers. Board included. No experience needed.
Coming Soon
Join local anglers on a group kayak fishing trip. Kayak, paddle, and basic tackle from the locker.
DailyAdventureBox was founded by Shay Putnam, a U.S. Marine Captain, with a simple idea: make outdoor adventure gear accessible to everyone — no hauling, no reservations, no hassle.
What started as a single locker at Pensacola Beach has grown into a smart locker platform expanding across military bases and beaches nationwide.
The First Launch — First DAB locker deployed at Pensacola Beach, FL
Rebuild — Complete system redesign: new app, new lockers, new platform
Camp Lejeune — MCCS contract signed. Base credentialing and site prep underway.
Expansion — 8 Camp Lejeune locations, Fund Adventure portal, national base expansion plan
National Rollout — USMC installations nationwide via MCCS master contract. 200+ target locations.
We're looking for locations to host lockers and brands to feature inside them.
Hotels, resorts, beaches, parks, military bases — if people recreate there, DAB belongs there. We supply the locker, equipment, and maintenance. You provide the space.
Learn MoreGet your gear in front of adventurers. Feature your products inside DAB lockers or advertise on locker panels at high-traffic locations.
Get in TouchKnow a beach, hotel, resort, park, campsite, or recreation area that needs a DAB locker? We cover all costs — equipment, installation, and maintenance. Two ways to get involved:
Military-founded. Engineers nationwide. Investors with skin in the Gulf Coast. Partners shipping the gear.
Marine Captain. I built DAB because Marines and families were missing out on the beach right outside their barracks — gear-rental options were broken. DAB lockers are open 24/7, unlocked from your phone, stocked with BOTE boards, Shibumi shades, and games.
First units live at Camp Lejeune in March 2026. MCCS contract scaffolds the path to every USMC installation and beyond.
Engineering lead on the DAB app and rental platform. Drives technical architecture — auth, payments, IoT, scaling.
Owns the locker hardware stack. Retired Senior Google Developer. Field-installed every unit himself.
Strategic advisor and early shareholder. Shaping DAB's go-to-market and franchise expansion.
Owner of Teknika, DAB's app development partner. Leads the team building the app, backend, and IoT firmware.
160+ patents over 50 years. Founded QMotion Advanced Shading Systems and Current Products Corp.
Pensacola entrepreneur, County Commissioner (District 4). Built and sold an emergency restoration firm.
Early backer of DAB. Long-term believer in veteran-led businesses and the military rec-services market.
Pensacola Beach hospitality executive. Operates Margaritaville, Hilton, Marriott, and Holiday Inn properties.
Premier American SUP and outdoor lifestyle brand. Supplies the boards, Hangouts, paddle gear, and shades in our lockers. Manufacturer-direct relationship.
Software development and AI solutions firm. Builds and maintains the DAB app, backend, and IoT firmware. 30+ engineers across the U.S. and Europe.
Northwest Florida's leading tech incubator. Steve Millaway is a long-term DAB mentor and prototype-stage backer.
Browse gear, pick your rental, and unlock your locker — all from your phone.
Tell us about your brand and what you're after — advertising on our lockers, featuring products inside, or both. We'll respond within 48 hours.