Gear Rental

Want to plan your own outdoor adventure, but 诲辞苍鈥檛 know where to start? Take advantage of Campus Recreation's Gear Rental program, which offers the equipment needed for an adventure to 快活视频students, faculty/staff, and alumni/household members. 

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Rental Guidelines

  • Select your equipment from the Gear Rental List. 
  • Complete a Rental Request form. Rental Requests must be submitted at least 3 days before the desired pick-up date. All rental pick-ups and returns must be made during designated Gear Rental hours. 
  • Outdoor Adventures will email to confirm your rental request, rental period, as well as go over your rental invoice and sizing information. 
  • An invoice will be emailed to your 快活视频email address. Please pay for your rental via online through the invoice or at the Membership & Guest Services desk in Burdick Hall. All payments must be completed before pick-up. 
  • After paying for your rental, you may arrive at the Outdoor Adventure Center during designated Gear Rental hours on your requested pick-up day. 
  • Grab your gear and adventure away! 
  • Our staff will send you a courtesy email before or on your return date with a reminder and instructions for how to return your gear. 
  • All Gear Rental payments must be made online through the invoice sent to your 快活视频email or in person at the Membership & Guest Services Desk in Burdick Hall. Payments must be made prior to pick-up. 
  • All Gear Rental users must present their OneCard at time of pick up. 
  • All Gear Rental users must complete a Rental Agreement at the time of pick up. 
  • Only Campus Recreation members may rent gear. Sponsored guests may not rent equipment from the Gear Rental program. 
  • Gear Rental users may rent up to two pieces of equipment of its type. The Gear Rental user is responsible for all equipment under their rental and/or name. 
  • All equipment is rented in 'as is' condition. All Gear Rental users are subject to late, damage, maintenance, and/or replacement fees as determined by Campus Recreation Professional Staff. Any additional fees that the user incurs will be billed to the user's Bursar account. 
  • Additional Fees: 
    • All returned equipment will be inspected by Gear Rental staff upon return. Gear Rental staff will note any damages to the Coordinator- Outdoor Programs. 
    • The renter will be emailed within two (2) business days of their rental return indicating any equipment damages and their associated fees. 
    • Damage fees will be determined depending on the severity of the damage and the materials needed to repair the damages. 
    • Outdoor Adventures reserves the right to determine a damage as 鈥榠rreparable鈥� and the renter will need to pay a replacement fee. 
    • Standard Fees are as Follows: 
      • Cleaning or Drying Fee: $20 
      • Maintenance Labor Fee: $15 
      • Maintenance Material Fee (small part replacement): At cost 
      • Lost or Total Replacement: At cost + 10% 
  • Late Fees: 
    • Renters may not extend their equipment rental period after the initial equipment check-out.  
    • Renters will be emailed with a reminder on the date that their equipment is due back.  If the renter does not return their equipment by Gear Rental closing time on the due date, they are subject to late fees.  
    • Late fees will be charged per day late and per item. Late fees vary and are dependent upon the type of equipment.  
    • Renters have 14 days to return equipment past its due date. After 14 days, renters will be charged a replacement fee (full item cost + 10%), in addition to the per diem late fees.  
  • Please contact Outdoor Adventures with any questions, comments, or concerns at .  

Semester Passes

Rent more, so you can save more! Take advantage of our semester passes to make the most of your experience. Semester passes are available to all Campus Recreation members for unlimited rentals.

  • Campus Recreation members may use as many free 4-Day rentals as they like when they purchase this pass. 
  • Fees: 
    • Students: $50.00 
    • Faculty/ Staff: $65.00 
    • Alumni/ Household: $75.00 

Outdoor Gear and Rental Pricing

  • Camp Stove (2- Burner Stove) 
    • Student: 
      • 24 Hours: $1.00 
      • Additional Day: $0.50 
    • Faculty/ Staff: 
      • 24 Hours: $1.25 
      • Additional Day: $0.63 
    • Alumni/ Household: 
      • 24 Hours: $1.50 
      • Additional Day: $0.75 
  • Backpacking Stoves: 
    • Student: 
      • 24 Hours: $1.00 
      • Additional Day: $0.50 
    • Faculty/ Staff: 
      • 24 Hours: $1.25 
      • Additional Day: $0.63 
    • Alumni/ Household: 
      • 24 Hours: $1.50 
      • Additional Day: $0.75 
  • Water Dromedary Bags (2L, 6L, 10L) 
    • Student: 
      • 24 Hours: $1.00 
      • Additional Day: $0.50 
    • Faculty/ Staff: 
      • 24 Hours: $1.25 
      • Additional Day: $0.63 
    • Alumni/ Household: 
      • 24 Hours: $1.50 
      • Additional Day: $0.75 
  • Pot Set (small and large) 
    • Student: 
      • 24 Hours: $1.50 
      • Additional Day: $0.75 
    • Faculty/ Staff: 
      • 24 Hours: $1.88 
      • Additional Day: $0.94 
    • Alumni/ Household: 
      • 24 Hours: $2.25 
      • Additional Day: $1.13 
  • Utensil Set (Cooking and Eating) 
    • Student: 
      • 24 Hours: $1.00 
      • Additional Day: $0.50 
    • Faculty/ Staff: 
      • 24 Hours: $1.25 
      • Additional Day: $0.63 
    • Alumni/ Household: 
      • 24 Hours: $1.50 
      • Additional Day: $0.75 
  • Backpacking Backpack (65L or 70L) 
    • Student: 
      • 24 Hours: $2.00 
      • Additional Day: $1.00 
    • Faculty/ Staff: 
      • 24 Hours: $2.50 
      • Additional Day: $1.25 
    • Alumni/ Household: 
      • 24 Hours: $3.00 
      • Additional Day: $1.50 
  • Day Hiking Backpack (24L) 
    • Student: 
      • 24 Hours: $2.00 
      • Additional Day: $1.00 
    • Faculty/ Staff: 
      • 24 Hours: $2.50 
      • Additional Day: $1.25 
    • Alumni/ Household: 
      • 24 Hours: $3.00 
      • Additional Day: $1.50 
  • Headlamp: 
    • Student: 
      • 24 Hours: $1.00 
      • Additional Day: $0.50 
    • Faculty/ Staff: 
      • 24 Hours: $1.25 
      • Additional Day: $0.63 
    • Alumni/ Household: 
      • 24 Hours: $1.50 
      • Additional Day: $0.75 
  • Trekking Poles: 
    • Student: 
      • 24 Hours: $1.00 
      • Additional Day: $0.50 
    • Faculty/ Staff: 
      • 24 Hours: $1.25 
      • Additional Day: $0.63 
    • Alumni/ Household: 
      • 24 Hours: $1.50 
      • Additional Day: $0.75
  • All 鈥淪afety鈥� items for all membership types are free. 
    • Bear Resistant Canister 
    • Food Bag Rope 
    • Compass 
    • Maps/ Guidebooks 
    • U-Dig-It (Shovel) 
  • Sleeping Bag (-15掳, 0掳, 20掳, 45掳) 
    • Student: 
      • 24 Hours: $1.50 
      • Additional Day: $0.75 
    • Faculty/ Staff: 
      • 24 Hours: $1.88 
      • Additional Day: $0.94 
    • Alumni/ Household: 
      • 24 Hours: $2.25 
      • Additional Day: $1.13 
  • Camp Chair 
    • Student: 
      • 24 Hours: $1.00 
      • Additional Day: $0.50 
    • Faculty/ Staff: 
      • 24 Hours: $1.25 
      • Additional Day: $0.63 
    • Alumni/ Household: 
      • 24 Hours: $1.50 
      • Additional Day: $0.75 
  • Hammock with Straps 
    • Student: 
      • 24 Hours: $1.00 
      • Additional Day: $0.50 
    • Faculty/ Staff: 
      • 24 Hours: $1.25 
      • Additional Day: $0.63 
    • Alumni/ Household: 
      • 24 Hours: $1.50 
      • Additional Day: $0.75 
  • Sleeping Pad  
    • Student: 
      • 24 Hours: $1.00 
      • Additional Day: $0.50 
    • Faculty/ Staff: 
      • 24 Hours: $1.25 
      • Additional Day: $0.63 
    • Alumni/ Household: 
      • 24 Hours: $1.50 
      • Additional Day: $0.75 
  • Outdoor Mat (Sand Free Mat) 
    • Student: 
      • 24 Hours: $1.00 
      • Additional Day: $0.50 
    • Faculty/ Staff: 
      • 24 Hours: $1.25 
      • Additional Day: $0.63 
    • Alumni/ Household: 
      • 24 Hours: $1.50 
      • Additional Day: $0.75 
  • 2-Person Tent: 
    • Student: 
      • 24 Hours: $2.00 
      • Additional Day: $1.00 
    • Faculty/ Staff: 
      • 24 Hours: $2.50 
      • Additional Day: $1.25 
    • Alumni/ Household: 
      • 24 Hours: $3.00 
      • Additional Day: $1.50 
  • 3-Person Tent: 
    • Student: 
      • 24 Hours: $3.00 
      • Additional Day: $1.50 
    • Faculty/ Staff: 
      • 24 Hours: $3.75 
      • Additional Day: $1.88 
    • Alumni/ Household: 
      • 24 Hours: $4.50 
      • Additional Day: $2.25 
  • 4-Person Tent: 
    • Student: 
      • 24 Hours: $4.00 
      • Additional Day: $2.00 
    • Faculty/ Staff: 
      • 24 Hours: $5.00 
      • Additional Day: $2.50 
    • Alumni/ Household: 
      • 24 Hours: $6.00 
      • Additional Day: $3.00 
  • Shelter Tarp: 
    • Student: 
      • 24 Hours: $1.00 
      • Additional Day: $0.50 
    • Faculty/ Staff: 
      • 24 Hours: $1.25 
      • Additional Day: $0.63 
    • Alumni/ Household: 
      • 24 Hours: $1.50 
      • Additional Day: $0.75
  • Snowboard- includes boots, bag, helmet and snowboard 
    • Student: 
      • 24 Hours: $5.00 
      • Additional Day: $2.50 
    • Faculty/ Staff: 
      • 24 Hours: $6.25 
      • Additional Day: $3.13 
    • Alumni/ Household: 
      • 24 Hours: $7.50 
      • Additional Day: $3.75 
  • Stand Up Paddleboard- Includes paddleboard, paddle, SUP leash, pump and lifejacket 
    • Student: 
      • 24 Hours: $7.50 
      • Additional Day: $3.75 
    • Faculty/ Staff: 
      • 24 Hours: $9.38 
      • Additional Day: $4.69 
    • Alumni/ Household: 
      • 24 Hours: $11.25 
      • Additional Day: $5.63 

Submit a request to rent outdoor and camping equipment.