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University Recreation
A row of colorful kayaks, including red, blue, green, orange, yellow, and multicolored designs, neatly stored upright in a rack. Some kayaks feature brand names like "Dagger" and "Jackson," with black life jackets hanging beside them. The indoor setting suggests an equipment storage area for outdoor recreation.

Gear Rental

We have the gear you need to get outside and create your own adventure – paddleboards, kayaks, sleeping bags, backpacks and much more.

Gear Rental

To rent or reserve equipment, contact us. The Rental Center is located upstairs off of the track at the Student Recreation Center. A small parking lot/loading area is across the street from the softball stadium parking lot on Peter Bryce Boulevard.

  • Members are current members of the Student Recreation Center.
  • All boat rentals are rented as a package: boat, PFD(s), paddles(s), pads, and straps. 
  • Late equipment returns will be charged:
    • 1-7 days past due: daily rental fee plus $5/day/item 
    • 8-14 days past due: daily rental fee plus $10/day/item 
    • 15 Days past due: full replacement fee will be charged per item 
  • Refunds will not be given for inclement weather, canceled trips, or early returns. 
  • The individual listed on the Rental Agreement form is responsible for damages and/or late fees incurred during rental periods for all gear listed on the Rental Agreement form.
  • The equipment pricing is listed at the price per day/price per weekend (Friday – Monday).

Sleeping Bags

  • 0 Degree Bag – $10/$20 
  • 15/20/30 Degree Bag – $8/$16 
  • Fleece Liner – $5/$10 
  • Sleeping Pad – $5/$10 

Tents

  • Two-Person – $8/$16 
  • Three-Person – $8/$16 
  • Four-Person – $12/$24 
  • Hammock – $5/$10 
  • Group Tarp –  $10/$20 

Cookware

Stoves do not include fuel. We do not have access to fuel at this time.

  • Single burner stove – $5/$10 
  • Two-Burner stove  – $8/$16 
  • Trangia Backpacking Cookset (Stove, pots) – $10/$20 
  • Cooksets (two pots) – $5/$10 
  • Mess Kit (2 of: pots, plates, bowls, cups, cutlery) – $8/$16 
  • Cooler – $5/$10 

Backpacks

  • Osprey Escalante: 75L +10L – $12/$24 
  • Lowe Alpine Appalachian: 65L+15L – $12/$24 

Extras

  • Headlamp (includes 1 set of batteries) – $5/$10 
  • Compression Sack/Stuff Sack – $1/$2 
  • Camp Chair – $5/$10 

Climbing

  • Crash Pad – $10/$20 
  • Climbing/Caving Helmet – $5/$10 
  • Shoes – $5/$10

Boats

Boat Package includes: watercraft, paddles, lifejackets, car kit, and other required equipment.

  • Tandem Canoe Package – $20/$40 
  • Solo/Tandem Kayak Package – $20/$40 
  • Stand Up Paddleboards (SUP’s) Package – $20/$40 
  • Lifejacket – $8/$16 
  • Paddles – $4/$8
  • Dry Bag (5L-115L) – $5/$10  
  • Whitewater Helmet – $3/$6  
  • Whitewater Kayak (must provide proof of rolling clinic)  – $30/$60 

Bikes

  • Mountain Bike: Kona Kahuna – $20/$40 
  • Road Bike: Cannondale Caad 8 –  $20/$40 
  • Bike Helmet – $5