Equipment Rental
Equipment rental gear is located in Building 72, the HLS Facility. Our rental gear (including climbing shoes, crash pads, tents, backpacks, sleeping bags, sleeping pads and outdoor stoves) is available to rent from the customer service desk downstairs during HLS Facility hours. Anyone with an active HLS membership will be eligible to check out gear.
Rental Equipment Procedures
Checking out Outdoor Adventure equipment is an easy process:
Step 1: Check out the Outdoor Adventure equipment from the HLS (Building 72) Customer Service Desk.
Step 2: Get your equipment from the staff at the HLS.
Step 3: Return equipment to the staff at the HLS to check back in.
*We offer high quality gear to rent out to our patrons. If the equipment is returned damaged or not returned at all, the participant will be charged to replace the item with a new piece of equipment which can be quite costly. Please ensure that you take good care of the equipment you rent.
| Item | 3-Day / 10-day / Late Fee |
|---|---|
| Disc Golf Set | Free |
| Hammock | $5 / $10 / $2 *1 day rental only until January 1 |
| Tent (3-Season, 4 Person) | $14 / $20 / $4 |
| Sleeping Bag (30-Degree) | $9 / $13 / $3 |
| Sleeping Pad (Foam) | $3 / $5 / $1 |
| Canoe | $10 (1 day) / $20 (Weekend) |
| Kayak | $10 (1 day) / $20 (Weekend) |
| Kayak (double) | $15 (1 day) / $30 (Weekend) |
| Paddleboard | $15 (1 day) / $30 (Weekend) |
| Mountain Bike | $15 (1 day only) |
| Camp Stove (no gas included) | $5 / $8 / $2 |
| Climbing Shoes | $9 / $13 / $3 |
| Climbing Crash Pad | $9 / $13 / $3 |
| Climbing Helmet | $9 / $13 / $3 *rentals begin January 1 |
| Hiking Backpack (External Frame) | $9 / $13 / $3 |
Reservations
We are unable to take reservations for equipment.
Rental equipment pickup/drop-off
Equipment should be picked up at the specified location above and dropped off at the HLS Facility Customer Service Desk (Bldg 72).
To ensure the longevity of our equipment so that future Argos can enjoy it, please properly clean, dry, and pack rental gear prior to returning.
*Hours of operation may change due to the university and holiday closures.
Payment
Visit the Health, Leisure, and Sports Facility (Building 72) Customer Service Desk and present your active HLS Membership along with payment at the time of pickup. Rental fees are non-refundable after pickup.
Rental Agreement
Renters are required to complete and submit the rental agreement form prior to receiving their requested items. This form can be completed on-site in the HLS.
Group rentals: Groups must designate one point-person to sign the rental agreement who will be responsible for lost or damaged equipment.
Penalty Fees
Fees will be charged to the responsible party’s university account if the equipment is not returned on time, returned damaged, or returned excessively dirty. Repair, replacement, and cleaning fees are determined on a case-by-case basis by the Outdoor Adventure Administrative Staff. Equipment that is returned late will be subject to late fees accrued daily up to the amount of the replacement cost. Individuals who fail to follow rental procedures will become ineligible to rent equipment in the future.
Questions? Please email outdooradventure@uwf.edu.
