Outdoor Center & Equipment Rental
The Outdoor Center is located in Building 209, Room 3 by the tennis courts. This center is home to all of our rental gear including climbing shoes, crash pads, tents, backpacks, sleeping bags, sleeping pads and outdoor stoves. Anyone with an active HLS membership will be eligible to check out gear.
| Day | Time |
|---|---|
| Monday, Wednesday and Friday | 2:15 p.m. - 5:15 p.m. |
Rental Equipment Procedures
Checking out Outdoor Adventure equipment is an easy process:
Step 1: Check out the Outdoor Adventure equipment from the the HLS (Building 72) Customer Service Desk.
Step 2: Get your equipment from the HLS (Building 72) or from the Outdoor Center (Building 209).
Step 3: Return equipment to 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 | Pick-Up Location |
|---|---|---|
| Disc Golf Set | Free | HLS, Bld 72 |
| Hammock | $5 (1 day only) / $2 | HLS, Bld 72 |
| Tent (3-Season, 4 Person) | $14 / $20 / $4 | HLS, Bld 72 |
| Sleeping Bag (30-Degree) | $9 / $13 / $3 | HLS, Bld 72 |
| Sleeping Pad (Foam) | $3 / $5 / $1 | HLS, Bld 72 |
| Canoe | $10 (1 day) / $20 (Weekend) | HLS, Bld 72 (key only) |
| Kayak | $10 (1 day) / $20 (Weekend) | HLS, Bld 72 |
| Kayak (double) | $15 (1 day) / $30 (Weekend) | HLS, Bld 72 |
| Paddleboard | $15 (1 day) / $30 (Weekend) | HLS, Bld 72 |
| Mountain Bike | $15 (1 day only) | HLS, Bld 72 |
| Camp Stove (no gas included) | $5 / $8 / $2 | Outdoor Center, Bld 209 |
| Climbing Shoes | $9 / $13 / $3 | Outdoor Center, Bld 209 |
| Climbing Crash Pad | $9 / $13 / $3 | Outdoor Center, Bld 209 |
| Hiking Backpack (External Frame) | $9 / $13 / $3 | Outdoor Center, Bld 209 |
| Item | 1-Semester / 2-Semester / Late Fee | Replacement Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Pick-Up Location: Outdoor Center, Bld 209 | ||
| Rental Bike | $75 / $125 / $10 (per day) | $400 |
| U-Bolt Lock | Included | $30 |
| Lock Key | Included | $13 |
| Helmet | Included | $30 |
| Maintenance | Included | -- |
Reservations
Unable to take reservations for equipment at this time.
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 Bike Shop and Outdoor Center.
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.
