We have a cache of gear used for trips and offers rental opportunities for current SU students, staff and faculty. All gear rental and returns occur at the The Outdoor office, located within the Eisiminger Fitness Center. To make a reservation, renters must complete a Rental Agreement form and pay the entire rental fee at the time of reservation. A full refund will be issued if a reservation is canceled at least 48 hours in advance of the checkout date.
Rentals over $30 require the use of a credit card only, while rentals under $30 require the use of cash only.
| Item | Student Weekend Fee |
Student |
Faculty/Staff |
Faculty/Staff |
Expedition Fee |
| Tent for 1-2pp | $5 | $10 | $8 | $16 | +$1 per day |
| Tent for 3-4pp | $8 | $16 | $8 | $16 | +$1 per day |
| Tent for 6+pp | $10 | $20 | $16 | $32 | +$1 per day |
| Sleeping Bag/Liner | $5 | $10 | $7 | $14 | +$1 per day |
| Sleeping Pads | $3 | $6 | $5 | $10 | +$1 per day |
| Backpacks | $4 | $8 | $6 | $12 | +$1 per day |
| Headlamp/Lantern | $2 | $4 | $3 | $6 | +$1 per day |
| Bear Can (ARC) | $3 | $6 | $5 | $10 | +$1 per day |
| Camp Chairs | $3 | $6 | $5 | $10 | +$1 per day |
| Camp Stoves | $5 | $10 | $8 | $16 | +$1 per day |
| Water purifier | $3 | $6 | $5 | $10 | +$1 per day |
| Clothes: Base & Mid | $2 | $4 | $3 | $6 | +$1 per day |
| Rain Jacket/Pants | $3 | $6 | $5 | $10 | +$1 per day |
| Gaiters/Overshoes | $3 | $6 | $5 | $10 | +$1 per day |
| Mosquito Net | $3 | $6 | $5 | $10 | +$1 per day |
| First Aid Kit | $3 | $6 | $5 | $10 | +$1 per day |
| Dry Bag | $3 | $6 | $5 | $10 | +$1 per day |
| Trekking Poles | $2 | $4 | $3 | $6 | +$1 per day |
| Snow Shoes w/Poles | $5 | $12 | $10 | $20 | +$1 per day |
| Helmets (snow) | $5 | $10 | $7 | $14 | +$1 per day |
| Roof Rack | $10 | $20 | $15 | $30 | +$1 per day |
| Ski/Board Attachment | $15 | $30 | $20 | $40 | +$1 per day |
| Cargo Box | $30 | $60 | $40 | $70 | +$1 per day |
In the case of a three-day weekends, it is recommended to make reservations the week prior for no extra fee.
All equipment is due on the date specified on the Rental Agreement Form (typically no later than Tuesday unless otherwise arranged) and must be returned to the Outdoor office during open hours on the due date. Anyone may return the equipment on the renter’s behalf.
If late, an immediate fee of $20 will be charged upon late return of any gear. For each additional day the gear is returned late, a $1 per day, per item fee will accrue. Example: For an item was due Monday but was returned Thursday.the fee would be $22
If any part of the equipment is damaged or lost that renders the item permanently unusable, the charge is equivalent to the replacement value of the entire item. If a part is broken or lost and can be replaced, the cost of the part will be assigned as a damage fee. Renters will be contacted within a week with the total fee amount. Fees must be paid within 5 business days or account holds will be placed.
People who return excessively dirty or wet equipment will be charged a cleaning fee appropriate to the offense. The cleaning fee will vary, up to a maximum charge of $20 per item. Renters are strongly encouraged to clean off and dry all rented equipment items.
If the renter has accrued late, damage/replacement or cleaning fees, that remain unpaid, a financial hold will be placed on their SU student account. Renters cannot register for classes until the hold is lifted from their account by means of paying the fee in full to the Outdoor office.
