The Outdoor Equipment Rental Program maintains a growing inventory of outdoor recreation equipment. All equipment is of the highest quality and available for a nominal fee.

Rental Policy

Reservations: Equipment may be reserved in advance with a prepayment of all rental fees.

Rates: Prices are listed. Please fill out rental form and pay with cash, check, U-bill.
Must bring valid UNI Identification.

Return: All equipment should be properly maintained and returned on due date. Late fees will be enforced. Return equipment to the outdoor rental area.

Special Arrangements: For special arrangements call 319-273-7163.

Specialty Items
The following are specialty items and may be rented on a partial day basis for
your enjoyment. Partial day rental period: 4 hrs. or less
(* indicates university price)
Specialty Equipment Full Day Weekend Week
Rollerblades $ 5.00* / $9.00 $ 10.00* / $14.00 $ 20.00* / $24.00
X-Country Skis $ 10.00* / $12.00 $ 15.00* / $18.00 $ 20.00* / $24.00
Snowshoes $ 5.00* / $9.00 $ 10.00* / $14.00 $ 20.00* / $24.00
Mountain Bikes $ 10.00* / $12.00
$ 15.00* / $18.00
$ 20.00* / $24.00

Equipment Rental Area
(* indicates university price)
Equipment
Day
Weekend
Week
Canoe Package
(includes: canoe, pfd's, paddles, & car-top carriers)
$ 15.00* / $20.00
$ 25.00* / $30.00
$ 50.00* / $60.00
Whitewater Kayak Package
(includes: kayak, spray skirt, pfd's, paddles, & helmet)
$ 15.00* / $20.00
$ 25.00* / $30.00
$ 50.00* / $60.00
Sleeping bag
(0 degree)
$ 5.00* / $9.00
$ 10.00* / $14.00
$ 20.00* / $24.00
Sleeping bag
(25 degree)
$ 3.00* / $7.00
$ 6.00* / $10.00
$ 16.00* / $20.00
Sleeping pad
(5/8 in.)
$ 2.00* / $3.00
$ 3.00* / $5.00
$ 6.00* / $9.00
Dry Bags
$ 5.00* / $9.00
$ 10.00* / $14.00
$ 20.00* / $24.00
Duluth Pack
$ 5.00* / $9.00
$ 10.00* / $14.00
$ 20.00* / $24.00
Backpack (Kelty)
$ 5.00* / $9.00
$ 10.00* / $14.00
$ 20.00* / $24.00
Backpack (Lowe Alpine)
$ 7.00* / $11.00
$ 12.00* / $16.00
$ 22.00* / $29.00
Tent
  • 2 person
$ 5.00* / $9.00
$ 10.00* / $14.00
$ 20.00* / $24.00
  • 3 person
$ 10.00* / $14.00
$ 15.00* / $19.00
$ 25.00* / $29.00
  • 4 person
$ 8.00* / $12.00
$ 13.00* / $17.00
$ 23.00* / $27.00
Stove
  • 1 burner
$ 3.00* / $5.00
$ 6.00* / $9.00
$ 16.00* / $20.00
  • 2 burner
$ 5.00* / $9.00
$ 10.00* / $14.00
$ 20.00* / $24.00
Lantern
(mantels & fuel)
$ 5.00* / $9.00
$ 10.00* / $14.00
$ 20.00* / $24.00
Fuel: 1 pint = $ 1.00
1 quart = $ 2.00