Important: Gear Rentals Closed Until Spring
Due to staffing and budget concerns, the Outdoor Program has closed our adventure gear rental program until the start of the spring term.
During fall and winter, gear rentals will only be available to SOU Academic Departments, and University-recognized clubs and student organizations. Academic departments and student organization should email outdoorprogram@sou.edu to request a gear reservation. Gear rentals will reopen for students and community members in April.
Questions and comments can be directed to the Outdoor Program at outdoorprogram@sou.edu.
Everything You Need for Your Next Adventure
Don’t let “I don’t have the right gear” hold you back! The Outdoor Program offers a variety of outdoor adventure equipment to students and community members at affordable prices. Rent everything you need for camping, backpacking, whitewater rafting and kayaking, snowboarding, and more.
Rental Guidelines
- All whitewater gear must be picked up and returned before 30 minutes before closing.
- Late fees: renter will be charged the daily rate for each day past the original due date.
- Payment: all student, faculty, and staff rentals can be paid with a credit card, or charged to campus accounts. Community rentals can be paid with a credit card.
- Repairs and cleaning: cleaning and repair fees will be determined by rental staff on a case-by-case basis. For items like tents and inflatable whitewater equipment, please allow approximately 20 minutes of inspection upon return. All whitewater gear must be transported clean or a cleaning fee will be added to your cost.
- Damaged or lost equipment: the renter is responsible for the replacement at full retail value of any equipment rented under this agreement that is not returned or is unrepairable.
- SOU students, faculty, and staff who have reserved gear must also be present at the time of pickup.
Gear Pricing
All rentals are based on a daily rate up to 14 days, with a 25% discount on rentals over 4 days. Rentals over 14 days will then be assessed on a weekly basis. SOU faculty and staff receive 50% off the Non-Student price. Plan to pick up on Friday and return on Monday for weekend pricing.
Camping Gear
| Item | Student Daily / Weekend Price | Non-Student Daily / Weekend Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3-Person Tent | $6/ $18 | $16 / $48 |
| 4-Person Tent | $7 / $21 | $18 / $54 |
| Backpack | $5 / $15 | $13 / $39 |
| Sleeping Bag (includes laundry service) | $5 / $15 | $11 / $33 |
| Foam Sleeping Pad | $1 / $3 | $3 / $9 |
| Backpacking Stove (fuel available for purchase) | $3 / $9 | $6 / $18 |
| 2-Burner Stove (includes fuel tank) | $6 / $18 | $13 / $39 |
| 4-Burner Stove (includes fuel tank) | $12 / $36 | $26 / $78 |
| Small Yeti Cooler | $7 / $21 | $15 / $45 |
| Large Yeti Cooler | $9 / $27 | $20 / $60 |
| Bear Canister | $1 / $3 | $3 / $9 |
| Dry Box | $7 / $21 | $15 / $45 |
| Garmin Inreach | $9 / $27 | $20 / $60 |
Water Sports
| Item | Student Daily / Weekend Price | Non-Student Daily / Weekend Price |
|---|---|---|
| Inflatable Stand Up Paddle Board (includes paddle, pump, and PFD) | $15 / $45 | $35 / $105 |
| 12-Foot Raft Paddle Package* | $40 / $120 | $105 / $315 |
| 14-Foot Raft Paddle Package* | $45 / $135 | $115 / $345 |
| 14-Foot Raft Expedition Package** | $65 / $195 | $145 / $435 |
| 16-Foot Raft Paddle Package* | $55 / $165 | $135 / $405 |
| 16-Foot Raft Expedition Package** | $75 / $225 | $165 / $495 |
| Raft Frame | $15 / $45 | $20 / $60 |
| Inflatable Kayak Package (includes PFD, paddle, helmet, and pump) | $15 / $45 | $35 / $105 |
* Includes paddles, PFDs, helmets, pump, and throw bag
** Includes oars, paddles, stern frame or center mount frame, PFDs, helmets, pump, throw bag, and dry box or cooler
Water Extras
| Item | Student Daily / Weekend Price | Non-Student Daily / Weekend Price |
|---|---|---|
| Personal Flotation Device (PFD) | $3 / $9 | $7 / $21 |
| Helmet | $2 / $6 | $5 / $15 |
| Coldwater Package (includes wet suit, splash jacket, and booties) | $6 / $18 | $15 / $45 |
| Wet Suit | $3 / $9 | $7 / $21 |
| NRS Splash Jacket | $3 / $9 | $7 / $21 |
| Booties | $2 / $6 | $5 / $15 |
| Large Dry Bag | $4 / $12 | $9/ $27 |
| Raft Paddles | $3 / $9 | $7 / $21 |
| Groover On-River Toilet System (includes on tank) | $7 / $21 | $16 / $48 |
| Additional Groover Tank | $5 / $15 | $13 / $39 |
| River Table | $5 / $15 | $11 / $33 |
| Roll Table | $4 / $12 | $9 / $27 |
Yard Games
| Item | Student Daily / Weekend Price | Non-Student Daily / Weekend Price |
|---|---|---|
| Volleyball Net and Ball | $5 / $15 | $11 / $33 |
| Croquet | $3 / $9 | $7 / $21 |
| Beanbag Toss (Cornhole) | $3 / $9 | $7 / $21 |
| Disc Golf Set (3 Discs) | $3 / $9 | $7 / $21 |
| Bocce Ball | $3 / $9 | $7 / $21 |
| Spike Ball | $3 / $9 | $7 / $21 |
| Yardzee | $3 / $9 | $7 / $21 |
| Giant Jenga | $3 / $9 | $7 / $21 |
| Giant Twister | $3 / $9 | $7 / $21 |
Winter Sports
| Item | Student Daily / Weekend Price | Non-Student Daily / Weekend Price |
|---|---|---|
| Snowboard (includes helmet) | $6 / $18 | $13 / $39 |
| Boots | $3 / $9 | $7 / $21 |
| Snowshoes | $6 / $18 | $13 / $39 |
| 1-Rider Sled | Free | $5 / $15 |
| 2-Rider Sled | Free | $7 / $21 |