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.
Gear Rentals Update
The Outdoor Program will be open for limited hours starting Friday, January 15, for students to rent outdoor gear. Hours are Monday-Friday, 10am-12pm and 4pm-6pm. Gear rentals are currently only open to SOU students, and rentals will be assessed on a first-come, first-serve basis (no reservations).
Reserving Gear
Outdoor Program rentals may be reserved ahead of time by filling out a Reservation Form. An email from an Outdoor Program staff member will be sent within 48 hours to notify you of equipment availability and confirm your reservation.
RESERVATION UPDATE: Due to the closure of the Outdoor Program and Student Recreation Center, gear reservations are temporarily unavailable.
Rental Guidelines
- All whitewater gear must be picked up and returned before 3:30pm during operation hours.
- 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 cash or card, or charged to campus accounts. Community rentals can be paid with cash or 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.
Camping Gear
| Item | Student Daily / Weekly Price | Non-Student Daily / Weekly Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3-Person Tent | $4.00 / $28.00 | $16.00 / $112.00 |
| 4-Person Tent | $5.00 / $35.00 | $20.00 / $140.00 |
| Backpack | $4.00 / $28.00 | $12.00 / $84.00 |
| Sleeping Bag | $4.00 / $28.00 | $9.00 / $63.00 |
| Foam Sleeping Pad | $1.00 / $7.00 | $3.00 / $21.00 |
| Backpacking Stove | $2.00 / $14.00 | $5.00 / $35.00 |
| 2-Burner Stove (includes fuel tank) | $4.00 / $28.00 | $10.00 / $70.00 |
| Regular Cooler | $2.50 / $49.00 | $7.00 / $49.00 |
| Yeti Cooler | $7.00 / $25.00 | $15.00 / $105.00 |
| Bear Canister | $1.50 / $10.50 | $3.00 / $21.00 |
| Dry Box | $7.00 / $25.00 | $15.00 / $105.00 |
Winter Sports
| Item | Student Daily / Weekly Price | Non-Student Daily / Weekly Price |
|---|---|---|
| Snowboard (includes helmet) | $4.00 / $28.00 | $11.00 / $77.00 |
| Boots | $2.00 / $14.00 | $5.00 / $35.00 |
| Snowshoes | $3.00 / $21.00 | $7.00 / $49.00 |
Water Sports
| Item | Student Daily / Weekly Price | Non-Student Daily / Weekly Price |
|---|---|---|
| NRS Stand Up Paddle Board (includes paddle and PFD) | $10.00 / $70.00 | $35.00 / $245.00 |
| 12-Foot Raft Paddle Package* | $24.00 / $168.00 | $65.00 / $455.00 |
| 14-Foot Raft Paddle Package* | $25.00 / $175.00 | $115.00 / $805.00 |
| 14-Foot Raft Expedition Package** | $42.00 / $294.00 | $135.00 / $945.00 |
| 16-Foot Raft Paddle Package* | $32.00 / $224.00 | $125.00 / $875.00 |
| 16-Foot Raft Expedition Package** | $48.00 / $336.00 | $150.00 / $1,050.00 |
| Raft Frame | $17.00 / $119.00 | $20.00 / $140.00 |
| Inflatable Kayak Package (includes PFD, paddle, helmet, and pump) | $10.00 / $70.00 | $35.00 / $245.00 |
| Sea or Whitewater Hard-Shelled Kayak Package (includes helmet, spray skirt, paddle, and PFD) | $13.00 / $91.00 | $35.00 / $245.00 |
* 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 / Weekly Price | Non-Student Daily / Weekly Price |
|---|---|---|
| Personal Flotation Device (PFD) | $1.50 / $10.50 | $3.00 / $21.00 |
| Helmet | $1.00 / $7.00 | $2.50 / $17.50 |
| Coldwater Package (includes wet suit, splash jacket, and booties) | $4.00 / $28.00 | $11.00 / $77.00 |
| Wet Suit | $2.00 / $14.00 | $5.00 / $35.00 |
| NRS Splash Jacket | $2.00 / $14.00 | $5.00 / $35.00 |
| Booties | $1.00 / $7.00 | $2.00 / $14.00 |
| Pump | $2.00 / $14.00 | $5.00 / $35.00 |
| Large Dry Bag | $1.50 / $10.50 | $6.00 / $42.00 |
| Raft Paddles | $1.00 / $7.00 | $2.00 / $14.00 |
| On-River Toilet System (Groover) | $7.00 / $49.00 | $16.00 / $112.00 |
| River Table | $3.00 / $21.00 | $7.00 / $49.00 |
Yard Games
| Item | Student Daily / Weekly Price |
|---|---|
| Volleyball Net and Ball | $4.00 / $28.00 |
| Croquet | $3.00 / $21.00 |
| Beanbag Toss (Cornhole) | $2.00 / $14.00 |
| Horseshoes | $2.00 / $14.00 |
| Disc Golf Set (3 Discs) | $2.00 / $14.00 |
| Disc Golf Basket | $2.00 / $14.00 |
| Bocce Ball | $2.00 / $14.00 |