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Gear Rentals
STUDENT / MEMBER
GENERAL PUBLIC
Daily
3-Day
Weekly
Daily
3-Day
Weekly
PADDLE            
Kayak & Accessories $25.00 $50.00 $100.00 $35.00 $70.00 $140.00
Canoe* $10.00 $20.00 $40.00 $20.00 $40.00 $80.00
Paddle $1.00 $2.00 $4.00 $1.00 $2.00 $4.00
PFD (personal floatation device) $1.00 $2.00 $4.00 $1.00 $2.00 $4.00
Dry Bag $4.00 $8.00 $16.00 $5.00 $10.00 $20.00
Trailer ‘Green' (holds 10 boats + gear) $70.00 $140.00 $210.00 $75.00 $145.00 $215.00
Trailer ‘Red' (holds 8 boats + gear) $55.00 $110.00 $165.00 $60.00 $115.00 $170.00
*Reservations are recommended for all canoe rentals. All drop-in rentals of 4 canoes will be charged an extra $20.00 fee, plus $5.00 for each additional canoe.
HIKE / CAMP / CLIMB
Daily
3-Day
Weekly
Daily
3-Day
Weekly
Backpack $6.00 $12.00 $24.00 $8.00 $16.00 $32.00
Tent 3- or 4-person $8.00 $16.00 $32.00 $10.00 $20.00 $40.00
Tent 6-person $12.00 $24.00 $48.00 $15.00 $30.00 $60.00
Sleeping Bag,  20 °/45°+ $6.00 $12.00 $24.00 $8.00 $16.00 $32.00
Nalgene $1.00 $2.00 $4.00 $1.00 $2.00 $4.00
Sleeping Pad $1.00 $2.00 $4.00 $1.00 $2.00 $4.00
Camp Chair (Crazy Creek-style) $2.00 $4.00 $8.00 $3.00 $6.00 $12.00
Stove (2 burner) $5.00 $10.00 $20.00 $7.00 $14.00 $28.00
Backpacking Stove $5.00 $10.00 $20.00 $7.00 $14.00 $28.00
Camp Fuel (bottle) $1.00 $2.00 $4.00 $1.00 $2.00 $4.00
Cook Kits (nesting pots) $2.00 $4.00 $8.00 $3.00 $6.00 $12.00
Trekking Poles (pair) $3.00 $6.00 $12.00 $4.00 $8.00 $16.00
Rock Climbing Shoes  (pair) $6.00 $12.00 $24.00 $8.00 $16.00 $32.00
Bouldering Crash Pad $8.00 $16.00 $32.00 $10.00 $20.00 $40.00
Atlas Snow Shoes (pair) $3.00 $6.00 $12.00 $5.00 $10.00 $20.00
Headlamps $2.00 $4.00 $8.00 $3.00 $6.00 $12.00
COOKOUT / PICNIC
Daily
3-Day
Weekly
Daily
3-Day
Weekly
Marine Cooler $4.00 $8.00 $16.00 $5.00 $10.00 $20.00
Super Cooler $6.00 $12.00 $24.00 $10.00 $20.00 $40.00
6 ft Super Grill *   $50.00 $80.00 $140.00 $75.00 $105.00 $180.00
* Super Grill is equipped with storage coolers and travel trailer. Additionally, cooking fuel will be charged at $3.00/lb. used.

RENTAL BIKES AND RACKS

STUDENT/MEMBER
GENERAL PUBLIC
CYCLE
Daily
3-Day
Week
Daily
3-Day
Week
Single Speed 26" or 29er
$10.00
$22.00
$40.00
$20.00
$44.00
$80.00

Mountain Bike

$15.00
$25.00
$50.00
$30.00
$60.00
$130.00
Mountain Bike 29er
$15.00
$25.00
$50.00
$30.00
$60.00
$130.00
Touring Bike
$15.00
$25.00
$50.00
$30.00
$60.00
$130.00
Touring Bike Package
$20.00
$35.00
$70.00
$35.00
$75.00
$160.00
Touring Panniers
(FRONT) 2200 cu in
$2.00
$6.00
$9.00
$4.00
$7.00
$14.00
Touring Panniers
(REAR) 4076 cu in
$4.00
$8.00
$18.00
$8.00
$14.00
$30.00
King Joe 3 Bike Rack
most vehicles
$7.00
$15.00
$35.00
$10.00
$25.00
$45.00
King Joe 5 Bike Rack
requires 2" receiver hitch
$10.00
$25.00
$45.00
$15.00
$35.00
$55.00

Rental Polices

Members, guests, and the general public are eligible to rent equipment

  1. Payment in full required at time of reservation/pick-up.
  2. Photo ID must be presented to rent equipment.
  3. A credit card number or active NCard account is required as a deposit for all rentals. In the event rented equipment is returned after the specified due date/time, late fees will be charged directly to the account.
  4. Cancellation/Refund Policy:
    • Minimum 24 hours prior to pick up date - No Charge
    • Less than 24 hours prior to pick up date (single day rental) - No Refund
    • Less than 24 hours prior to pick up date (multi-day rental) - 2 Day Rental Fee
    • Any cancellation after pick up date - No Refund
  5. Rented equipment must be returned no later than two (2) hours prior to the closing of Outdoor Adventures on the specified due date.
  6. Late fees will be charged for each item for each day in excess of the due date.
  7. Items which are not returned within 3 days of the due date will be charged for 3 days of late fees per item plus full replacement cost of the equipment.
  8. Failure to return rental equipment or pay for the lost/damaged equipment may result in one or more of the following:
    • Suspension of rental privileges
    • Suspension of Campus Recreation facility access
    • Placing an academic hold on your registration and records
    • Submitting case to UNL Police

General Information

Outdoor Adventures is located at the University of Nebraska Campus Recreation Center. (841 North 14th Street, just north of 14th & Vine Street intersection). The entrance to Outdoor Adventures is located on the east side of the Rec Center, next to the Military and Naval Science Building.

Campus Recreation welcomes persons with all abilities. Please inquire about the availability of accommodations for special needs. Campus Recreation accepts cash/check, NCard, Visa, and MasterCard.

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