Outdoor Gear Rentals

Outdoor Gear Rentals

Climbing and paddling equipment stored in a container

Outdoor equipment is available for rent for students, members, and the public. All equipment is picked up from the Outdoor Adventures Center:

(402) 472-4777
930 N. 14th Street
Lincoln, NE 68583-0232
Reserve Outdoor Gear Equipment
Paddling
Package Eligibility 1-Day 2-Day 3-Day Additional Day
Kayak Package Student/Member $12 $24 $30 $6
General Public $27 $54 $67.50 $13.50
Canoe Package Student/Member $12 $24 $30 $6
General Public $27 $54 $67.50 $13.50
Stand-Up Paddleboard Package Student/Member $12 $24 $30 $6
General Public $27 $54 $67.50 $13.50

One life jacket and one paddle per seat is included in the rental fee. Stand up paddleboards are intended for one person. Pads and straps are available to secure rental to your personal vehicle at no charge.

Hike + Camp + Climb
Package Eligibility 1-Day 2-Day 3-Day Additional Day
Backpack Student/Member $6 $12 $15 $3
General Public $8 $16 $20 $4
Tent 3- or 4- Person Student/Member $8 $16 $20 $4
General Public $10 $20 $25 $5
Sleeping Bag, 15°/45° Student/Member $6 $12 $15 $3
General Public $8 $16 $20 $4
Sleeping Pad Student/Member $1 $2 $2.50 $.50
General Public $1 $2 $2.50 $.50
Backpacking Chair Student/Member $3 $6 $7.50 $1.50
General Public $4 $8 $10 $2
2-Burner Stove/ Backpacking Stove Student/Member $5 $10 $12.50 $2.50
General Public $7 $14 $17.50 $3.50
Extra Camp Fuel Student/Member $1 $2 $2.50 $.50
General Public $1 $2 $2.50 $.50
Cook Set Student/Member $2 $4 $5 $1
General Public $3 $6 $7.50 $1.50
Trekking Poles (pair) Student/Member $3 $6 $7.50 $1.50
General Public $4 $8 $10 $2
Rock Climbing Shoes (pair) Student/Member $3 $6 $7.50 $1.50
General Public $5 $10 $12.50 $2.50
Bouldering Crash Pad Student/Member $8 $16 $20 $4
General Public $10 $20 $25 $5
Cookout + Picnic
Package Eligibility 1-Day 2-Day 3-Day Additional Day
Ice Chest or Cooler Student/Member $4 $8 $10 $2
General Public $5 $10 $12.50 $2.50
Games (Kuub, Bocci, Horseshoes) Student/Member $2 $4 $5 $1
General Public $3 $6 $7.50 $1.50
Slack Line (1 in. Or 2 in.) Student/Member $5 $10 $12.5 $2.50
General Public $8 $16 $20 $4
6 ft. Super Travel Grill Student/Member $50 $100 $125 $25
General Public $75 $150 $187.50 $37.50
Winter + Snow
Package Eligibility 1-Day 2-Day 3-Day Additional Day
Cross Country Ski Package (skis, boots, and poles) Student/Member $10 $20 $25 $5
General Public $15 $30 $37.50 $7.50
Snowshoes (includes poles) Student/Member $8 $16 $20 $4
General Public $12 $24 $30 $6
Biking
Package Eligibility 1-Day 2-Day 3-Day Additional Day
Single Speed Student/Member $10 $20 $25 $5
General Public $20 $40 $50 $10
Mountain Bike Student/Member $15 $30 $37.50 $7.50
General Public $30 $60 $75 $15
Touring Bike Student/Member $15 $30 $37.50 $7.50
General Public $30 $60 $75 $15
Touring Package (front and rear paniers or bike trailer) Student/Member $6 $12 $15 $3
General Public $8 $16 $20 $4
3 Bike Rack Student/Member $7 $14 $17.50 $3.50
General Public $10 $20 $25 $5
5 Bike Rack Student/Member $7 $14 $17.50 $3.50
General Public $10 $20 $25 $5
Hunting + Photography
Package Eligibility Daily 3-Day (Weekend) 7-Day (Week)
Blinds (layout/pop-up) Student/Member $3 $6 $12
General Public $6 $12 $16
Duck Decoy Set (14 birds) Student/Member $3 $6 $12
General Public $6 $12 $16
Turkey Decoy Student/Member $3 $6 $12
General Public $6 $12 $16

Equipment rental courtesy of the National Wild Turkey Federation.

Rental Policies

Members, guests, and the public are eligible to rent equipment. A rental day is 24 hours.

  • Reservations must be paid in full at the time of reservation.
  • All rental equipment is to be used as intended by the manufacturer. Customers are encouraged to request a demonstration in the proper use of all equipment rental items prior to leaving the Outdoor Adventures Center.
  • Rented equipment must be returned on the due date and time on your receipt. Please allow up to 30 minutes to set-up gear upon rental return.
  • Late Fees will be charged for each item for each day more than the due date and time.
  • Cleaning, damage, or replacement fees may be assessed by staff upon rental return.
  • 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.
  • Cancellation/Refund Policy
    • Cancellations more than 48 hours prior to the pick-up date/time = full refund
    • Cancellations within 48 hours prior to the pick-up date/time = no refund
  • 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 (University of Nebraska-Lincoln) Police