Equipment Rental
Outdoor Pursuits operates to provide the University of Kansas community the opportunity to rent outdoor equipment. Outdoor Pursuits offers different types of camping, backpacking, and other outdoor equipment to rent to KU Students, Faculty and Staff
NOW TAKING RESERVATIONS!
Please call, email, or stop by our office to reserve your equipment. Reservations can be made up to 14 days in advance of the date of pick-up. Payment in full is due at time of pick-up. If you do not pick-up your reservation on the scheduled pick-up date, your reservation will be forfeited and become available for other customers to rent.
When making your reservation, we will need to know all of the below information.
- Date of pickup (weekdays only, we do not have anyone available for weekend reservations)
- Time of pickup
- Full list of equipment items and quantities needed
- Date of return (weekdays only, we do not have anyone available for weekend reservations/returns)
- Time of return
Equipment Rental Rates and Fees
***PLEASE NOTE: Effective August 20, 2023 users will be required to set up tents prior to pickup and again upon return of item. This ensures all users know how to properly utilize the equipment and verify all items needed are present. Please plan time accordingly.***
2-person tent: $3/day
4-person tent: $4.50/day
5/6-person tent: $6/day
Life jacket: $1/day
Small dry bag (3L): $0.75/day
Medium dry bag (10L): $1.50/day
Large dry bag (53L): $3/day
XL/Overnight dry bag (107L): $5/day
Canoe: $9/day
Inflatable Paddleboard: $7/day
Inflatable Kayak: $9/day
MSR camp stove: $3/day
MSR cook set: $1/day
Propane stove: $2.50/day
Fuel bottle (empty): $0.50/day
Chest Cooler: $3/day
Sleeping bag: $2/day
Sleeping pad: $1/day
Climbing shoes: $5/day
Backpack: $3/day
Hammock: $2/day
$5 per day for each day the rental is late (fee is per item)
All equipment must be returned clean and in good condition with all parts or a $20 cleaning fee will be charged. If equipment is returned without all the parts, a replacement fee will be assessed. This includes gear subjected to rain or water.
Staff can provide a complete list of replacement and damage fees. Most common fees are for tent stakes and sleeping pad fasteners. Please don't lose them.