23-24 Gear Rentals Update:
Snowshoe and sled rentals will resume in winter term. Visit the Outdoor Program desk for more information. Full-service rentals for community members, students, and faculty/staff will resume spring term starting April 1.
Interdepartmental Rentals – please fill out the Interdepartmental Gear Request Form.
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.
Full-service rentals for community members, students, and faculty/staff will resume spring term starting April 1.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Snowshoes | $6 / $18 | $13 / $39 |
| Boots | $3 / $9 | $7 / $21 |
| 1-Rider Sled | Free | $5 / $15 |
| 2-Rider Sled | Free | $7 / $21 |