two female students sifting through gear in outdoor recreation office

Rental Gear


Rentals are conducted by appointment. Use the rental form to set up your rental and appointment.

Gear Pick Up and Return

Gear must be picked up and returned to the Outdoor Program office (HWAC 114) during open hours. The office is closed on weekends, university holidays, and when classes are not in session. Email the Outdoor Program (outdoorprogram@westminsteru.edu) if you have gear rental needs when the office is closed—the program may be able to accommodate.

  • Renters are fully responsible for equipment checked out in their name.
  • Anyone renting gear must sign the Outdoor Program Rental Agreement.
  • Renters may be charged a fee for all equipment returned late, damaged, lost, stolen, dirty, and/or wet.

Equipment for Rent

Asterisk denotes Specialty Rentals—user must demonstrate competency with equipment to rent these items

Item 1 Day (24 hours) Weekend (Fri–Mon) Late Fees (per day)
Sleeping Bag $6 $12 $6
Sleeping Pad (closed-cell foam) $2 $4 $2
Backpack (50-80L) $6 $12 $6
Tent (for backpacking) $6 $12 $6
Tent (for car camping) $6 $12 $6
Cookset (pot, pan, utensil) $3 $6 $3
Backpacking Stove (MSR Whisperlite) $6 $12 $6
Car Camping Stove (Coleman 2-burner) $8 $16 $8
Climbing Shoes $5 $10 $5
Climbing Helmet $2 $4 $2
Chalk Bag $1 $2 $1
Cross-Country Skis, Boots, & Poles $10 $20 $10
Snowshoes & Poles $8 $16 $8
Splitboard, Skins, & Poles $20 $40 $20
Alpine Touring Skis, Skins, & Poles $20 $40 $20
Avalanche Beacon $12 $24 $12
Avalanche Shovel $5 $10 $5
Avalanche Probe $4 $8 $4

Outdoor Program Rental Form