Equipment Rentals
Inventory and Instructions
Outdoor Recreation offers essential outdoor hiking and camping equipment available for rent to all of our college community. All rentals are free for students, staff, and faculty (deposits apply). Available outdoor gear for rent includes the following:
- Tents (4-Person & 6-Person)
- Sleeping bags (rated to 15 degrees) and antimicrobial liners
- Sleeping pads
- Backpacks (50L, 65L, & 90L sizes)
- YETI Tundra Haul coolers
Using the link below, please create your online membership and review/sign the Equipment Rental Contract and Equipment Care Instructions thoroughly before renting any equipment!
All outdoor equipment can be reserved online at the link below and picked up with the HAWC front desk staff during HAWC front desk operating hours.
The last day to reserve equipment for the semester is April 11, 2025. Equipment rentals will not be active during the summer.
Rental Process Steps
Our online reservations system is now available for all outdoor equipment rentals. All equipment rentals must be reserved in advanced through the link above (no walk-ups). Individuals may reserve equipment for a duration period of up to 8 days at a time.
To reserve equipment:
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Step 1 - Create an equipment rentals membership if you do not have one already. You will be required to pay a refundable amount of $1.00 to store your credit card on file in case equipment is returned damaged, dirty, late, etc.
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Step 2 - Select which equipment you want rent and the duration period through our online portal above and view our Outdoor Rental Gear Contract before reserving.
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Step 3 - Head to the HAWC front desk on the day your reservation starts.
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Step 4 - Collect your gear and have a blast on your adventure!