Equipment Rental

Rental Policies

Reservations: Equipment may be reserved in advance by calling our office at 319-273-7163. Payment of all rental fees accepted at the time of pick up.

Payments: We accept ONLY card transactions.

Pricing: University pricing includes individuals who are current registered students (with fulfilled recreation fee), current faculty, or staff members.

Returns: All equipment should be properly maintained and returned on the due date. Late, cleaning, damage, and lost equipment fees will be enforced. Return all equipment to the UNI Outdoors Office, WRC 174.

Cancellation Policy: There is no cancellation fee for reservations.

Recreation Services

Item

 

Description

Student/University Price

Day / Weekend / Week

Community/Guest Price

Day / Weekend / Week
Canoe
Canoe, Paddles, PFD's, Car Top Accessories $20 / $35 / $70 $30 / $50 / $85 
Tandem Kayak
Kayak, Paddles, PFD's, Car Top Accessories $20 / $35 / $70 $30 / $50 / $85 
Single Canoe
Canoe, Paddles, PFD's, Car Top Accessories $15 / $25 / $50 $25 / $40 / $70 
Single Sit-On-Top Kayak
Kayak, Paddles, PFD's, Car Top Accessories $15 / $25 / $50 $25 / $40 / $70 
Single Sit-In Kayak
Kayak, Paddles, PFD's, Car Top Accessories $15 / $25 / $50 $25 / $40 / $70 
Paddleboard
/ SUP
Paddleboard, Paddle, PFD, Car Top Accessories$15 / $25 / $50 $25 / $40 / $70 
6 Rack Boat Trailer
*2 Inch Trailer Hitch* Free with boat rental $10 per open spot Free with boat rental $10 per open spot 
8 Rack Boat Trailer
*2 Inch Trailer Hitch* Free with boat rental $10 per open spot Free with boat rental $10 per open spot 
Dry Bag
NRS Water Proof River Pack - 110 L $5 / $10 / $20 $10 / $20 / $30 
Dry Bag
Storage Bag: 12L / 15L / 25L$2 / $4 / $8 $3 / $7 / $11 
 
2-Person Tent
Alps Mountaineering $5 / $10 / $20$10 / $15 / $25 
3-Person Tent
Mountain Hardware $8 / $12 / $22 $12 / $17 / $27 
4-Person Tent
Alps Mountaineering $10 / $14 / $24 $14 / $19 / $29 
5-Person Tent
Alps Mountaineering $12 / $16 / $26 $15 / $21 / $31 
6-Person Tent
Big Agnes $15 / $18 / $28 $18 / $23 / $33 
 
Backpacking Backpack
Deuter - 75L $7 / $12 / $24 $12 / $20 / $30 
Sleeping Bag
Mountain Hardware 0° / Marmot 0° $5 / $10 / $20 $10 / $15 / $30 
Sleeping Pad
Thermarest Ridgerest Foam $2 / $3 / $6 $5 / $7 / $12 
Headlamp
Black Diamond / Petzl $3 / $8 / $12 $5 / $10 / $15 
Trekking Poles
Black Diamond / Leki $3 / $8 / $12 $5 / $10 / $15 
Hammock
ENO Double NestFree / $5 / $10$5 / $8 / $15
Bear Keg / Canister
Counter Assult $5 / $10 / $20 $10 / $15 / $30 
 
1-Burner Stove
MSR Whisperlite (does not include gas) $3 / $8 / $12 $5 / $10 / $15 
2-Burner Stove
Coleman / Eureka (does not include gas) $5 / $15 / $20 $10 / $20 / $30 
Pot Kit
MSR - Two Piece Pot Kit w/ Handle and Bag $2 / $3 / $6 $5 / $7 / $12 
 
Snowshoes
Atlas$5 / $10 / $15 $10 / $15 / $30 
X-Country Skis
Rossignol - Skis, Boots, & Poles$10 / $15 / $20$12 / $20 / $30 
 
Bouldering Pad
Organic$5 / $10 / $20 $7 / $12 / $25
Climbing Shoes
Mad Rock$3 / $6 / $12 $5 / $10 / $20 
Harness
Black Diamond$3 / $6 / $12 $5 / $10 / $20 
Helmet
Black Diamond$3 / $6 / $12 $5 / $10 / $20 

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to have a roof rack on my car to rent a boat?

Nope! UNI Outdoor equipment rental staff can attach any boat to any car without a special rack.

Do I need to have a trailer to haul multiple boats?

Yes, but we have you covered! We rent out a 6-rack trailer and an 8-rack trailer for your convenience. You pay $10 per open spot on the trailer. The racks are free and come with your boat rental if you use up all the available spots.

Do I need to know how to operate a piece of equipment before renting it out?

Absolutely not! Our friendly student staff can help educate you on pieces of equipment before you take it out!

Do you have maps of local areas?

We sure do! We have local maps you can take with you in addition to guide books you can view before going out on your adventure.

What is a “multi-pass”?

It is a one-time purchase pass that allows you to check out gear as many times as you want during the course of the semester. If you rent from us frequently, our multi-passes might be the best option for you! We offer boating, backpacking, camping, and winter multi-passes. Check out what these passes include and cost down below!

Multi-passes

Multi-pass

Description

Student/University Price

Community/Guest price
Backpacking Includes a 1, 2, or 3 person tent, a backpack, a sleeping bag, a stuff sack, a sleeping pad, a whisperlite stove, an Isopro gas can, a pot kit, and a headlamp.  $50 $100
Boating Includes 1 canoe or 2 single kayaks or 2 stand-up paddleboards and the PFDs and paddles.  $75 $125
Camping Includes a 3 or 4 person tent, 1-2 sleeping bags, 1-2 sleeping pads, a whisperlite stove, 1 isopro gas can, a pot kit, and 1-2 headlamps.  $75 $125
Winter Includes either XC skis, boots, and poles or a pair of snowshoes. Also includes free admission to one XC Ski Night event hosted by UNI Outdoor Recreation. $35 $75