Equipment Rentals
High quality outdoor equipment at affordable prices for a variety of adventure sports including: cross country skis, snowshoes, backpacks, sleeping bags & mountain bikes.
Contact Us
outdoors@uconn.edu
(860) 486-8004
Equipment Rental Price List
Snow Gear
| Gear | Daily | Weekend | Weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Snow Tubes / Saucers | $2.00 | $4.00 | $8.00 |
| Snowshoes | $4.00 | $8.00 | $16.00 |
| Cross Country Skis | $5.00 | $10.00 | $20.00 |
| Gaiters | $3.00 | $6.00 | $12.00 |
| Microspikes | $3.00 | $6.00 | $12.00 |
| Ski Goggles | $2.00 | $4.00 | $8.00 |
Camping
| Gear | Daily | Weekend | Weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sleeping Bag | $3.00 | $6.00 | $12.00 |
| Sleeping Pad | $1.00 | $2.00 | $4.00 |
| 2-person Tent | $5.00 | $10.00 | $20.00 |
| 4-person Tent | $8.00 | $16.00 | $32.00 |
| 6-person Tent | $10.00 | $20.00 | $40.00 |
| Cookset | $2.00 | $4.00 | $8.00 |
| Stove | $2.00 | $4.00 | $8.00 |
| Dromedary | $2.00 | $4.00 | $8.00 |
| Headlamp | $2.00 | $4.00 | $8.00 |
| Lantern | $2.00 | $4.00 | $8.00 |
| Cooler | $2.00 | $4.00 | $8.00 |
| Bear Vault | $2.00 | $4.00 | $8.00 |
Hiking
| Gear | Daily | Weekend | Weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day Pack | $2.00 | $4.00 | $8.00 |
| Backpacking Pack | $4.00 | $8.00 | $16.00 |
| Trekking Poles | $2.00 | $4.00 | $8.00 |
Biking
| Gear | Daily | Weekend | Weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bike Helmet | $2.00 | $4.00 | $8.00 |
| Hardtail Mt Bike + helmet + lock + trail repair kit |
$10.00 | $20.00 | $40.00 |
| Bike Light | $2.00 | $4.00 | $8.00 |
| Pannier Bag | $2.00 | $4.00 | $8.00 |
Climbing
| Gear | Daily | Weekend | Weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Climbing Helmet | $2.00 | $4.00 | $8.00 |
| Bouldering Crash Pad + helmet |
$5.00 | $10.00 | $20.00 |
| Mountaineering Pack | $4.00 | $8.00 | $16.00 |
Paddling
| Gear | Daily | Weekend | Weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inflatable SUP | $10.00 | $20.00 | $40.00 |
Games
| Gear | Daily | Weekend | Weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cornhole | $3.00 | $6.00 | $12.00 |
| Ladder-Ball | $3.00 | $6.00 | $12.00 |
| Kubb | $3.00 | $6.00 | $12.00 |
| Horseshoe Set | $3.00 | $6.00 | $12.00 |
| Bocce Ball Set | $3.00 | $6.00 | $12.00 |
| Spikeball | $3.00 | $6.00 | $12.00 |
| Washers | $3.00 | $6.00 | $12.00 |
| Kan Jam | $3.00 | $6.00 | $12.00 |
| Soccer Ball | $2.00 | $4.00 | $8.00 |
| Basketball | $2.00 | $4.00 | $8.00 |
| Volleyball | $2.00 | $4.00 | $8.00 |
| Football | $2.00 | $4.00 | $8.00 |
| Ultimate Disc | $2.00 | $4.00 | $8.00 |
| Tennis Racquet | $2.00 | $4.00 | $8.00 |
| Tennis Balls (3) | $1.00 | $2.00 | $4.00 |
Equipment Rental Policies
Who is eligible to rent equipment?
- Equipment rentals are available to all members of the UConn Student Recreation Center
- Valid UConn ID is required for all rental transactions
Where do I go to rent equipment?
The UConn Adventure Center (UAC) located in the Student Recreation Center, at the Northeast corner of the building, across from the Graduate Center.
What do I need to bring with me to rent equipment?
- Valid UConn ID with clear photo
- Payment
Payment Methods
Credit Card
Rental Periods
- Day: The day that it is checked out and due by 5:00PM the following day
- Weekend: Checked out on Friday and returned on Monday by 5:00PM
- Week: The day that it is checked out and due back by 5:00PM on the 7th day
- All rental periods are limited to 10 days or less
Returns
- All equipment must be returned to the UConn Adventure Center during open hours and only to UAC Staff members
- All returns are due one hour before the Adventure Center closes on the due day
- All equipment must be returned in clean, dry and in good working order with all parts and accessories
- All equipment will be inspected upon return by UAC staff
Rental Limits
Equipment rentals may be limited by current available inventory, we are unable to reserve equipment ahead of time or guarantee future availability, but call the UAC during open hours to check current availability with our staff.
Rental Limits
No refunds will be issued for items rented and not used or returned early
Late, Damage, Cleaning and Replacement Fees
- Any late, damage, or replacement fees will still apply and late fees will be calculated according to regular rental prices.
- Late Fee: the daily rental rate per day, per item until returned
- Damage Fee: Retail price for repair or replacement of equipment
- Cleaning fee: $25.00 (wet or dirty)
- Replacement Fee: Retail price for equipment replacement
- Fees are not contestable and will be charged to one’s University fee bill