Equipment Rentals
Equipment Rentals
Outdoor Pursuits Equipment Rentals
Get the quality, brand-name gear you need for adventures from our rental center! Our massive inventory of outdoor equipment includes everything from backpacks, tents, and sleeping bags to canoes and crash pads. Plus, we'll teach you how to use any items you rent so you feel confident whether you're camping, climbing, or cruising down the river.
To rent our equipment, please come to the climbing wall desk during open hours. For additional assistance or other inquiries email outdoorpursuits@ohio.edu.
NEW! Mountain Bike Rentals
Outdoor Pursuits has partnered with the (ORCA) in order to provide OHIO students, community members, and visitors with quality mountain bike rentals!
These bikes are perfect for riding:
- Around campus
- On the Hockhocking Adena Bikeway
- On the trails at Strouds Run and Lake Hope State Parks
- On the (closed to bikes for the Winter)
Pricing information below. Please note that the daily rate is for all same-day and overnight rentals; so a bike rented on Saturday can be returned on Sunday for the daily rate.
If you're hoping to ride the Bailey's Trail System but don't have a bike rack, bike rentals are also available for pick-up in Chauncey where you can ride directly from the rental store to the trails in less than a mile. Visit for more information.
Tents/Shelters
| Item | Daily | Weekend | 4-7 Days | 8-14 Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Two-Person Tent | $10 | $22 | $15 | $20 |
| Three-Person Tent | $12 | $27 | $15 | $20 |
Backpacking and Trekking
| Item | Daily | Weekend | 4-7 Days | 8-14 Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Internal Frame Backpack | $5 | $10 | $15 | $20 |
Sleeping Equipment
| Item | Daily | Weekend | 4-7 Days | 8-14 Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thirty Degree Sleeping Bag (with pad) | $5 | $10 | $15 | $20 |
| Fifteen Degree Sleeping Bag (with pad) | $5 | $10 | $15 | $20 |
| Zero Degree Sleeping Bag (with pad) | $5 | $10 | $15 | $20 |
| RidgeRest Ground Pad | $2 | $3 | $4 | $5 |
Camping Packages
| Item | Daily | Weekend | 4-7 Days | 8-14 Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camping Single Includes: 1 Backpack, 1 Sleeping Bag (with pad), 1 Two-Person Tent | $10 | $25 | $35 | $45 |
| Camping Double Includes: 2 Backpacks, 2 Sleeping Bags (with pads), 1 Three-Person Tent | $20 | $40 | $60 | $80 |
Cooking and Camping Equipment
| Item | Daily | Weekend | 4-7 Days | 8-14 Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crazy Creek Camp Chair | $3 | $5 | $10 | $15 |
| 48 or 70 Quart Cooler | $3 | $6 | $9 | $12 |
| 6 Gallon Water Jug | $3 | $6 | $9 | $12 |
| 5 Gallon Beverage Cooler | $3 | $6 | $9 | $12 |
Watercraft Kit
| Item | Daily | Weekend | 4-7 Days | 8-14 Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canoe/Paddles/PFDs | $20 | $40 | $60 | $70 |
Climbing Equipment
| Item | Daily | Weekend | 4-7 Days | 8-14 Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bouldering Crash Pads | $12 | $24 | $40 | $60 |
Miscellaneous Supplies
| Item | Daily | Weekend | 4-7 Days | 8-14 Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volleyball Set | $5 | $10 | $15 | $20 |
| Horseshoe Set | $5 | $10 | $15 | $20 |
| Bocce Ball Set | $5 | $10 | $15 | $20 |
| Hammocks & Straps | $3 | $5 | $10 | $15 |
Mountain Biking
| Item | Per Day |
|---|---|
| Front Suspension Bike & Helmet (Students & Community Members*) | $26 |
| Full Suspension Bike & Helmet (Students & Community Members*) | $32.50 |
| Front Suspension Bike & Helmet (Non-Community Members) | $40 |
| Full Suspension Bike & Helmet (Non-Community Members) | $50 |
| Bike Lock | Free upon request |
* In order to receive the student & community member pricing, students must present a valid student ID and community members must provide proof of address. Community members constitutes residents of Athens, Morgan, Washington, Meigs, Vinton, Hocking, and Perry counties. Proof of address can include a driver's license, license plate, insurance card, voter registration card, utility bill, or other item listing the customers name and address. The following link can be used to verify the county of residence: