Get the quality name-brand gear you need to hike, bike, paddle, climb, and camp.
Make an advance reservation by calling 865-974-9749, or stop by the Outdoor Center during operational hours.
What do we rent and how much does it cost?
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| General Camping | 24 hour rental | For The Weekend | Weekly |
| 2-Person Tent | $4 | $8 | $16 |
| 3- & 4-Person Tents | $5 | $10 | $20 |
| Sleeping Bag (0, 15 & 30 degree ratings) | $3 | $6 | $12 |
| Ridgerest Ensolite Sleeping Pad | $2 | $4 | $8 |
| Crazy Creek Camp Chair | $2 | $4 | $8 |
| Hammock w/ straps | $3 | $6 | $12 |
| Day Pack | $5 | $10 | $20 |
| Backpack 60L and 65L (small waist options) | $5 | $10 | $20 |
| 2-Burner Propane Stove (does not include fuel) | $4 | $6 | $12 |
| Cook Kit | $1 | $2 | $4 |
| Cooler (good for a few hours) | $2 | $4 | $8 |
| Cooler (higher quality name brand, good for several days or high heat) | $3 | $6 | $12 |
| Trekking Poles | $3 | $6 | $12 |
| Water Bottle (1 qt) | $1 | $2 | $4 |
| Trail Stove (does not include fuel) | $2 | $4 | $8 |
| Bear Canister | $3 | $6 | $12 |
| Rock Climbing/Caving | 1 Day | For The Weekend | Weekly |
| Climbing Shoes | $3 | $6 | $12 |
| Chalk Bag | $1 | $2 | $4 |
| Climbing Helmet | $2 | $4 | $8 |
| Crash Pad | $5 | $10 | $20 |
| Biking* | 1 Day | For The Weekend |
| Mountain Bike | $12 | $20 |
| Road Bike | $12 | $20 |
| *All bike rentals include helmet and lock.
Checkout the Bike Shop page for info on what bikes we offer, and semester commuter bike rental info. |
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| Water Sports | 1 Day | For The Weekend |
| ISLE Inflatable Stand Up Paddleboard/ Sit on top kayak* | $15 | $25 |
| Whitewater Kayak Package* | $15 | $25 |
| Sea Kayak Package*^ | $15 | $25 |
| Inflatable Kayak Package (Duckie)* | $12 | $20 |
| Wet Suit | $4 | $8 |
| Spray Jacket | $3 | $5 |
| Spray Skirt | $2 | $4 |
| Whitewater Kayaking Helmet | $2 | $4 |
| PFD | $4 | $8 |
| Paddle (kayak or SUP) | $5 | $10 |
| Booties | $2 | $4 |
| Waders | $5 | $8 |
| *All kayak packages include kayak, PFD, and paddle. Spray skirt included for sea kayak & whitewater kayak. Helmet included with whitewater kayak and inflatable kayak (duckie). SUP rentals include SUP, PFD, and paddle. Whitewater kayaks and sea kayaks are large, cumbersome items. Only straps are provided for securing to a vehicle. You must provide your own foam or large towels. Please call with questions about transportation.
^To rent a sea kayak, you must have a roof rack. Sea kayaks are 16-feet long. |
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Rental Information
During the Summer, anyone with RecSports membership eligibility can rent equipment. Renters without a current membership incur an additional $20 rental fee per order.
Department, office, team, and registered student organization (RSO) equipment rental details are available on the Department, Group, or Team Equipment Rentals page.
- Daily – one 24-hour period (available on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday)
- Weekend – pickup on Friday and return Monday
- Weekly – any consecutive 7 day period
Any fees not paid within one month of the scheduled return date results in a hold placed on the renter’s university account or a suspension of RecSports utilization.
Refunds are not given for equipment rentals once rented.
- To reserve equipment, please call 865-974-9749 or come by the Outdoor Center during our business hours. We cannot accept rental reservations via email or voicemail.
- Any reservations canceled on the day of the pickup will incur a $2/item fee.
- Any reservations not picked up will incur a $5/item fee.
- Equipment returned late is charged at twice the daily rate for every day the equipment is late.