Outdoor Pursuits
Equipment Rental
The Outdoor Pursuits operates to provide the University of Kansas community the opportunity to rent outdoor equipment. Outdoor Pursuits offers different types of camping, backpacking, canoes, and sit-on-top kayaks to rent to Students, Faculty and Staff.
Rental Rates
The Outdoor Pursuits rents camping equipment for the occasional weekend camping to the more extreme multi-day backpacker. The Outdoor Pursuits staff can assist in selecting the appropriate equipment for any outdoor adventure. See price sheet below.
How it works
Equipment is checked out for 1-3 day block periods. The initial block period is mandatory. Beyond the first 3 days, you may rent the equipment for another 3 day block or add on only the days that you need at a daily rate.
Late Fees
Late fees are assessed on a daily rate, for every day the equipment is returned late.
Reservations
Reservation may be made up to three days in advance, must be made in person and paid in full. No refunds will be given - NO EXCEPTIONS. Should weather not permit the user of our Outdoor Pursuits equipment, we will allow the user a credit for future gear use.
Incidental Fees
Cleaning Charges
All equipment must be returned clean and in good condition with all parts or a $15 cleaning fee. If equipment is returned with out all the part a replacement fee will be assessed. This includes gear subjected to rain or water.
Replacement/Damage Charges
Staff can provide a complete list of replacement and damage charges. Most common charges are for tent stakes and sleeping pad fasteners. Please don't lose them.
Equipment Rental Price List
Tents
| Item |
1-3 Days |
4-6 Days |
Additional Days |
| 2 Person |
$6.00 |
$12.00 |
$2.00 |
| 4 Person |
$9.00 |
$18.00 |
$3.00 |
| 6 Person |
$12.00 |
$24.00 |
$4.00 |
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Sleeping Bags
| Item |
1-3 Day Price |
4-6 Day Price |
Additional Day |
| Kelty 20 degree |
$4.00 |
$8.00 |
$1.50 |
| Mountain Hardwear 20 |
$6.00 |
$12.00 |
$2.00 |
| Mountain Hardwear 0 |
$7.00 |
$14.00 |
$2.50 |
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Stoves
| Item |
1-3 Day Price |
4-6 Day Price |
Additional Day |
| Coleman Propane |
$5.00 |
$10.00 |
$2.00 |
| MSR Whisperlite |
$6.00 |
$12.00 |
$2.00 |
| MSR Fuel Bottle |
Included |
Included |
Included |
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Backpacks
| Item |
1-3 Day Price |
4-6 Day Price |
Additional Day |
| Lowe Alpine |
$7.00 |
$14.00 |
$2.50 |
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Sit On Top Kayak
| Item |
1-3 Day Price |
4-6 Day Price |
Additional Day |
| Sit On Top Kayak |
$18.00 |
$36.00 |
$6.00 |
| Personal Flotation Devices |
Included |
Included |
Included |
| Paddle |
Included |
Included |
Included |
Canoes
| Item |
1-3 Day Price |
4-6 Day Price |
Additional Day |
| Canoe, 3 Paddles |
$18.00 |
$36.00 |
$6.00 |
| 3 Personal Flotation Devices |
Included |
Included |
Included |
Headlamps
| Item |
1-3 Day Price |
4-6 Day Price |
Additional Day |
| Petzl Tikka |
$2.00 |
$4.00 |
$1.00 |
| *AA Batteries not included |
Therma-Rest Sleeping Pad
| Item |
1-3 Day Price |
4-6 Day Price |
Additional Day |
| Ridgerest |
$2.00 |
$4.00 |
$1.00 |
MSR Cookset (Pots/Handle)
| Item |
1-3 Day Price |
4-6 Day Price |
Additional Day |
| Alpine Set |
$2.00 |
$4.00 |
$1.00 |
Camp Chair
| Item |
1-3 Day Price |
4-6 Day Price |
Additional Day |
| Crazy Creek |
$2.50 |
$5.00 |
$1.25 |
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