U of I Outdoor Rental Center
Explore Idaho with gear from the Outdoor Rental Center
The Outdoor Rental Center at University of Idaho boasts the largest selection of rental outdoor equipment in the Northwest. We offer gear for every season — from summer rafting, kayaking and camping, to winter skiing, snowboarding and backcountry adventures. We also provide ski and snowboard tuning and avalanche rescue packages during the winter months.
Our rentals are open to everyone, and current U of I students enjoy discounted rates with their VandalCard.
Equipment for rent
- Rafts and catarafts
- Kayaks, canoes and stand-up paddle (SUP) boards
- Water clothing and equipment
- Tents, sleeping bags and camping gear
- Skis, snowboards and snowshoes
- Mountaineering equipment
Outdoor Rental Center hours
Academic Rental Center hours
Monday - Friday | 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Summer Rental Center hours
Monday - Friday | 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Rental Center policies and procedures
Rental pricing terms
The U of I Rental Center is user-fee supported.
- All prices listed reflect two-day or weekend rates.
- No charge for pickup and return days (except for one-day rentals).
- Reservations accepted with payment at the rental center.
- Long-term daily rental prices are reduced 50 percent after five days paid at regular rate.
- Equipment must be returned during regular business hours.
Cancellation policy
- Cancellations more than 14 days’ notice = 90 percent refund.
- Cancellations less than 14 days out = 75 percent rental credit refund.
- We cannot issue refunds for purchases made with rental credit.
Reservations
To avoid the weekend rush, we encourage placing your reservations 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday – Thursday. Reservations can be paid in full in person at the Outdoor Rental Center located inside the Student Recreation Center (SRC).
Pickup and returns
Bring your valid ID and allow at least 15 minutes when picking up or returning equipment so staff can verify its condition.
Equipment tune-ups and repairs
Get your gear adventure-ready with professional tuning and repair services from the Outdoor Program.
Rental Center inventory and pricing
All prices reflect two-day or weekend rates, pick-up and drop-off days are free. To check equipment availability, call 208-885-6170.
View our Rental Center rate sheet.
Rafts and catarafts
NRS Expedition Series Self-Bailing Packages
- 10' 6" paddle raft (4-5 person)
- 12' 6" paddle raft (4-5 person)
- 14' paddle raft (6-8 person) | With fish frame (3 person)
- 16' paddle raft (8-10 person)
- NRS Self Bailing Rafts
Frames and oars
- Center or stern frames — varying configurations
- Cooler frame — mounts on thwarts to carry cooler, drybox or other gear
- Three oars
- Fish frame
Kayaks, canoes and stand-up paddleboards
Packages include boat, oars, frame and paddles, life jackets up to rated capacity, pump, repair kit, throw rope, float bags and spray skirts.
Whitewater kayak package
- Jackson Kayaks — Fun, 2Fun, 4Fun Wave Sport — X, Y, Z
Sit-on-top kayak package
- Pyranha Fusion SOT (1 person)
Inflatable kayak packages
- Aire Lynx I or NRS Maverick (1 person)
- NRS Maverick II (2 person)
Touring kayak packages
- Aquaterra or Prijon (1 person)
- Wilderness Systems (2 person)
Canoe package
- Old Town Discovery 174 (2 person)
SUP board package
- NRS Earl, Baron or Hydrus Joyride
Kayak accessories
- Kayak float bags or sprayskirt
Water clothing and equipment
Cold water clothing
- Farmer John Wetsuit
- Splash or Neoprene Jacket
- Farmer John Wetsuit and Jacket package
- Booties
- Gloves
Paddles
- Raft or canoe — Carlisle
- Sea kayak — Aquabound
- Whitewater — Carlisle Magic
Other water equipment
- Life jackets
- Helmets
- Dry bags
- Throw rope
- Raft cargo deck or cargo net
- Pumps — Wonder Pump
- Ammo can — 11” x 7” x 6”
- River toilet system
- Paco pads
- NRS strap package
Tents, sleeping bags and camping gear
Backpacks
- External frame pack - Kelty
- Internal frame pack - North Face, Lowe Alpine, Quest or Osprey
Bikepacking bags
- Bikepacking package — Giant handlebar, frame or Revelate seat bag
- Individual — Giant handlebar, frame or Revelate seat bag
Backpacking tents
- 1-2 person Alpine Mystique for backpacking
- 2 person Spire for climbing or backpacking
- 2-3 person Trango 3.1 mountain tent
Basecamping tents
- 2-3 person Alps Taurus
- 4 person Alps Taurus
Sleeping bags
- Summer weight synthetic
- Winter weight synthetic
Sleeping pads
- Closed or open cell sleeping pads
- Paco Pads
Coolers and dry boxes
- Coolers — 80, 105, 123, 160, 175 and 210 quart
- Dry Boxes — York Pack 80 quart
Stoves
- MSR Whisperlight
- Coleman Two-Burner Camp Stove
Other camping equipment
- Roll-a-table
- Fire pan
- Extra fuel canister
- Cooking pot — One or two quart, stainless steel
- Coleman lantern
- Camp chair
- Bear canister
Skis, snowboards and snowshoes
Alpine ski package
- Salomon Enduro ski package - Includes skis, boots and poles
Skis, boots or poles available separately. Ski bindings may require adjustment and testing.
Alpine Touring package
- SEGO package — Includes skis, G3 ION tech bindings and skins
Skis and boots available separately
Cross country ski packages
- Salomon Cross Country ski package - Includes skis, boots and poles
Skis, boots or poles available separately
Telemark ski packages
- Atomic RT-86 or TM-22 with Black Diamond boots
- Atomic Telemark skis or Black Diamond boots available separately
- Black Diamond Climbing Skins
Snowboard packages
- Snowboard package — Includes Atomic board, boots and bindings
Snowboard or boots available separately
Splitboard package
- Splitboard package — Includes Voile Artisan board, Light Rail bindings, boots and skins
Snowshoe package
- Snowshoe package — Includes Crescent Moon or Sherpa snowshoes with poles
Backcountry skiing equipment
- Adjustable ski poles — Black Diamond
- Avalanche probe — Black Diamond
- Avalanche transceiver — BCA Tracker 2 without batteries
- Avalanche shovels — Black Diamond
- Climbing skins — Voile Snakeskins
- Snow saw
Snow helmets
- Salomon Snow Helmets
Mountaineering equipment
Ice climbing
- Black Diamond ice tool
- Black Diamond helmet
- Black Diamond harness
- Mountaineering boots (Koflach)
- Crampons (2-F, G-10 or G-12)
Mountaineering equipment
- Rock shoes — La Sportiva
- Ice axe — Black Diamond
- Avalanche probe — Black Diamond
- Avalanche transceiver — BCA Tracker 2 without batteries
- Avalanche shovel — Black Diamond
- Helmet — Black Diamond
- Harness — Black Diamond
- Headlamp
- Mountaineering boots (2-F, G-10 or G-12 Koflach)
- Crampons (2-F, G-10 or G-12)
Equipment repair and tune-ups
The Outdoor Program offers professional tuning and repair services for a variety of outdoor equipment — available to University of Idaho students and community members.
Have a question about a service? Call us at 208-885-6170.
Ski and snowboard tuning services
- Full tune – Hot wax, precision edge filing (base and side), base leveling and p-tex fill for a smooth, fast ride.
- Edge and wax – Precision edge filing with a hot wax finish for sharp turns and better control.
- Hot wax – Traditional hot wax for improved glide and protection.
- Binding adjustment and testing – Available for Salomon, Atomic, Look, Rossignol and Marker bindings.
- Base weld for core shots – Repair deep gouges with durable base welds.
- Epoxy work – Fix delamination, chips and minor damage.
- Ski mounting – Professional mounting for alpine ski bindings.
Equipment repair services
- Tent repairs – Fabric patches, zipper fixes and pole repair. Bring your gear for an estimate.
- Backpack repairs – Strap, buckle and fabric repairs. Bring your gear for an estimate.
- Raft repairs – High-quality patching for punctures, rips and valve issues on Hypalon, PVC and urethane boats. Pricing by estimate.
Contact information
The rental center is available to answer any questions by phone at 208-885-6170 or by email.