Outdoor equipment rental and much more.

Yes, we are open for the public.

Whether you enjoy paddling a canoe or kayak, riding bicycles, camping or just playing sports in the local city park or in your backyard, the Outdoor Connection Equipment Rental Service. has everything you'll need to experience year round outdoor adventures big and small.

Our outdoor rental center is located in the Recreational Eagle Center on UW-L's campus and we are open everyday.

SERVICES
 1. Outdoor Equipment Rental
2. Outdoor Resource Library: maps, guide books, instruction and periodicals
3. Outdoor Equipment purchasing advice
4. Outdoor Trips and Clinics
5. Outdoor skills training
6. Lectures and Seminars
7. Green Bike Rental Program		 Summer Hours
M-Th 10am - 5pm
Fri. 10am - 6pm
Sat noon- 4pm
Sun Closed
 785-8860
links
 Outdoor Equipment Rental Rates
Non-Profit Group Discounts
Equipment Pick up & Parking Info
Trips and clinics
Green Bikes
Printable Equipment Rental Rates


 
 
OUTDOOR EQUIPMENT RENTAL RATES AND INFORMATION
The Outdoor Connection rents: canoes, kayaks, bikes & blades, camping equipment for car campers and backpackers alike, games for picnics and winter gear such as sleds, cross country skis and snowshoes.
Canoes & Kayak Rental Rates Prices in red are for non-UW-L customers.
Canoe Rental Packages Daily
(returned same day)		 Overnight
(2 days 1 night)		 Weekend
(4 days 3 nights)
Cool, Comfy and Dry $20 $25 $25 $30 $40 $50
Comfy $15 $19 $18 $23 $30 $36
Basic (each) $12  $16 $15  $19 $25 $32
Budget (each) $8    $11 $10  $13 $15  $21
Cool, Comfy & Dry Package : Winona Royalex Canoe, 2 dry bags, 2 crazy creek canoe chairs, large cooler, paddles, pfd and car top carrier.

Comfy Package: Wenonah Royalex Canoe, 2 crazy creek canoe chairs, paddles, pfd and car top carrier.

Basic Package: 17' Wenonah Royalex Canoe, paddles, pfd and car top carrier

Budget Package: Aluminum Canoe, paddles, pfd and car top carrier (Only 2 available)

Available Inventory: 11 Wenonah Royalex, 2 Aluminum

 Wenonah Royalex
Kayak Rental Daily
(returned same day)		 Overnight
(returned next day)		 Weekend
(3 Days)
Touring Kayak (single) $15  $19 $18  $23 $30  $36
Touring Kayak (2 person) $18  $23 $21  $27 $36  $45
Available:
Rec Boats:
(2) 9' Dagger Zydecos
Dagger Zydeco side view

(2) Current Designs Kestral 120 - 12' long -NEW
Kestrel 120

Touring:
(1) Current Designs Kestral 140 - Rotomold 13' 6"long with rudder NEW

Kestrel 140
(2) Current Designs Whistler 14'6' with rudder NEW
 Whistler
(1) 13.5' Current Designs Breeze -without rudder
 Breeze
(1) 14' Perception Carolina
 Carolina 14
(1)18'6" Perception Crosswind - 2 Person
 Crosswind K2
Canoe/Kayak Transportation Daily
(returned same day)		 Overnight
(returned next day)		 Weekend
(3 Days)
8-Canoe Trailer (1 7/8" hitch) $14   $19 $18  $23 $30   $36
6-Canoe Trailer (1 7/8" hitch) $12   $17 $16  $20 $25   $32
Car-top carriers $2   $4 $3   $5 $5   $7
Paddling Accessories
Dry Bags $2   $4 $3   $5 $5   $7
Crazy Creek Chair $3   $5 $5   $8 $8   $11
Paddle $2   $4 $3   $5 $5   $8
Life Jacket $1   $3 $2   $4 $3   $6
General public must use a credit card to rent canoe or kayaks
Bikes & Blade
Rental		 Daily
(returned same day)		 Overnight
(returned next day)		 Weekend
(3 Days)
Cruiser Bikes  
Giant Simple Single		 $5   $8 $8   $11 $14  $20
Giant Simple Single MensGiant Simple Single Womens
Mountain Bikes
 Bianchi Ocelot  15,17,19 & 21" frames		 $10 $15 $15 $20 $20 $25
Mtn Bike Bianchi Ocelot
Mountain Bike
Giant Yukon
with Disc Breaks		 $15  $20 $20 $25 $30  $35
Mountain Bike Giant Yukon
In-line Skates $4   $6 $6   $8 $10 $12
             
Blade/Bike Safety Gear $2  $4 $3  $5 $5  $7
Car Camping / Backpacking
Rental		 Overnight
(returned next day)		 Weekend
(3 Days)
2, 3 or 4 Person Tent --   $5   $8 $12 $16
2 & 3-Person Backpacking Tent --   $10   $14 $16 $20

Sleeping Bag

--   $3   $7 $6  $12
Sleeping Pad -- $2   $5 $4   $7
Headlamp   $2 $4 $4   $6
Water Purifier   $6 $8 $12 $16
Inflatable Sleeping Pad -- $3   $6 $6   $12
Backpack (external or internal frame) -- $5   $9 $9  $15
Portage Pack, Granite Gear -- $5   $9 $9  $15
Portage Pack, Traditional -- $4   $8 $8  $14
2 Burner Base Camp Stove -- $5   $9 $9  $15
1 Burner Back Packer Stove -- $3    $7 $5  $7
Coleman Lantern -- $3    $7 $5  $7
12 piece dining set -- $3    $7 $5  $7
6 piece mess kit -- $3    $7 $5  $7
Family Cook Set -- $6   $8 $8   $10
1 qt. Fuel Bottle, filled -- $2   $2  
54 qt. Cooler -- $6   $8 $8  $10
16 qt. Cooler -- $4 $6 $8  $10
Polyethylene tarp --  $3 $4 $4 $6
Tent Info

2 Person Tents

Sierra Design Orion AST
 
Floor Area: 33 sq. ft.
Trail Weight: 5 lbs. 3 oz.
Packed Size: 6.5 in. x 24 in.
Packed Weight: 5 lbs. 13 oz.
sierra designs orion ast  Sierra Designs Orion AST
Big Agnes Emerald Mountain SL 2

Floor Area: 29 sq. ft.
Trail Weight: 4 lbs. 3 oz.
Packed Size: 8 in x 19 in.
Packed Weight: 4 lbs. 10 oz.
Big Agnes Emerald Mountain SL 2-Person 3-Season Tent One Color, One Size floorplan emeral Mountain SL2
Big Agnes Parkview 2

Floor Area: 36.25 sq. ft.
Trail Weight: 5 lbs. 13 oz.
Packed Size: 8 in x 20 in.
Packed Weight: 6 lbs. 10 oz.
Big Agnes Parkview 2 Tent floorplan of Parkview 2

3 Person Tents

Sierra Design Comet 3

Floor Area:  50 sq. ft.
Trail Weight: 8 lbs. 4 oz.
Packed Size: 24 in x 7 in.
Packed Weight: 8 lbs. 4 oz
Sierra Designs Comet Tent  
Sierra Design Sirius 3

Floor Area:  41 sq. ft.
Trail Weight: 4 lbs. 11 oz.
Packed Size: 23 in x 6 in.
Packed Weight: 5 lbs. 4 oz
Sierra Design Sirius 3 Sierra Design Sirius 3 floorplan
Sierra Design Orion 3 AST

Floor Area:  44 sq. ft.
Trail Weight: 6 lbs. 2 oz.
Packed Size: 6.5 in x 24 in.
Packed Weight: 6 lbs. 8 oz

Sierra Designs Orion 3 AST 3 Season tent

Sierra Designs Orion 3 AST tent; tent with fly

Sierra Designs Orion 3 AST tent; floor diagram

 
Big Agnes Parkview 3

Floor Area:  50 sq. ft.
Trail Weight: 6 lbs. 14 oz.
Packed Size: 9 in x 20 in.
Packed Weight: 7 lbs. 8 oz
Big Agnes Parkview 3 Tent - 3-Person 3-Season Big Agnes Parkview 3 floorplan
Big Agnes Emerald Mountain SL 3

Floor Area:  44 sq. ft.
Trail Weight: 5 lbs.
Packed Size: 8 in x 22 in.
Packed Weight: 5 lbs. 10 oz
Big Agnes Emerald Mountain SL 3-Person 3-Season Tent Emerald Mountain SL 3 floorplan

4 Person Tents

Sierra Design Bedouin 4

Floor Area:  61 sq. ft.
Trail Weight: 12 lbs. 15 oz
Packed Size: 26 in x 10 in.
Packed Weight: 13 lbs. 8 oz
Sierra Design Bedouin 4 Sierra Design Bedouin 4
   
Picnic Daily
(returned same day)		 Overnight
(returned next day)		 Weekend
(3 Days)
Tennis Racquet $2   $3 $3   $4 $4   $6
Baseball Bases $3   $4 $4   $6
Ladder Golf $5   $8 $8   $11 $14  $20
Bocci Ball $4   $6 $6   $8 $10  $15
Frisbee Golf Disc Catchers
Frisbee (Ultimate) $1   $2 $3   $4 $3   $4
Frisbee with cones $2   $3 $3   $4 $4   $5
Canopy Tent (14' X 20') $20   $25 $25   $30 $40   $50
Winter Gear Rental Daily
(returned same day)		 Overnight
(returned next day)		 Weekend
(3 Days)
Cross Country Skis $4   $6 $6   $8 $10  $15
Airboard $5   $8 $8   $11 $14  $20
             
Snowshoes $4   $6 $6   $8 $12 $15
Sled / Inner Tube $2   $3 $3   $4 $4   $5
Toboggan (5 person) $2   $3 $3   $4 $4   $6
Ice Skates (figure & hockey) $2   $3 $3   $4 $4   $5
   
Non-Profit Group Rates
 The Outdoor Connection Outdoor Equipment Rental service is committed to helping groups enjoy the outdoors. We have special rates for non-profit group rentals. Call Nathan Barnhart at 785-6530 for more information.
Parking
 Parking is a premium on UW-L's campus and the parking lots are regularly patrolled by University Police. We have two parking options for customers renting, reserving or picking up gear. 1) University Police have recently added 2 short term parking meters near the entrance of the REC. Bring a quarter! 2) Park near the Outdoor Connection boat and trailer storage area.