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Rentals and Service Center

A page within Rec Sports

  1. Do you rent to the public?
    Yes we do.  Current students and REC members receive a discount.

  2. What kind of equipment do you rent?
    We rent everything you would need for your outdoor adventures big or small.  Bikes, Tents, Camping gear, canoes, kayaks, stand-up paddleboards, sleds, cross-country skis, snowshoes, and more

  3. Are your rentals available for short-term or long-term use?
    Items can be rented for as long as you need

  4. How do I make a reservation?
    Give us a call 608-785-8860 or email us at: outdoorcnt@uwlax.edu

  5. What is your cancellation policy?
    Please give us 24 hours' notice.  Last-minute cancellations prevent other folks from renting equipment.

  6. What forms of payment do you accept?
    Visa, Mastercard, Discover, Apple Pay, American express, student bill

  7. Do you offer delivery and pick-up services?
    Sorry, no we don't offer this service, but we have roof top and bike carriers.

  8. Do you offer discounts for large or multi-day rentals?
    Yes, and we can work with you to make sure your needs are met. Give us a call 608-785-8860 or email us at: outdoorcnt@uwlax.edu

  9. Do you provide training or instructions on how to use the equipment?
    We can teach you how to operate the gear you are renting properly.

  10. What is your policy on damage or loss of rented equipment?
    Customers are responsible for the cost of repairs or replacement.

  11. Where can I park?
    If available, park in front of the chain fence gate in front of our boat yard.  If there isn't space available in our loading area you'll need to pay for parking.

RESERVE GEAR Give us call:  608.785.8860 or email your request to outdoorcnt@uwlax.edu

The Outdoor Connection Equipment Rental Center 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 UWL's campus, 1610 Farwell St.

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

The Outdoor Connection rents gear to the students, faculty, staff and the general public.  

How To Rent -
Before you visit make sure you bring a valid drivers license. When you arrive at the Outdoor Connection our friendly staff will take down your information, what type of equipment you are wanting to rent, and for how long you wish to rent it. Full payment is required to reserve equipment from the OC.  Large group rentals (5 or more of one item) will be required to pay a deposit equal to 50% of the total price.

Parking
Parking is a premium on UWL'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) Guest parking is available in the lot across from the REC (C7)  Parking is not free.  Please use the pay stations to pay for parking.  2) Park near the Outdoor Connection boat and trailer storage area.

INFLATABLE PADDLE BOARD  10'6" Package UWL Student and/or REC member
Day

General Public

Day

Each Additional
Day
  $16 $25 $12

NRS stand up paddle board

SOLID PADDLE BOARD
BIC 
ACE TEC  10'6" and 11'6"  Stand Up Paddle Board Basic Package
UWL Day Public Day Each Additional
Day
  $16 $25 $12

 

Bic Paddle Board 10_6BIC SUP11_6
(3) 10' 6" - Holds up to 200 lbs                 (4) 11'6" - Holds up to 260 lbs

 TOURING PADDLE BOARD UWL Day Public Day Each Additional Day
BIC ACE TEC WING 12'6" Touring Stand Up Paddle Board Premium Package $16 $25 $12


Ace Tec Wing photo
(4)  12'6", - holds up to 260 lbs

CANOE UWL Day Public Day Each additional day
Canoe Rental Packages $20 $30 $15

Available Inventory: 10 Wenonah Royalex boats, ( Sprit II , Prospector ),

Wenonah Royalex

KAYAK

Kayak Rental Packages $12 $18 $8

(8) Current Designs Kestral 120 - 12' long

Kestrel 120

 

Touring: (4) Current Designs Kestral 140 - Rotomold 13' 6" long 

Kestrel 140

(2) Current Designs Whistler 14'6' 

Whistler

(1) 14' Perception Carolina 

Carolina 14

 

Canoe/Kayak Transportation UWL Day Public Day Each additional day
8-Canoe Trailer (2" hitch) $40 $59 $11
6-Canoe Trailer (2" hitch) $40 $59 $11
Car-top carriers $2 $4 $1

Paddling Accessories
Dry Bags $2 $4 $1
Crazy Creek Chair $3 $5 $1
Paddle $2 $4 $1
Life Jacket $1 $3 $1
General public must use a credit card to rent canoes or kayaks
PREMIUM MOUNTAIN BIKE
UWL Student and/or REC member
Day
General Public Day Each additional day
  $25 $30 $12

FAT BIKES
UWL Day Public Day Each additional day
Wyatt 1x10 $18 $25 $10
Wyatt Fat Bike



MOUNTAIN BIKE
UWL Day Public Day Each additional day
Giant Talon 2
Tempt 3 xs frame
$15 $20 $7



CRUISER BIKE UWL Day Public Day Each additional day
Giant Simple 3 $9 $13 $5
GaintSimple3M600
GiantSimple3W600
 
 
       
IN-LINE SKATE
$6 $9 $3
Blade/Bike Safety Gear $2 $4 $1

Bike Rack - 3 bike

$6 $9 $4
Bike Rack - 5 bike $6 $9 $4

Camping

UWL Student and/or REC member
Day
General Public Day Each Additional Day
2 or 3 Person Tent $6 $10 $5
4 & 6-Person Tent $10 $15 $5
Hammock - Single Nest  $5      $8 $3
Hammock - Double Nest $5 $8 $3

Sleeping Bag 

$6 $9 $4
Sleeping Pad $3 $4 $2
Headlamp $2 $5 $2
Water Purifier $6 $8 $3
Backpack $6 $9 $4
2 Burner Base Camp Stove $5 $8 $3
4 Person cook set $6 $8 $3
4 Person kitchen set $2 $3 $1
Cooler -Large Expedition $8 $12 $5
Cooler -Small / Medium $2 $3 $1
Polyethylene tarp $1 $2 $1

Picnic items

UWL Day Public Day Each Additional Day
       
Bocci Ball $4 $6 $2
Frisbee Golf Disc Catchers $2 $4 $2
       

Tent information

2-person tents
Kelty Outfitter Pro 2
  • Seasons: 3
  • Number of doors: 2
  • Number of vestibules: 2
  • Capacity: 2
  • Number of poles: 2


Dimensions:

Minimum weight: 6 lbs 6 oz / 2.89 kg

Packaged weight: 6 lbs 14 oz / 3.12 kg

Floor area: 35 ft2 / 3.25 m2

Vestibule area: 10 ft2 + 10 ft2 / 0.9 m2 + 0.9 m2

Length: 89 in / 226 cm

Width: 57 in / 145 cm

Height: 43 in / 109 cm

Alps Mountaineering 2 person tent

Packed diameter: 8 in / 20 cm

Packed Length: 23 in / 58 cm

Pole type: DAC Pressfit

Wall material: 75D Polyester, 40D Mesh

Floor material: 210D Nylon, 3000 mm

3-person tents 
Kelty Outfitter Pro

Seasons: 3

Number of doors: 2

Number of vestibules: 2

Capacity: 3

Number of poles: 2

Dimensions:

Minimum weight: 7 lbs 5 oz / 3.32 kg

Packaged weight: 7 lbs 14 oz / 3.57 kg

Floor area: 46 ft2 / 4.28 m2

Vestibule area: 10 ft2 + 10 ft2 / 0.9 m2 + 0.9 m2

Length: 88 in / 224 cm

Width: 75 in / 191 cm

Height: 49 in / 124 cm


Packed diameter: 8 in / 20 cm

Packed Length: 24 in / 61 cm
Pole type: DAC Pressfit

Wall material: 75D Polyester, 40D Mesh

Floor material: 210D Nylon, 3000 mm

Fly material: 75D polyester, 1800 mm

4-person tents
Kelty Outfitter Pro

Seasons: 3
Number of doors: 2
Number of vestibules: 2
Capacity: 4
Number of poles: 2

Dimensions:

Minimum weight: 7 lbs 8 oz / 3.4 kg

Packaged weight: 8 lbs 1 oz / 3.66 kg

Floor area: 60 ft2 / 5.58 m2

Length: 87 in / 221 cm

Width: 99 in / 251 cm

Height: 52 in / 132 cm



Packed diameter:
 8 in / 20 cm

Packed Length: 25 in / 64 cm

Pole type: DAC Pressfit

Wall material: 75D Polyester, 40D Mesh

Floor material: 210D Nylon, 3000 mm

Fly material: 75D polyester, 1800 mm

 

6-person tents 
Eureka Timberline Outfitter 6
Floor Size 8'6" x 10'3" 
Pack Size 8" x 30" 
Min Weight 18 lbs. 8 oz. 
Seasons 4 
Tent Area 87 sq. ft. 
Center Height 6' 3" 
Sleeps 6




Kelty
Outback 6

Seasons: 3
Number of doors: 1
Number of vestibules: 1

Capacity: 6

Minimum weight: 13 lb 12 oz / 6.2 kg

Packaged weight: 15 lb 3 oz / 6.9 kg

Floor area: 87 ft2 / 8.1 m2

Vestibule area: 22 ft2 / 2 m2 

Length: 118 in / 300 cm

Width: 106 in / 269 cm

Height: 76 in / 193 cm

Packed diameter: 8 in / 20 cm

Packed Length: 27 in / 69 cm


Number of poles: 2

Pole type: Fiberglass

Wall material: No-See-Um Mesh

Floor material:
68D Polyester, 1800 mm

Fly material: 68D Polyester, 1800 mm

Backpack Info -


Deuter Brand

ACT Lite 45 + 10 SL

Weight:
3 lbs 4 oz 
xxx g

Volume:
2750 + 610 cubic inches 
45 + 10 litre

Size:
29 / 11 / 9.4 (H x W x D) Inch 
74 / 28 / 24 (H x W x D) cm

Material:
Deuter-Microrip-Nylon 
Deuter-Duratex-Lite 
Deuter-Ripstop 210

Aircontact 60 + 10 SL

Weight:
5 lbs 15 oz 
2690 g

Volume:
3660 + 610 cubic inches 
60 + 10 litre

Size:
33 / 15 / 11 (H x W x D) Inch
83 / 37 / 27 (H x W x D) cm

Material:
Deuter-Duratex

Aircontact 65 + 10 backpack Aircontact 70 + 10 backpack

Aircontact 65 + 10

Weight:
6 lbs 0 oz 
2710 g

Volume:
3970 + 610 cubic inches 
65 + 10 litre

Size:
33 / 16 / 11 (H x W x D) Inch 
84 / 40 / 28 (H x W x D) cm

Material:
Deuter-Duratex

Aircontact 70 + 10 SL

Weight:
6 lbs 5 oz 
2860 g

Volume:
4270 + 610 cubic inches 
70 + 10 litre

Size:
34 / 16 / 11 (H x W x D) Inch
86 / 40 / 29 (H x W x D) cm

Material:
Deuter-Duratex

Winter Gear

UWL Student and/or REC member

Day

General Public Day Each Additional Day
Cross Country Skis $8 $12 $5
Snowshoes $8 $12 $5
Airboard $5 $8

$3

Fat Bike
$18
$25

$10

Hiking Crampon $3 $4 $2
Sled $2 $3 $1
Toboggan  $2 $3 $1
Ice Skates $2 $4 $1

RENTERS solely responsible for the safe and proper are and handling of the equipment while rented.

RENTERS assumes total responsibility for the proper care and handling of the equipment, and agree to pay the cost of repairs whether caused by accident, neglect, or misuse. Failure to pay the damages will result in legal action in a court of law and/or holding of official records.

There are no refunds on reserved equipment with less than three (3) days advance notice.

Potential Additional Charges

Late Fee: RENTERS are responsible for making arrangements to ensure that equipment is returned on time. Equipment MUST be returned to the Outdoor Connection before closing of the Recreational Eagle Center, unless special arrangements have been made. Late returns will be subject to additional rental charges equal to the daily “add a day” rate.

Damages and Repair: Damage and repair charges are based on returning the equipment in the same condition as when issued (wear due to continued use is expected). Charges include $10/hour labor, cost of replacement parts or materials, and any other related expenses.

Loss or Theft: Full financial responsibility will be assumed by the renter to compensate for the loss or theft of equipment. Replacement costs will be calculated using current market prices.

Cleaning: All items must be returned in the same condition as when issued. A $5 cleaning fee will be charged for each item that requires cleaning.

Recreational Eagle Center (REC) Hours

Regular Hours

Monday - Friday: 6am-11pm
Saturday: 10am-10pm
Sunday: 11am-10pm

Contact Us
608.785.5225
recoffice@uwlax.edu

Outdoor Connection (OC) Hours

Regular Hours

Monday - Friday: Noon - 6pm
Saturday: 10am - 6pm
Sunday: 11am - 6pm

Contact Us
608.785.8860
outdoorcnt@uwlax.edu

Fitness Center Hours

Regular Hours

Monday - Friday: 6am-10pm
Saturday: 10am-9pm
Sunday: 11am-9pm

Live Facility Counts

Contact Us
608.785.5210
recoffice@uwlax.edu

Climbing Wall Hours

Regular Hours

Monday - Friday: 4pm - 9pm (Bouldering Only: 4-5pm and 8-9pm)
Saturday: 3pm-6pm
Sunday: 5pm-8pm

Contact Us
608.785.5225
recoffice@uwlax.edu

EZONE Esports & Gaming Hours

Regular Hours

Monday - Friday: 3pm-11pm
Saturday & Sunday: Noon - 10pm

Contact Us
608.785.8921
recsportsesports@uwlax.edu

Mitchell Hall Pool Hours

Regular Hours

Monday:  12pm-12:50pm, 8pm-10:30pm
Tuesday:  8pm-10:30pm
Wednesday:  12pm-12:50pm, 8pm-10:30pm
Thursday:  8pm-10:30pm
Friday:  12pm-12:50pm, 7pm-9pm
Saturday:  12pm-3pm
Sunday:  1pm-4pm

Contact Us
608.785.8698
recoffice@uwlax.edu

Fieldhouse Hours

Access to the Fieldhouse during open rec hours is restricted to those who have a current REC membership (student, faculty/staff, alumni).

Regular Open Rec Hours
Sunday:  6pm-10pm

Second Floor Track Hours
Managed by the Athletic Department
Monday-Friday:  11am-1pm

Contact Us
608.785.5225
recoffice@uwlax.edu