Rent Outdoor Gear
Outdoor sports require expensive and specialized equipment. This can really limit the number of activities you try and if you happen to buy equipment that isn't right for you , it's a big waste of money.
You should be able to try all the outdoor sports you want and not lose your shirt in the process.
- $725 the amount a group of four can spend to equip their first camping trip.*
- $700 is the average amount an American outdoor enthusiast spends new gear annually.*
- A new canoe can cost well over $1,000, a mountain bike $700+, snowshoes $200, tents $250, and a sleeping bag $150.
* Based on outdoor participation research by Outdoor Industry, 2018
Rentals temporarily suspended
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, 1601 Farwell St.
Services
- Outdoor Equipment Rental
- Outdoor Resource Library: maps, guide books, instruction and periodicals
- Outdoor Equipment purchasing advice
- Outdoor Trips and Clinics
- Outdoor skills training
- Lectures and Seminars
- 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 Day | Public Day | Each Additional Day |
| $16 | $25 | $12 |
| 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 |
(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 |
(4) 12'6", - holds up to 260 lbs
| CANOE | UWL Day | Public Day | Each additional day |
| Canoe Rental Packages | $20 | $30 | $15 |
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Available Inventory: 10 Wenonah Royalex boats, ( Sprit II , Prospector ),
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KAYAK |
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| Kayak Rental Packages | $12 | $18 | $8 |
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(8) Current Designs Kestral 120 - 12' long
Touring: (4) Current Designs Kestral 140 - Rotomold 13' 6" long
(2) Current Designs Whistler 14'6'
(1) 14' Perception Carolina
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| 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 |
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| Dry Bags | $2 | $4 | $1 |
| Crazy Creek Chair | $3 | $5 | $1 |
| Paddle | $2 | $4 | $1 |
| Life Jacket | $1 | $3 | $1 |
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| PREMIUM MOUNTAIN BIKE |
UWL Day | Public Day | Each additional day |
| $25 | $30 | $12 | |
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| FAT BIKES |
UWL Day | Public Day | Each additional day |
| Wyatt 1x10 | $18 | $25 | $10 |
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| MOUNTAIN BIKE |
UWL Day | Public Day | Each additional day |
| Giant Talon 2 Tempt 3 xs frame |
$15 | $20 | $7 |
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| CRUISER BIKE | UWL Day | Public Day | Each additional day |
| Giant Simple 3 | $9 | $13 | $5 |
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| IN-LINE SKATE |
$6 | $9 | $3 |
| Blade/Bike Safety Gear | $2 | $4 | $1 |
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Bike Rack - 3 bike |
$6 | $9 | $4 |
| Bike Rack - 5 bike | $6 | $9 | $4 |
Camping |
UWL Day | 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 |
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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 information2-person tentsKelty Outfitter Pro 2 |
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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 |
 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 |
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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 |
| 4-person tents Kelty Outfitter Pro |
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Seasons: 3 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 Length: 25 in / 64 cm Pole type: DAC PressfitWall material: 75D Polyester, 40D Mesh Floor material: 210D Nylon, 3000 mm Fly material: 75D polyester, 1800 mm |
| 6-person tents Eureka Timberline Outfitter 6 |
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| 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 |
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| Kelty Outback 6 |
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Seasons: 3 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 |
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ACT Lite 45 + 10 SL Weight: Volume: Size: Material: |
Aircontact 60 + 10 SL Weight: Volume: Size: Material: |
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Aircontact 65 + 10 Weight: Volume: Size: Material: |
Aircontact 70 + 10 SL Weight: Volume: Size: Material: |
Winter Gear |
UWL Day | Public Day | Each Additional Day |
| Cross Country Skis | $8 | $12 | $5 |
| Snowshoes | $8 | $12 | $5 |
| Airboard | $5 | $8 |
$3 |
| Hiking Crampon | $3 | $4 | $2 |
| Sled | $2 | $3 | $1 |
| Toboggan | $2 | $3 | $1 |
| Ice Skates | $2 | $3 | $1 |