Rent Outdoor Gear

We are renting Snowshoes, XC Skis, Airboard Sleds, regular sleds, and ice skates.

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
Available Inventory: 10 Wenonah Royalex boats, ( Sprit II , Prospector ),
KAYAK
Kayak Rental Packages	$12	$18	$8
(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

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 Day	Public Day	Each additional day
	$25	$30	$12

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

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




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 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
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	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 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 Day	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

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Rent Outdoor Gear

We are renting Snowshoes, XC Skis, Airboard Sleds, regular sleds, and ice skates.

Services

Camping

Picnic items

Tent information

Backpack Info -

Winter Gear

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