Equipment Rental
The TCU Outdoor Center encompasses the Equipment Rental program! We rent all the gear you need for your next adventure including: tents, sleeping bags, sleeping pads, backpacks, canoes, kayaks and more! Equipment Rental is free for current TCU Students, Faculty and Staff.
Rental equipment may only be reserved by current TCU Students, Faculty and Staff. See additional policies in our Equipment Rental Agreement.
| Fall Hours | |
| Monday - Thursday | 12:00 pm - 9:00 pm |
| Friday | 12:00pm-7:00pm |
| Saturday - Sunday | 12:00pm-5:00pm |
| *Equipment Rental available during wall hours. | |
| AVAILABLE RENTAL EQUIPMENT | |
|---|---|
| Tents | Boats |
| 2-Person | Canoe* |
| 4-Person | Kayak* |
| Sleep System | Stand Up Paddleboard |
| Sleeping Bag | Water Safety |
| Sleeping Pad | Helmet |
| Backpacking Pack | PFD |
| Camping Accessories | Paddling Accessories |
| 2 Burner Stove (Fuel Not Provided) | Medium Dry Bag |
| Cook Pot Set (3 Pots) | Large Dry Bag |
| Ice Chest | Boat Straps |
Rental and Reservation Policies
- All equipment is available to current TCU students, faculty, and staff upon presentation of a current student or faculty/staff ID card.
- Reservations may be made in person up to 2 weeks in advance at the Outdoor Center. Unreserved equipment is available on a first-come, first-served basis during operating hours.
- Equipment may not be reserved for more than 7 consecutive nights.
- The user assumes all risk and responsibility for any and all claims for damages and injury suffered while using the equipment.
- Please return equipment to the Outdoor Center during normal operating hours. Equipment returned to other areas in the University Recreation Center will not be accepted and late fees may be assessed.
Late, Damage, & Replacement Fees
- Equipment returned late will be charged a $10 per day late fee.
- Individuals abusing equipment or not following procedures may be ineligible to rent equipment in the future.
- Equipment must be returned clean, dry and in good order or a cleaning fee will be assessed for the item. Any gear that is excessively dirty will be assessed a cleaning fee. Excessively wet gear will not be accepted until dried.
- Damaged or lost equipment will be assessed at current retail prices (or price listed in rental agreement)for repair or replacement.
- Tents are flammable! No candles, lanterns, heaters, or any other heat sources should be brought inside tents or near sleeping bags. Do not smoke inside tents. Keep tents away from campfires.
*Canoes have a total capacity of 1,200lbs & Kayaks have a capacity of 300lbs.