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Equipment Rental

Equipment Rental

All the gear you will need for your next camping trip including tents, sleeping bags, backpacks, canoes and kayaks.  Equipment must be checked out and returned  to the Outdoor Center during normal operating hours.

Spring 2024 Hours
Monday-Thursday12:00pm - 7:00pm
Friday11:00am - 4:00pm
Saturdays - Sundays11:00am - 4:00pm
Spring Break Hours
Monday - Thursday12:00pm-5:00pm
Friday - Sundays11:00am - 4:00pm
LAND RENTAL24 HOURSBASIC
1-3 Days
EXTENDED
4-7 Days
Tent
2 Person-$15$30
4 Person-$20$40
Sleeping
Sleeping Bag-$8$16
Sleeping Pad-$5$10
Backpack-$10$20
Camping Accessories
2 Burner Stove (Fuel Needed)-$10$20
Cook Pot Set (3 Pots)-$5$10
Ice Chest-$5$10
Pop-Up Canopy Tent-$20$40
Crazy Creek Chair-$5$10
Hammock -$10$20
WATER RENTAL24 HOURSBASIC
1-3 Days
EXTENDED
4-7 Days
Canoe$25$40$80
Kayak$15$30$60
Stand Up Paddleboard$20$35$70
Helmet$5$10$15
Extra PFD$5$10$15
Extra Paddle$4$6$8
Dry Pack$10$15$20

Please be aware that if you break, lose, or fail to return any rented equipment, there will be a fee assessed.

Equipment Rental Policies
Rental equipment may be reserved and rented by eligible participants following
these guidelines:

Equipment Rental Agreement

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. Equipment not reserved is available on a first-come, first-served basis during operating hours and must be paid for in full at the time of rental pick-up.
  • Cancellations must be made at least 48 hours prior to check out time or rental fees paid will not be refunded.
  • No credit or refund will be issued for items rented but not used or for early return.
  • 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.

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 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 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.