Didn’t bring your tent, sleeping bag, or backpack from home? Always wanted to try snowshoeing? Getting excited to go backcountry skiing, but don’t have an avalanche beacon, probe, and shovel? We got you covered! The Outdoor Gear Rental (OGR) at the Student Recreation Center offers students and current members the opportunity to rent and use a variety of outdoor recreation equipment items commonly needed in our Colorado backyard!
How it Works
General Overview
The Outdoor Gear Rental (OGR) in the Student Recreation Center offers current members a variety of commonly used outdoor recreation equipment items to rent such as sleeping bags, tents, backpacks, snowshoes, XC skis, and more.
Membership & Pass Required
Current Student Recreation Center members can purchase a Semester Pass to rent items from the Outdoor Gear Rental for the duration of the semester indicated on the Semester Pass. Members must maintain both a current Student Recreation Center membership and Outdoor Gear Rental (OGR) Semester Pass at the time of equipment checkout to rent equipment.
OGR Semester Pass
Online sales of the OGR Semester or Summer Pass can be purchased here. The total price of the OGR Semester or Summer Pass for each type of membership is as follows:
| Before Tax | After Tax | |
|---|---|---|
| Student | $25 | $27.02 |
| Faculty/Staff | $35 | $37.82 |
| Alumni/Affiliate | $40 | $43.22 |
First Come, First Served
The Outdoor Gear Rental (OGR) does not accept reservations for rental equipment. Equipment is rented “as-is” on a first-come, first-served basis. Reservations can only be made for University Group Rentals.
Semester Rental Period
The rental period begins on the date of checkout. Renters have the rental period to both use and return the equipment to the SRC. Any equipment returned after the due date is subject to late fees.
There are two types of rental periods:
- Weekday Rental: Rental periods that starts on Monday, Tuesday, or Wednesday are considered a Weekday Rental. Weekday rental periods are 1-day in length in which items are due the following day from the day items are checked-out.
- Weekend Rental: Rental periods that starts on Thursday or Friday are considered a Weekend Rental. Weekend rental periods are either 3 or 4 days in length in which items are due Monday directly following the Thursday or Friday items are checked-out.
Summer Rental Period
- Weekend Rental: Rental periods that starts on Thursday or Friday. Weekend rental periods are either 3 or 4 days in length in which items are due Monday directly following the Thursday or Friday items are checked-out.
- Weeklong Rental: Rental period that lasts a full week. Weeklong rental periods are 7 days in length in which items are due back a week from the day you check out. Monday rentals will be due back on the following Monday; Tuesday rentals will be due back the following Tuesday; etc.
Cleaning, Late, & Replacement/Repair Fees
Renters are responsible for returning all equipment back to the Outdoor Gear Rental (OGR) in the condition it was received. CLEANING FEES – If equipment is returned dirty, soiled, stained, contaminated, muddy, etc., the renter will be assessed at minimum, $5 cleaning fee. LATE FEES – $5 per day, per item, up to 3 items. Once the equipment is late more than 10 days, the renter will be charged the full value of the equipment. REPLACEMENT, and REPAIR FEES – If equipment is missing or needs repaired, renters will be charged the total cost of the equipment or cost to repair item. All associated costs will be charged to the renter with documentation and are subject to billing through CSU Accounts Receivable and are subject to regulations concerning overdue accounts.
Renter Equipment Quantity
All OGR Semester Pass holders are eligible to rent up to six (6) single equipment items (example: one tent, one sleeping bag…) at a time for the Rental Period. Student Recreation Center Members may purchase one (1) additional OGR Semester Pass to rent a maximum of twelve (12) items, or doubles of 6 individual items (example: two tents, two sleeping bags, etc.) at a time for the Rental Period.
Refund Policy
The Outdoor Gear Rental (OGR) Semester Pass is non-refundable unless approved by the Climbing Wall/ Outdoor Programs Coordinator. Refund requests can be submitted in accordance with Campus Recreation refund policies and procedures.
Questions & Inquiries
Questions and inquiries regarding Outdoor Gear Rental (OGR) can be directed to [email protected] or by calling 970-491-1669 during our hours of operation.
Types of Gear
Backpacking & Camping
- Backpacks-Osprey Escalante 70+ liters
- Synthetic Sleeping Bags (0o rating)
- Ridgerest Sleeping Pads
- 2, 3, and 4-Person Tents (Big Agnes)
- Bear Proof Canister
- Black Diamond Astro Headlamp
- Black Diamond Camp Lantern
- Dry Bags – 20L
- Two Burner Camp Stove (gas not included)
- Single Burner Camp Stove (gas not included)
- Mess Kit (includes two cups and two bowls)
- Pot Kit (includes two pots and pot handle)
- 2-Person Hammocks w/ straps
- 6L Dromedary/ Water Bladder (MSR)
Winter & Avalanche
- BCA Tracker 3 Avalanche Beacon
- BCA Avalanche Shovel
- BCA Avalanche Probes
- MSR Evo Snowshoes
- Black Diamond Trekking Poles
- Kahtoola Micro-spikes
- Nordic Skis – Salomon Escape 64 Outpath
- Nordic Ski Boots – Salomon Escape Outpath
- Nordic Ski Poles – Salomon Escape Outpath
Mountaineering & Climbing
- Black Diamond Serac Crampons (strap-on)
- Black Diamond Raven Ice Axes
- Evolv Rock Climbing Shoes (sizes 5-14)
- Crash Pads-assorted types
- Rock Climbing Helmets – Black Diamond Half Dome
- Backpack – Osprey Kestrel 28 Liter
Avalanche Gear
CSU Campus Recreation does not provide technical training for avalanche gear. We strongly recommend you receive formal training from a certified agency, before traveling in backcountry terrain.
The American Institute for Avalanche Research and Education offers multiple courses throughout the winter in various parts of Colorado. Note: We will provide this information as a service to the renters on a case-by-case basis.
We also recommend to always check out the weather and avalanche forecast for the region you will be traveling to. The Colorado Avalanche Information Center has detailed information, forecasts, and maps to help keep you safe in the backcountry.
Books & Readings
- Guide Books
- Recreation Textbooks
Group Rentals
Group Rental Policies
The Outdoor Gear Rental (OGR) in the Student Recreation Center offers group rentals for CSU Departments (both academic and non-academic). Group Rentals offer CSU Departments the ability to reserve a variety of commonly used outdoor recreation equipment items to rent such as sleeping bags, tents, backpacks, snowshoes, and more.
Internal Order (IO) Number Required for Payment
If your group rental request is accepted, the department MUST be able to provide an Internal Order Number (also known as an IO Number) through Kuali Financial Systems for payment. Without an Internal Order Number, we will NOT be able to complete the group rental request. The Internal Order Number will be created AFTER your request has been approved and the overall rental cost has been determined.
Reservation Parameters
This Group Rental Request Form must be submitted at least 14 days out from the requested group rental. You can request group rentals up to 90 days in advance.
Rental Period
The standard Rental Period is five (5) days. An extension of the five-day rental period is possible but will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. The longest possible rental period for a Group Rental is 14 days. Renters have the rental period to both use and return the equipment to the Student Recreation Center. Any equipment returned after the due date is subject to late fees.
Renter Equipment Quantity and Cost
There is no maximum quantity of equipment that Group Rentals can request. However, depending on equipment availability, requests may be subject to change. Rental costs vary and will be communicated through email following the submission of this Group Rental Request Form.
Group Rental Gear Available
- Backpacking Bags
- Daypacks
- Sleeping Bags
- Sleeping Pads
- 2-Person Tents
- 3-Person Tents
- 4-Person Tents
- Bear Canisters
- Headlamps
- Lanterns
- Dry Bags
- Two Burner Stoves
- Single Burner Stoves
- Mess Kit
- Pot Kit
- Trekking Poles
- Snowshoes
- Microspikes
- Nordic Ski Kit (skis, boots, and poles)
- Avalanche Rescue Kit (beacon, shovel, probe)
- Crash Pads
- Climbing Helmets
- Climbing Harnesses
- Climbing Shoes
Group Rental Request Form
For questions or concerns or for disability-related accommodations, contact the Climbing Wall/ Outdoor Programs Coordinator at [email protected] or (970) 491-7305.