Gear Rentals and Information

Outdoor Equipment Rentals

Fall 2008 Gear Rental office hours are

Gear Check Out: Thursdays 3:00-5:00 pm, location below.

Gear Check In: Tuesdays 3:00-5:00 pm, location below.

*Gear must be picked up and dropped off at these set times. In the new Receration Center we will have access to a Gear Rental area with extended hours, opening fall 2009.

Gear Rental Location:

The ROPE gear rentals will be located in the Brown College basement storage, underneath the Wellness Center. The entrance to the Outdoor Program storage area faces entrance number 27A. If you were to go out the back of Brown College, towards the parking lot, take a right hand turn through the grass and you will see the steps down to the storage area. The storage area is underneath the Wellness center, building #62 on the campus map. Please do not go in to the Wellness Center looking for the storage area. The entrance to the storage area is on the opposite side of the building as the Wellness Center entrance. Campus Map.

Available Rental Gear & Prices:

Here is the current list of rental gear and prices. Gear rental packages, coming soon.

Fall 2008 Gear Rental Information
EQUIPMENT	PRICE
Backpack (internal or external frame)	$5
2-Person Tent	$8
3-Person Tent	$9
4-Person Tent	$10
Family Tent	$12
Climbing Shoes	$5
Sleeping Pad	$2
Sleeping Bag	$5
Coleman 2-Burner Stove	$5
Headlamp	$2
Crash Pad	$5
Mess Kit	$3
Bike Saddle	$6
Bike Dry Bag	$4

Rental Gear Policies

Equipment must be rented on Thursdays and returned on Tuesdays during operating hours of 3-5pm. After 5 pm on Tuesday, late fees will be assessed at 1.5 times the original rental charge.

Late fees are assessed at a rate of 1.5 times the original rental charge if not returned on the scheduled date. The renter will be charged for the full retail price of the equipment if it is not returned within two (2) weeks of the scheduled due date.

Every person is required to leave a $20 dirty/damaged/wet deposit at the time of the rental. If the equipment is returned dry, clean and undamaged, the deposit will be returned. If the equipment is returned wet, dirty or damaged, the renter will lose the entire deposit and may be subject to additional cleaning and repair fees.

The renter will incur additional charges if repairs to the wet, dirty or damaged equipment cost more than $20. This includes the cost of materials required to fix the items plus a repair shop fee of $15 per hour. If equipment is damaged beyond repair, the full retail value of the item and shipping costs will be charged.

All equipment is being rented in good condition. Any dirtiness or damages have been recorded and the renter assumes responsibility for the gear in its current condition.

One person may not rent out gear for an entire group. Each individual may only rent equipment for one person.

The Outdoor Equipment Room will keep the $20 deposit until all issues have been settled.

All fees due to the Outdoor Equipment Room must be paid within two weeks of the date the renter is notified. After this period, the renter will loose the deposit. If charges equal more than $20, the renter’s student account will be billed for the balance.

All fees and deposits must be paid by cash (exact change only) or check.

Renters will provide their own fuel for stoves.

Equipment rentals are available for Rice students, faculty & staff only.