The gear shop will be closed from May 4–19. Beginning May 20, our hours will be Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 2–6 PM! Holiday closures pending.
Summer Hours
Grab your gear
There’s no reason to break the bank shopping for expensive equipment. At IU Outdoor Adventures, you can buy, rent, or borrow the gear you need at competitive prices while helping our mission of supporting students. What could be better?
To begin the equipment rental process, please submit a Gear Rental Request.
The Gear Shop
Eigenmann HallRoom 020
1900 E. Tenth Street
Bloomington, IN 47406
- Phone: 812-855-2231
Email: oadesk@iu.edu
Spring Shop Hours:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Sunday
2 p.m.–6 p.m.
Discounted Rental Packages
Group of 2-4: $38/person/night
• Degree-appropriate sleeping bag with liner
• Sleeping pad
• Headlamp
• Stove
• Sleep system (tent, tarp, or hammock)
• Water storage
• Dishwashing system
• Cook kit + percolator
- Not included in packages: Food, fuel, water purification, first aid kits
- All camping packages discounted when bringing own sleeping bag and/or sleep system
- Groups of 4+ please email oadesk@indiana.edu for custom pricing
- Consult our Adventure Specialists for input on where to go, how to plan, and how to use your rental equipment! Email oadesk@indiana.edu.
Group of 2-4: $42/person/night
• Backing pack
• Degree-appropriate sleeping bag with liner
• Sleeping pad
• Headlamp
• Stove
• Sleep system (tent, tarp, or hammock)
• Water storage
• Dishwashing system
• Cook kit + percolator
- Not included in packages: Food, fuel, water purification, first aid kits
- All camping packages discounted when bringing own sleeping bag and/or sleep system
- Groups of 4+ please email oadesk@indiana.edu for custom pricing
- Consult our Adventure Specialists for input on where to go, how to plan, and how to use your rental equipment! Email oadesk@indiana.edu.
Group of 2-4: $50/person/night
• Backpacking Package, plus:
• Rain jacket
• Rain pants
• Camp chair
• Compass
• Trekking Poles
- Not included in packages: Food, fuel, water purification, first aid kits
- All camping packages discounted when bringing own sleeping bag and/or sleep system
- Groups of 4+ please email oadesk@indiana.edu for custom pricing
- Consult our Adventure Specialists for input on where to go, how to plan, and how to use your rental equipment! Email oadesk@indiana.edu.
Group of 2-4: $25/person/night
• Poles
• Snowshoes
• Headlamp
• BioLite FirePit
Email oadesk@indiana.edu to inquire about making this a camping package.
- Not included in packages: Food, fuel, water purification, first aid kits
- Groups of 4+ please email oadesk@indiana.edu for custom pricing
- Consult our Adventure Specialists for input on where to go, how to plan, and how to use your rental equipment! Email oadesk@indiana.edu.
Group of 2-4: $55/person/night
• Preferred watercraft(s)
• Dry bag
• Degree-appropriate sleeping bag with liner
• Sleeping pad
• Headlamp
• Stove
• Sleep system (tent, tarp, or hammock)
• Water storage
• Dishwashing system
• Cook kit + percolator
- Not included in packages: Food, fuel, water purification, first aid kits
- All camping packages discounted when bringing own sleeping bag and/or sleep system
- Groups of 4+ please email oadesk@indiana.edu for custom pricing
- Consult our Adventure Specialists for input on where to go, how to plan, and how to use your rental equipment! Email oadesk@indiana.edu.
Group of 2-4: $78/person/night
• Mountain bike
• Helmet
• Tire repair kit
• Optional vehicle rack & lock
• Degree-appropriate sleeping bag with liner
• Sleeping pad
• Headlamp
• Stove
• Sleep system (tent, tarp, or hammock)
• Water storage
• Dishwashing system
• Cook kit + percolator
- Not included in packages: Food, fuel, water purification, first aid kits
- All camping packages discounted when bringing own sleeping bag and/or sleep system
- Groups of 4+ please email oadesk@indiana.edu for custom pricing
- Consult our Adventure Specialists for input on where to go, how to plan, and how to use your rental equipment! Email oadesk@indiana.edu.
All IU students, faculty, and staff receive a 10% discount on personal rentals.
Rental rates
Gear rental reservations can be made on site during our open hours, but drop-in reservations cannot be guaranteed. In order to provide you with the equipment you need, we recommend that your rental request be submitted 48 hours in advance. For IU holiday break periods, there will be a minimum 2–3 night rental rate. Payment can be made by credit card, bursar, or check.
Item | 1 night | 2–3 nights | 4–7 nights |
---|---|---|---|
Mountain Bike (includes a helmet and repair kit) | $30 | $56 | $86 |
Cruiser Bike (includes helmet) | $25 | $47 | $72 |
Bike Rack (for vehicle) | $10 | $16 | $26 |
Bike Lock | $3 | $5 | $8 |
Item | 1 night | 2–3 nights | 4–7 nights |
---|---|---|---|
Lantern | $10 | $16 | $26 |
Sleeping Bag (includes pad) | $11 | $18 | $29 |
Sleeping Pad only | $3 | $5 | $8 |
Backpack | $11 | $18 | $29 |
Pack Cover | $3 | $5 | $8 |
Headlamp | $5 | $9 | $14 |
Crazy Creek Chair | $4 | $6 | $10 |
Compass | $3 | $5 | $8 |
Trekking Poles | $7 | $12 | $19 |
Trowel | $2 | $4 | $6 |
Water Drom | $6 | $10 | $16 |
Rain Jacket | $10 | $16 | $26 |
Rain Pants | $10 | $16 | $26 |
Hammock | $6 | $10 | $16 |
48 Oz Nalgene "Silo" | $2 | $4 | $6 |
Bear Canister | $5 | $9 | $14 |
Item | 1 night | 2–3 nights | 4–7 nights |
---|---|---|---|
Shoes (Velcro/Laced) | $3 | $8 | $15 |
Item | 1 night | 2–3 nights | 4–7 nights |
---|---|---|---|
Backpacking Stove | $10 | $16 | $26 |
Two-burner Stove | $10 | $16 | $26 |
Pot Set | $6 | $10 | $16 |
Fry Bake (Pan) | $6 | $10 | $10 |
Dutch Oven | $6 | $10 | $16 |
Utensil Set | $2 | $4 | $6 |
Cooler (60 Qt) | $6 | $10 | $16 |
Item | 1 night | 2–3 nights | 4–7 nights |
---|---|---|---|
Spike Ball | $5 | $9 | $14 |
Slack Line | $5 | $9 | $14 |
Kan Jam | $5 | $9 | $14 |
Corn Hole | $5 | $9 | $14 |
Firepit | $10 | $16 | $26 |
Item | 1 night | 2-3 nights | 4-7 nights |
---|---|---|---|
2 Person Tent | $17 | $25 | $42 |
3 Person Tent | $19 | $27 | $46 |
4 Person Tent | $21 | $29 | $50 |
6 Person Tent | $23 | $31 | $54 |
Plastic Ground Tarp | $3 | $4 | $7 |
Nylon Tarp | $9 | $13 | $22 |
Item | 1 night | 2–3 nights | 4–7 nights |
---|---|---|---|
Canoe | $25 | $47 | $72 |
Recreational Kayak | $25 | $47 | $72 |
Whitewater Kayak | $25 | $47 | $72 |
Stand Up Paddle Board | $25 | $47 | $72 |
Touring Kayak (Solo) | $30 | $56 | $86 |
Touring Kayak (Tandem) | $35 | $65 | $100 |
Wetsuit | $10 | $16 | $26 |
Life Jacket | $6 | $10 | $16 |
Paddle | $6 | $10 | $16 |
Dry Bag | $6 | $10 | $16 |
Item | 1 night | 2–3 nights | 4–7 nights |
---|---|---|---|
Cross-country Skis, Boots, and Poles | $15 | $24 | $39 |
Snowshoes | $11 | $18 | $28 |
Long-term rental discounts
Discounts are available for long-term (more than one week) rentals.
- 8–14 nights: 10% off standard rental rate
- 15–21 nights: 20% off standard rental rate
- 22–28 nights: 30% off standard rental rate
- 29+ nights: 40% off standard rental rate