The Outdoor Rental Center is your base camp for your next adventure! Our student staff will be able to assist with equipment rental, trip planning, checking out resources, and answering any questions about programs! Our rental center offers you low-cost options to rent backpacking, camping, watersports, climbing, and snowsports equipment! Contact pittoap@pitt.edu with any questions. Reservation requests must be made in person with the Outdoor Rental Center staff.
Rental Equipment
- Accessories
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PRODUCT
DAY
WEEKEND
WEEK
Bear Sack
$6.00
$12.00
$18.00
Camp Chair
$4.00
$8.00
$12.00
Compass
$2.00
$4.00
$6.00
Dry Bag
$2.00
$4.00
$6.00
Hammock and Straps
$8.00
$16.00
$24.00
Headlamp
$2.00
$4.00
$6.00
Inflatable Hammock
$4.00
$8.00
$12.00
Lantern
$2.00
$4.00
$6.00
Medical Kit
$2.00
$4.00
$6.00
Paracord
$2.00
$4.00
$6.00
Reservoir
$2.00
$4.00
$6.00
Slackline
$6.00
$12.00
$18.00
Trekking Poles
$2.00
$4.00
$6.00
- Bikes
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PRODUCT
DAY
WEEKEND
WEEK
Bike Light Set
$2.00
$4.00
$6.00
Bike Lock
$2.00
$4.00
$6.00
Pannier Set
$6.00
$12.00
$18.00
Burley
$16.00
$32.00
$48.00
Repair Kit
$2.00
$4.00
$6.00
- Camping
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PRODUCT
DAY
WEEKEND
WEEK
2 Person Tent
$4.00
$8.00
$12.00
4 Person Tent
$6.00
$12.00
$18.00
6 Person Tent
$8.00
$16.00
$24.00
Tent Footprint
$2.00
$4.00
$6.00
Sleeping Bag (15° - 50°
$6.00
12.00
$18.00
Sleeping Pad
$2.00
$4.00
$6.00
Day Pack (22L)
$4.00
$8.00
$12.00
Backpacking Pack (44L)
$6.00
$12.00
$18.00
- Cooking
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PRODUCT
DAY
WEEKEND
WEEK
Camp Stove
$6.00
$12.00
$18.00
Cook Set
$6.00
$12.00
$18.00
Cooking System
$6.00
$12.00
$18.00
Firestarter
$2.00
$4.00
$6.00
Fuel Canister
$2.00
$4.00
$6.00
Cooler ( 52 QT)
$2.00
$4.00
$6.00
Cooler (90 QT)
$4.00
$8.00
$12.00
- Climbing
-
PRODUCT
DAY
WEEKEND
WEEK
Bouldering Pad
$6.00
$12.00
$18.00
Climbing Shoes
$4.00
$8.00
$12.00
- Snowsports
-
PRODUCT
DAY
WEEKEND
WEEK
Snowshoes
$6.00
$12.00
$18.00
- Watersports
-
PRODUCT
DAY
WEEKEND
WEEK
Inflatable Standup Paddleboard
$16.00
$32.00
$48.00
PFD
$4.00
$8.00
$12.00
Whistle
$2.00
$4.00
$8.00
- Yard Games
-
PRODUCT
DAY
WEEKEND
WEEK
Bluetooth Speaker
$4.00
$8.00
$12.00
Bocce Ball
$2.00
$4.00
$8.00
Corn Hole Boards/Bags
$4.00
$8.00
$12.00
Disc Golf Set
$2.00
$4.00
$8.00
Giant Jenga
$2.00
$4.00
$8.00
Ladderball
$2.00
$4.00
$8.00
Portable Charger
$4.00
$8.00
$12.00
Spikeball
$2.00
$4.00
$8.00
Yoga Mat
$2.00
$4.00
$8.00
Day, Weekend, and Week Rates
- Day Rate
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A one day rate is a rental pickup on one calendar day with a return by closing the following calendar day.
- Weekend Rate
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A weekend rate is a rental pickup anytime after Thursday at 3:00 P.M. during open hours with a return by close of business the following Monday by 3:00 P.M.
- Week Rate
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A week rate is a rental pickup on one calendar day before closing with a return by closing the following day one week in advance.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Where do I go to rent and/or pick up equipment?
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The Outdoor Rental Center is located on the fifth floor entrance of the Recreation and Wellness Center. Reservation requests must be made in person with the Outdoor Rental Center staff.
- Who can rent equipment?
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Current University of Pittsburgh students are eligible to rent equipment.
- Do I need to clean my equipment before returning?
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Yes. If the equipment is returned dirty or wet, the renter will be charged a fee of $10.00.
- What if I damage or lose the equipment?
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If the equipment is returned damaged, a repair fee will be charged. If it is lost or destroyed, a replacement fee will be charged. A list of applicable fees is available at the rental center or upon request.
- What if I return the equipment late?
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If the equipment is returned after the agreed upon due date, the renter will be charged the daily rental fee for everyday late. Equipment not returned by the end of the semester it was rented may be considered lost or stolen and will be charged the replacement fee.