Equipment Rental Center

Equipment Center

Need gear to get outside? We've got it ready for you at prices you can afford. Take advantage of your student fees and come down to the Outdoor Program Equipment Center and get just the right gear for your own adventure.

Location: Academic and Student Recreation Center, room 101
Phone: 503.725.5668
Email: eqc@pdx.edu


The Equipment Center will re-open for business on Monday September 28, 2009 in our new office located in the ASRC, room 101.

Camping and Backpacking | Climbing and Mountaineering | Skiing and Snowshoes

Raft Packages and Accessories | Kayak Packages and Accessories | Clothing

Rental Policies


Hours of Operation:

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
11am-7pm
11am - 5pm
11am - 7pm
11am - 7pm
11am - 7pm

Camping & Backpacking

PSU Student/ASRC Member 1-4 Day/
Additional Day


Public (non-member) 1-4 Day/
Additional Day

3 Season Tent (2, 3 and 4 person) $10.00/$2.00 $20.00/$4.00
4 Season Tent (4 person) $15.00/$3.00 $30.00/$6.00
Internal Frame Backpack $7.00/$1.50 $14.00/$3.00
Sleeping bag – Minus 5 degree $8.00/$1.50 $16.00/$3.00
Sleeping bag – 30 degree $6.00/$1.25 $12.00/$2.50
Compression Sack $2.00/$0.50 $4.00/$0.75
Sleeping Pad – closed cell $2.00/$0.50 $4.00/$0.75
Stove – single burner, backpacking $5.00/$1.00 $10.00/$2.00
Stove – two burner, propane $4.00/$0.75 $8.00/$1.50
Cook set – pot and pan $4.00/$0.75 $8.00/$1.50
Headlamp (batteries not included) $3.00/$0.50 $6.00/$1.25
Coolers (40 quart) $3.50/$0.75 $7.00/$1.50
Backpacking Shovel $1.00/$0.25 $2.00/$0.50
Propane Lantern $4.00/$0.75 $8.00/$1.50
Compass $2.00/$0.50 $4.00/$0.75

Climbing and Mountaineering

PSU Student/ASRC Member 1-4 Day/
Additional Day


Public (non-member) 1-4 Day/
Additional Day

Collapsible Snow Shovel $4.00/$0.75 $8.00/$1.50
Mountaineering Boots $10.00/$2.00 $20.00/$4.00
Crampons $5.00/$1.00 $10.00/$2.00
Ice Axe $5.00/$1.00 $10.00/$2.00
Helmet $3.00/$0.50 $6.00/$1.25
Avalanche Transceiver $10.00/$2.00 $20.00/$4.00
Avalanche Probe $4.00/$0.75 $8.00/$1.50

Skiing and Snowshoes

PSU Student/ASRC Member 1-4 Day/
Additional Day


Public (non-member) 1-4 Day/
Additional Day

Cross Country Ski Package (Skinny skis, boots, poles) $10.00/$2.00 $20.00/$4.00
Cross Country Boots $4.00/$0.75 $8.00/$1.50
Cross Country Poles $4.00/$0.75 $8.00/$1.50
Cross Country Skis $4.00/$0.75 $8.00/$1.50
Collapsible Poles $6.00/$1.25 $12.00/$2.50
Snow Shoes w/ Collapsible Poles
$12.00/$2.50
$24.00/$5.00
Snow Shoes $9.00/$1.75 $18.00/$3.50

Raft Packages and Accessories

PSU Student/ASRC Member 1-4 Day/
Additional Day


Public (non-member) 1-4 Day/
Additional Day

16’ Raft w/ frame package
(Boat, pump, pfd’s, throw rope, helmets for up to 3 people, and frame package: frame, oars, cargo net, straps, cooler, dry boxes)
$110.00/$22.00 $220.00/$44.00
14’ Raft package w/frame
(Boat, pump, pfd’s, throw rope, helmets, paddles for up to 3 people, and frame package: frame, oars, cargo net, straps, cooler, dry boxes).
$105.00/$21.00 $210.00/$42.00
12’ Raft package (paddle boat)
(Boat, pump, pfd’s, helmets, paddles,throw rope for up to 6 people)
$75.00/$15.00 $150.00/$30.00
Personal Flotation Device (Type V) $4.00/$0.75 $8.00/$1.50
Raft paddle $3.00/$0.50 $6.00/$1.25
Raft Dry Bag (all sizes) $6.00/$1.25 $12.00/$2.50
Cooler (80 quart) $8.00/$1.50 $16.00/$3.00
Throw Rope (Poly-Polypropylene) $4.00/$0.75 $8.00/$1.50
Rolla-table $6.00/$1.25 $12.00/$2.50

Kayak Packages and Accessories

PSU Student/ASRC Member 1-4 Day/
Additional Day


Public (non-member) 1-4 Day/
Additional Day

Whitewater Kayak Package (Boat, pfd, paddle, helmet, skirt, float bags). Only available by reservation-minimum 1 business day in advance.
$30.00/$6.00 $60.00/$12.00
Sea Kayak Package (single) (Boat, pfd, paddle, bilge pump & float, skirt) $30.00/$6.00 $60.00/$12.00
Sea Kayak Package (double) (Boat, pfd, paddle, bilge pump & float, skirt for two) $50.00/$10.00 $100.00/$20.00
Inflatable Kayak Package (Boat, pfd, paddle, pump, helmet) $30.00/$6.00 $60.00/$12.00
Personal Flotation Device (Type III) $4.00/$0.75 $8.00/$1.50
Kayak Paddle $8.00/$1.50 $16.00/$3.00
Skirt (whitewater or sea kayak) $6.00/$1.25 $12.00/$2.50
Sea Kayak Dry Bag (all sizes) $2.00/$0.50 $4.00/$0.75
Whitewater Helmet $4.00/$0.75 $8.00/$1.50

Water Sports Clothing

PSU Student/ASRC Member 1-4 Day/
Additional Day


Public (non-member) 1-4 Day/
Additional Day

Dry Suit w/ booties & gloves $20.00/$4.00 $40.00/$8.00
Wet Suit w/ booties & gloves $6.00/$1.25 $12.00/$2.50
Booties and gloves $3.00/$0.50 $6.00/$1.00
Paddle Jacket $6.00/$1.25 $12.00/$2.50
Pogies $3.00/$0.50 $6.00/$1.25

Rental Policies

 

_______In order to rent equipment at the PSU student or staff/alumni rates, individuals should be prepared to present a PSU ID Card, an Alumni Card or a current class schedule and a valid photo ID. Without proof of affiliation with PSU, equipment is rented at the public rate. In these instances the individual must present a valid government issued photo ID.

_______Reservations may be made up to 5 business days in advance. A deposit must be made in order to hold a reservation and this can be done over the phone with Visa/Master Card. The deposit card must be presented upon pick up. In order to receive a full refund, a 24-hour cancellation notice must be given. Less than a 24-hour cancellation notice will result in a refund for ½ the rental. Failure to cancel will result in no refund.

_______Individuals will be required to provide a deposit on the equipment that they rent using a Visa or MasterCard.

_______It is the responsibility of the individual to ensure they have adequate transportation and in some cases, storage for the equipment. This includes, but is not limited to roof racks to transport kayaks.

_______By signing the Rental Agreement, the individual is agreeing that equipment listed on the Rental Agreement is present and in good repair. The EQC is not responsible for gear reported damaged or missing after the renter removes it from the EQC. All renters are strongly encouraged to check over gear before leaving the EQC.

_______Individuals may rent gear for themselves and up to two additional people.

_______No one person may rent more than two watercraft.

_______Individuals will be required to sign a release that includes a statement indicating that they have experience using the equipment they are renting.

_______Individual must be 18 years or older to rent gear from the Equipment Center.

_______Rental periods include pick-up and return days.

_______Late fees are 1.5 times the additional day rate for each piece of gear rented.

_______Individuals should allow adequate time for larger rentals. Please allow 30 minutes for the larger packages, such as raft and kayaks. For smaller rentals please allow 15 minutes.