University of Wisconsin Stout | Wisconsin's Polytechnic University
University Recreation
Inspiring Action.
UW-Stout's 25 club sports and extensive intramural program will develop more than your mind.
Stout Adventures houses a large inventory of outdoor equipment available for rental. You can make any trip complete with one stop at Stout Adventures. A University ID is required for students, and a drivers license is required of all community members. All reservations require pre-payment. Equipment rental fees for outdoor equipment, camping, hiking, skiing, and much more are as follows. For more information contact Stout Adventures. Please make sure to read and understand the Rental Policies.
Equipment Rental Rates
| Item Description | UW-Stout Daily Rate | Community Daily Rate | UW-Stout 7+ Day Rate | Community 7+ Day Rate | |
| Backpacking/
Camping |
2-person tent (35 sq ft) | $5.00 | $8.00 | $3.50 | $5.75 |
| 4-person tent (65 sq ft) | $7.00 | $10.00 | $5.00 | $7.25 | |
| Tarps 9'&12' | $3.00 | $6.00 | $2.00 | $4.25 | |
| Sleeping Bag 35 degrees | $4.00 | $7.00 | $3.00 | $5.00 | |
| Sleeping Bag 15 degrees | $4.00 | $7.00 | $3.00 | $5.00 | |
| Sleeping Bag -15 degrees | $7.00 | $11.00 | $5.00 | $8.00 | |
| Sleeping Pad | $2.00 | $5.00 | $1.50 | $3.50 | |
| Backpack (internal frame) | $5.00 | $8.00 | $3.50 | $5.75 | |
| Backpack Rain Cover | $2.00 | $4.00 | $1.50 | $3.00 | |
| Single Burner Stove* | $3.00 | $6.00 | $2.00 | $4.25 | |
| Double Burner Stove* | $5.00 | $8.00 | $3.50 | $5.75 | |
| Cook Kit | $1.00 | $4.00 | $0.75 | $3.00 | |
| Dromedary (Water) Bag | $2.00 | $5.00 | $1.50 | $3.50 | |
| Lantern* | $2.00 | $5.00 | $1.50 | $3.25 | |
| Head Lamps* | $3.00 | $6.00 | $2.00 | $4.25 | |
| Gaiters | $3.00 | $6.00 | $2.00 | $4.25 | |
| Crazy Creek Chair | $3.00 | $6.00 | $2.00 | $4.25 | |
| Paddling | Canoe Package** | $12.00 | $15.00 | $8.00 | $10.00 |
| Sea Kayak Package (14.5'/16.5'/17' - Safety Course Required)** | $18.00 | $23.00 | $13.00 | $16.50 | |
| Recreational Kayak Package (12.5' - No Safety Course Required)** | $15.00 | $20.00 | $10.75 | $14.25 | |
| Stand Up Paddleboard (SUP) Package** |
$12.00 | $15.00 | $8.00 | $10.00 | |
| Canoe** | $8.00 | $11.00 | $5.75 | $8.00 | |
| Paddle | $2.00 | $5.00 | $1.50 | $3.50 | |
| Life Vest | $3.00 | $6.00 | $2.00 | $4.25 | |
| Dry Bags | $3.00 | $6.00 | $2.00 | $4.00 | |
| Canoe/Kayak Trailer (2" ball hitch) | $15.00 | $20.00 | $10.75 | $14.25 | |
| Wetsuit | $4.00 | $7.00 | $3.00 | $5.00 | |
| Paddling Helmet | $3.00 | $6.00 | $2.00 | $4.25 | |
| Paddle Jacket | $3.00 | $6.00 | $2.00 | $4.25 | |
| Winter | X/C Ski Package | $7.00 | $10.00 | $5.00 | $7.00 |
| Skis | $4.00 | $7.00 | $3.00 | $5.00 | |
| Ski Poles | $2.00 | $4.00 | $1.50 | $3.00 | |
| Ski Boots | $2.00 | $5.00 | $1.50 | $3.00 | |
| Snowshoes | $5.00 | $8.00 | $3.50 | $5.75 | |
| Adaptive Sit-Ski Package | FREE | ||||
| Climbing | Climbing Shoes | $3.00 | $6.00 | $2.00 | $4.25 |
| Climbing Helmet | $3.00 | $6.00 | $2.00 | $4.25 | |
| Boulder Pad | $4.00 | $7.00 | $3.00 | $3.50 | |
| Other | Cooler 30qt | $2.00 | $5.00 | $1.50 | $3.50 |
*Stoves, lanterns and headlamps are not supplied with batteries or fuel!
**Canoe packages include 1 canoe, 2 paddles and 2 life vests. Kayak packages include 1 kayak, 1 paddle and 1 life vest. Sea kayak package also includes bildge pump, paddle float and spray skirt. All kayaks are single capacity. Stand Up Paddleboard packages include board, paddle, leash and 1 life vest. Due to liability reasons, we cannot assist with the loading or tie-down of boats.
