Grab your gear
You don’t have to go to an expensive outdoor outfitter to get gear for your next excursion. At the IU Outdoor Adventures Gear Shop, you can buy or rent everything you need for your camping trip, rock climbing expedition, bike outing, or other outdoor activity—all at competitive prices.
We carry equipment and supplies from a wide range of companies, including Columbia, Nalgene, Clif Bar, Kleen Kanteen, Wigwam, Mountain Hardwear, Black Diamond, Light My Fire, and Mountain House.
Hours (Temporarily Suspended)
Monday-Thursday: 2:00-6:00 p.m.
*We are open until 6:30 on Wednesdays
Friday: 2:00-7:00 p.m.
Weekends: Closed
The Gear Shop
Eigenmann HallRoom 020
1900 E. Tenth Street
Bloomington, IN 47406
- Phone: 812-855-2231
All IU students 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 the rental request be submitted 48 hours in advance.
Submit a rental request| Item | 1 night | 2–3 nights | 4–7 nights |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain bike (includes a helmet and repair kit) | $30 | $56 | $86 |
| Bike rack for vehicle | $10 | $16 | $26 |
| Bike lock | $3 | $5 | $8 |
| Item | 1 night | 2–3 nights | 4–7 nights |
|---|---|---|---|
| Two-person tent | $17 | $25 | $42 |
| Three-person tent | $19 | $27 | $46 |
| Four-person tent | $21 | $29 | $50 |
| Six-person tent | $24 | $32 | $50 |
| Plastic tarp | $3 | $4 | $7 |
| Nylon tarp | $9 | $13 | $22 |
| Sleeping bag (includes pad) | $11 | $18 | $29 |
| Sleeping pad only | $3 | $5 | $8 |
| Camp chair | $4 | $6 | $10 |
| Backpack | $11 | $18 | $29 |
| Pack cover | $3 | $5 | $8 |
| Headlamp | $5 | $9 | $14 |
| Compass | $3 | $5 | $8 |
| Trekking poles | $7 | $12 | $19 |
| Duluth sack | $6 | $10 | $16 |
| Trowel | $2 | $4 | $6 |
| Water dromedary | $6 | $10 | $16 |
| Item | 1 night | 2–3 nights | 4–7 nights |
|---|---|---|---|
| Climbing shoes | $7 | $12 | $19 |
| Bouldering pad | $17 | $30 | $47 |
| Item | 1 night | 2–3 nights | 4–7 nights |
|---|---|---|---|
| Backpacking stove | $10 | $16 | $26 |
| Two-burner stove | $10 | $16 | $26 |
| Propane lantern | $10 | $16 | $26 |
Cook kits and kitchen utensils are available by request.
| Item | 1 night | 2–3 nights | 4–7 nights |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canoe | $30 | $56 | $86 |
| Recreational kayak | $30 | $56 | $86 |
| Whitewater kayak | $30 | $56 | $86 |
| Paddle board | $30 | $56 | $86 |
| Sea kayak | $32 | $60 | $92 |
| Tandem kayak | $34 | $66 | $100 |
| Item | 1 night | 2–3 nights | 4–7 nights |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cross-country skis and poles | $15 | $24 | $39 |
| Cross-country boots | $10 | $18 | $28 |
| Snowshoes | $10 | $18 | $28 |
Long-term rental discounts
Discounts are available for long-term (more than one week) rentals.
- 8–14 nights: 10% off standard daily rental rate
- 15–21 nights: 20% off standard daily rental rate
- 22–28 nights: 30% off standard daily rental rate
- 29+ nights: 40% off standard daily rental rate