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, Kleen Kanteen, Wigwam, Mountain Hardwear, Black Diamond, Light My Fire, and Mountain House.
The Gear Shop
Eigenmann HallRoom 020
1900 E. Tenth Street
Bloomington, IN 47406
- Phone: 812-855-2231
Hours:
Monday: 2 PM – 6 PM
Friday: 11 AM – 3 PMGear Shop Closings - Intersession
Nov. 21-Feb. 7
COVID-19 Parameters for Public Rentals
Gear rentals are available by appointment only with curbside pick-up/drop-off during our open hours. Whenever possible, we recommend submitting your gear request at least one week in advance to ensure our staff have ample time to finalize your rental. Backpacking packs, mountain bikes, boats, tents, stoves, and accessories are available to rent. However, we cannot guarantee that equipment will be available. If your gear request is approved, please prepare to take the following precautions upon your arrival to Outdoor Adventures:
- Wear a mask at all times. Our Adventure Specialist staff will bring the gear outside to your vehicle and electronic paperwork will be exchanged through your car window.
- Payment will be taken in advanced over the phone.
- If getting outside of your vehicle, please maintain a 6-foot distance at all times.
- Be prepared to follow any additional instructions as posted outside of our facility upon your arrival. Please pull up curbside behind Eigenmann Hall.
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.
| 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