Hours of Operations
| Equipment Rental – Spring Semester Hours | |
| Monday – Friday | 2 PM – 7 PM |
| Weekends | CLOSED |
*Online reservations made in advance are recommended. Equipment can not be guaranteed for walk-ups or for same day reservations.
*All multi – boat (2+) reservations must be made in advanced. No walk-ups or same day requests will be taken at this time.*
If item is not listed down below on our available EQ list, then it is not available for patron rental.
Please FULLY READ both the steps to making a reservation along with the policies/ procedures prior to making a rental request.
Steps to Make a Reservation
First, Fill out the Equipment Request Form
Second, the Adventure staff will call to confirm your order. We are only able to take card payments as of now.
Reminders! Your rental is not complete and equipment will not be held until you receive a confirmation email. Please review our hours of operation and allow time for us to prepare your rentals.
**For internal groups, organizations, and departments, there will be a $25 minimum for PG/Worktag payments. There is no minimum for P-Card transactions.
Policies, Procedures and Refunds
- For rental questions, call the Adventure Program front desk during office hours at 515-294-2929. For questions outside of office hours, please email isuorp@gmail.com.
- All gear will have been cleaned and ready for customer picked up.
- Gear will be distributed outside of the garage when possible (smaller gear in a blue bin) or can be picked up at front desk for smaller singular items.
- Larger gear such as canoes and kayaks will primarily be loaded by renters with assistance from Adventure staff.
- Upon return, renters are responsible for basic cleaning of all the returned gear. Staff will have cleaning station set up and will aid in washing boats, however patron is required to stay and assist or be assessed the cleaning fee at check-out.
- Cleaning procedure by ORP staff will be done with the Victory machine and equipment will be left set-up or hanging overnight.
- Each set of gear returned will be isolated from other gear while sitting overnight.
- Limits may be placed on the number of pieces of equipment rented and the length of time out, so equipment is available for as many participants as possible. Only staff on duty will be permitted in the Adventure Office or Garage as a rule. Exceptions will be authorized by Adventure professional staff only.
- To receive a refund, the renter must cancel their reservation at least 48 hours in advance of the pick- up date (Date Out). No refunds will be given for cancellations that occur less than 48 hours before the pick-up date
Membership Types
Member– This membership applies to any person who has an active membership to Recreation Services. This includes any students, faculty, staff, or affiliates who have paid the Student Activities Fee/Recreation Fee.
Non-Member– This membership applies to any person who is affiliated with ISU but has not been assessed the Student Activity Fee/ Recreation Fee.
Community Member– This classification is for persons who are not affiliated with ISU.
Rental Periods
Staff will call the renter to schedule gear pick-ups and a reminder email will be sent out on the date of return
Day Rental- Equipment is rented for 1 day and 1 night. Equipment is due the day after the equipment is picked up. This is charged at the listed daily price.
Example: Equipment rented on Monday will be due the next day, Tuesday by close.
Weekend Rental- Any 4-day rental period. Equipment can be checked out from any 4 day period as long as it is within normal EQ office hours. This is charged as 2 days of the listed daily price.
Example: This means a 4 day rental can span from Friday – Monday, Monday – Thursday, or Tuesday – Friday.
Additional Days- After 4 days, the equipment is it’s daily rental fee for each additional day after the weekend rental.
Example- Canoe, Kayak, or Paddle Board- Active Membership
Day Rental- [1 Day]: $11
Weekend Rental- [Friday – Monday]:$22
Rental for 5 days: $33
Example- Canoe, Kayak, or Paddle Board- Non-Active Membership
Day Rental- [1 Day] : $19
Weekend Rental – [Friday – Monday]: $38
Rental for 5 days : $56
Example- Canoe, Kayak, or Paddle Board- Community Member
Day Rental- [1 Day]: $27
Weekend Rental – [Friday- Monday]: $54
Rental for 5 days: $81
Contact us at the Adventure Rental Center for any specifics questions about our rental program! Email us at isuorp@gmail.com or call 515-294-8200.
Price per Day:
Tents
| Item | Member | Non-Member | Community |
| Eureka | $6.00 | $10.00 | $14.00 |
| Pappa Hubba* (Backpacking use only) | $8.00 | $14.00 | $20.00 |
*Any person looking to take out a Pappa Hubba will need to be shown a set-up demonstration prior to checking the tent out of the facility.
Sleeping Gear
| Item | Member | Non-Member | Community |
| Sleeping Bags (15 degree) | $6.00 | $10.00 | $14.00 |
| Sleeping Bags (0 degree) | $7.00 | $11.00 | $15.00 |
| Sleeping Bags (-20 degree) | $8.00 | $14.00 | $20.00 |
| Sleeping Pads (free w/ Sleeping bag rental) | $1.00 | $2.00 | $3.00 |
Packs & Bags
| Item | Member | Non-Member | Community |
| Backpacks – (50, 65, and 75 liter) | $6.00 | $10.00 | $14.00 |
| Day Packs (32 Liters) | $5.00 | $9.00 | $13.00 |
Kitchen Gear
| Item | Member | Non-Member | Community |
| Utensil Kits | $1.00 | $2.00 | $3.00 |
| 2-Burner Propane Stoves | $5.00 | $9.00 | $13.00 |
| MSR Whisperlite Stove (White Gas) | $5.00 | $9.00 | $13.00 |
| Dutch Ovens (Aluminum and Cast Iron) | $2.00 | $4.00 | $6.00 |
| Cook Kits – Open Country Weekender | $3.00 | $5.00 | $7.00 |
| Cook Kits – GSI, MSR Alpine, and XPD | $3.00 | $5.00 | $7.00 |
| Cooler – Chest | $3.00 | $5.00 | $7.00 |
| Cooler – Liquid 5 Gallon | $3.00 | $5.00 | $7.00 |
| 5 Gallon Water Jugs | $2.00 | $3.00 | $4.00 |
| Water Filter | $4.00 | $7.00 | $10.00 |
| Griddle | $2.00 | $4.00 | $6.00 |
| Lanterns (Gas and Electric) | $3.00 | $5.00 | $7.00 |
Game Equipment
| Item | Member | Non-Member | Community |
| Game Balls(soccer, volleyball, football, basketball, frisbee) | $1.00 | $2.00 | $3.00 |
| Disc Golf Sets (3 discs) | $2.00 | $4.00 | $6.00 |
| Horseshoe Sets | $2.00 | $4.00 | $6.00 |
| Dodgeball Sets (6 balls) | $2.00 | $4.00 | $6.00 |
| Softball Bats | $1.00 | $2.00 | $3.00 |
| Softball Set (bat, bases, ball and glove) | $2.00 | $4.00 | $6.00 |
| Softball Gloves | $1.00 | $2.00 | $3.00 |
| Jersey Sets (Numbered and Non) | $4.00 | $6.00 | $8.00 |
| Referee Shirts | $1.00 | $3.00 | $5.00 |
| Scoreboard- Electric | $5.00 | $9.00 | $13.00 |
| Scoreboard- Flip | $2.00 | $4.00 | $6.00 |
| Flag Football Belt Sets | $2.00 | $4.00 | $6.00 |
| Ultimate Frisbee | $1.00 | $2.00 | $3.00 |
| Stop Watches | $1.00 | $3.00 | $5.00 |
| Tug-O-War Ropes | $1.00 | $3.00 | $5.00 |
| Sets of Orange Cones (6) | $1.00 | $3.00 | $5.00 |
| Bocce Ball set | $1.00 | $3.00 | $5.00 |
| Bag Toss | $5.00 | $7.00 | $9.00 |
| Ladder Golf | $5.00 | $7.00 | $9.00 |
| Pickleball Set (Paddle & Ball Only) | $5.00 | $7.00 | $9.00 |
| Slamball/Spikeball | $5.00 | $7.00 | $9.00 |
Water Gear
| Item | Member | Non-Member | Community |
| Canoe | $11.00 | $19.00 | $27.00 |
| PFD – Type II (2 free w/ canoe rental) | $1.00 | $2.00 | $3.00 |
| Canoe Paddle (2 free w. canoe rental) | $2.00 | $3.00 | $4.00 |
| Canoe Trailer | $15.00 | $23.00 | $31.00 |
| Canoe Trailer Insert/Wire Harness Adpater | $2.00 | $3.00 | $5.00 |
| Recreational Kayak | $11.00 | $19.00 | $27.00* |
| PFD – Type III (1 free w/ kayak rental) | $5.00 | $6.00 | $7.00 |
| Kayak Paddle (1 free w/ kayak rental) | $5.00 | $9.00 | $13.00 |
| Stand-Up Paddle Board | $11.00 | $19.00 | $27.00* |
| Wetsuits – Farmer John | $5.00 | $7.00 | $9.00 |
| Paddle Jackets | $3.00 | $4.00 | $5.00 |
| Dry Bag (small & medium) | $4.00 | $5.00 | $6.00 |
| Dry Bag (large Bill’s Bag) | $6.00 | $7.00 | $8.00 |
Winter Equipment
| Item | Member | Non-Member | Community |
| Cross Country Ski Package | $7.00 | $10.00 | $13.00 |
| MSR Snowshoes w/ Tails | $6.00 | $9.00 | $12.00 |
| Gaitors | $2.00 | $4.00 | $6.00 |
| Down Coat | $7.00 | $13.00 | $19.00 |
| Down Booties | $3.00 | $6.00 | $9.00 |
**When renting Cross Country Ski packages, please include your height and shoe size (specifying men’s or women’s)**
Bike Equipment
| Item | Member | Non-Member | Community |
| Mountain/Hybrid Bike | $11.00 | $19.00 | $27.00 |
| Bike Helmet (free w/ bike rental) | $2.00 | $4.00 | $6.00 |
| Bicycle Rack | $3.00 | $5.00 | $7.00 |
General Gear
| Item | Member | Non-Member | Community |
| Compass | $1.00 | $2.00 | $3.00 |
| Motorola Two-Way Radios | $2.00 | $4.00 | $6.00 |
| Headlamp | $2.00 | $4.00 | $6.00 |
Climbing Equipment
| Item | Member | Non-Member | Community |
| Climbing Shoes | $3.00 | $5.00 | $7.00 |
| Chalk Bags | $1.00 | $2.00 | $3.00 |
| Crash Pads | $5.00 | $7.00 | $9.00 |
*Climbing harness’s are not available for patrons to rent at this time.