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.
*Saturdays are available on the 2nd and 3rd Quarters Only.
Free GPS Rentals
Stout Adventures now has 9 different Garmin GPS units available for rental FREE of charge to Stout students only. This opportunity is a result of securing Student Tech Fee funding. There are 4 Vista handheld units, 2 Rhino units, 2 nuvi250 car units and 1 Forerunner 305 wrist-top training unit. Rentals are for a max of 7 days and 1 student ID is required for each GPS unit rented. A copy of the rental policies for GPS units can be viewed here.
Equipment Rental Program
- Equipment rental fees for outdoor equipment, camping, hiking, skiing, and much more are as follows. For more information contact Stout Adventures.
- Make sure to read and understand the Rental Policies.
- Kayaks are available for pick-up or drop-off during Stout Adventures hours of operation. Check for availability.
| Category | Item Description | Daily Rate for Student | Daily Rate for Community | Weekly Stout | Weekly Community |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Backpacking and Camping | 2-person tent (35 sq ft) | $4.00 | $7.00 | $20.00 | $35.00 |
| 4-person tent (65 sq ft) | $6.00 | $9.00 | $30.00 | $45.00 | |
| Tarps 9'&12' | $3.00 | $6.00 | $15.00 | $30.00 | |
| Sleeping Bag 30 degrees | $3.00 | $6.00 | $15.00 | $30.00 | |
| Sleeping Bag 15 degrees | $3.00 | $6.00 | $15.00 | $30.00 | |
| Sleeping Bag -20 degrees | $5.00 | $9.00 | $25.00 | $45.00 | |
| Ground Pad | $2.00 | $5.00 | $10.00 | $25.00 | |
| Backpack (internal frame) | $5.00 | $8.00 | $25.00 | $40.00 | |
| Backpack Rain Cover | $2.00 | $4.00 | $10.00 | $20.00 | |
| Single Burner Stove | $3.00 | $6.00 | $15.00 | $30.00 | |
| Double Burner Stove | $5.00 | $8.00 | $25.00 | $40.00 | |
| Cook Kit | $1.00 | $4.00 | $5.00 | $20.00 | |
| Dromedary Bag | $2.00 | $5.00 | $10.00 | $25.00 | |
| Lantern | $2.00 | $5.00 | $10.00 | $25.00 | |
| Head Lamps | $3.00 | $6.00 | $15.00 | $30.00 | |
| Gaiters | $3.00 | $6.00 | $15.00 | $30.00 | |
| Crazy Creek Chair | $3.00 | $6.00 | $15.00 | $30.00 | |
| Canoeing | Canoe Package | $10.00 | $13.00 | $50.00 | $65.00 |
| Canoe | $8.00 | $11.00 | $40.00 | $55.00 | |
| Paddle | $2.00 | $5.00 | $10.00 | $25.00 | |
| Life Vest | $3.00 | $6.00 | $15.00 | $30.00 | |
| Dry Bags | $3.00 | $6.00 | $15.00 | $30.00 | |
| Canoe Trailer (1-7/8" ball hitch) |
$10.00 | $13.00 | $50.00 | $65.00 | |
| Kayaking | Sea Kayak (14.5'/16.5'/17' - Safety Course Required) | $15.00 | $20.00 | $75.00 | $100.00 |
| Acadia (Recreational, 12.5' - No safety Course) | $15.00 | $20.00 | $75.00 | $100.00 | |
| Wetsuit | $3.00 | $6.00 | $15.00 | $30.00 | |
| Dry Bags | $3.00 | $6.00 | $15.00 | $30.00 | |
| Paddle | $2.00 | $5.00 | $10.00 | $25.00 | |
| Life Vest | $3.00 | $6.00 | $15.00 | $30.00 | |
| Paddle Jacket | $3.00 | $6.00 | $15.00 | $30.00 | |
| Dry Compression Sack | $3.00 | $6.00 | $15.00 | $30.00 | |
| Kayak Trailer | $10.00 | $13.00 | $50.00 | $65.00 | |
| Winter | X/C Ski Package | $5.00 | $8.00 | $25.00 | $40.00 |
| Skis | $2.00 | $5.00 | $10.00 | $25.00 | |
| Ski Poles | $1.00 | $4.00 | $5.00 | $20.00 | |
| Ski Boots | $2.00 | $5.00 | $10.00 | $25.00 | |
| Snowshoes | $5.00 | $8.00 | $25.00 | $40.00 | |
| X/C Ski Waxing | $10.00 | ||||
| Climbing | Climbing Shoes | $3.00 | $6.00 | $15.00 | $30.00 |
| Climbing Helmet | $3.00 | $6.00 | $15.00 | $30.00 | |
| Boulder Pad | $4.00 | $7.00 | $20.00 | $25.00 | |
| Other Gear | Cooler 30qt | $2.00 | $5.00 | $10.00 | $25.00 |
Rental Policies
- The Customer is solely responsible for the loading/unloading of canoe(s) and kayak(s) onto or in the vehicle or trailer.
- The Customer is responsible for the equipment’s condition upon return and will pay all repairs, loss, cleaning and late fees assessed upon return and/or found during the inspection period.
- Equipment not returned during regular open hours will be charged an improper return.
- All equipment rents on 24 hour basis.
- Cleaning and late fees will double the daily rental charge for each piece of equipment.
- It is the renter's responsibility to verify boat registration regulations if transporting a Stout Adventures boat out of the state of Wisconsin.
- Payment must accompany all reservations.
- For all equipment, call for availability.
Refund Policy
All Equipment Rental Reservation require full payment at the time the reservation is made. The following outlines the refund policy on equipment reservations.
- If canceled 2 weeks prior to reservation = Full Refund
- If canceled 1 week prior to reservation = 50% Refund
- If canceled within 72 hours of the reservation = No Refund