Rental Center

All rentals are by appointment only. If you are interested in renting any of our gear, please contact the Student Recreation Center.

Contact via email: ambera@siu.edu

Contact via phone: 618-453-1276

Location: On the upper level of the Rec, inside the Grand Ave entrance.

Rental Fees
Rental fees may be paid with cash or a credit card. No refunds will be made for any equipment rented and not utilized. Individuals do not need to have a Rec Center membership to rent items. Non-members must have a valid state ID.

Penalty Fees
Persons returning equipment after the designated due date will be charged a late fee. Cleaning and drying fees may also be charged. It is suggested that you rent equipment for one extra day to allow for cleaning. Those who damage or lose equipment will be charged to repair or replace it.

Renters are encouraged to check the condition of all gear before leaving Base Camp. Renters are responsible for the condition of all gear once they leave. If the gear is not returned in the same condition as loaned out, fees will be assessed. A charging fees list is available through Base Camp upon request.

Improper Equipment Return
If rental equipment is not returned during Basecamp hours, an improper return and/or late fee will be charged.

Base Camp Equipment Rental Pricing

Download Equipment Rental Pricing Guide

Tents/Shelter

Tents/Shelter Items Rates
Item	Overnight	Add. Night
Tarp (Sleeping Shelter)	$10	$5
2-Person Tent	$14	$7
3-Person Tent	$16	$8
4-Person Tent	$18	$9

Backpacks and Trekking

Backpacks and Trekking Items Rates
Item	Overnight	Add. Night
Multi-Day Pack	$12	$6

Sleeping Equipment

Sleeping Equipment Items Rates
Item	Overnight	Add. Night
Sleeping Bag (Includes Pad)	$10	$5
Sleeping Pad (Pad Only)	$6	$3
Camp Pillow	$4	$2

Cooking and Camping

Cooking and Camping Items Rates
Item	Overnight	Add. Night
Camp Chair	$8	$4
Backpacking Stove	$12	$6
2-Burner Stove	$12	$6
Cook Set (Pots)	$8	$4
Cooler (Food)	$6	$3
Cooler (Water)	$6	$3
Large Water Drom	$4	$2
Trowel	$4	$2
Headlamp	$6	$3

Watercraft Kit

Watercraft Kits Include: 2 Straps, 2 Pads, 1 Paddle, and 1 PFD per seat in the boat.

Watercraft Kit Items Rates
Item	Overnight	Add. Night
Canoe	$30	$15
Kayak	$30	$15
Kayak (Tandem)	$30	$15
Stand Up Paddleboard	$30	$15

Watercraft Accessories

Watercraft Accessories Items Rates
Item	Overnight	Add. Night
Canoe Paddle	$6	$3
Kayak Paddle	$6	$3
PFD	$8	$4
NRS Straps	$2	$1

Water Camping

Water Camping Items Rates
Item	Overnight	Add. Night
Dry Bag	$4	$2

Rock Climbing

Rock Climbing Items Rates
Item	Overnight	Add. Night
Crash Pad	$12	$6

Packages

Packages Rates
Item	Overnight	Add. Night
Happy Camper Single includes: 1 Backpack 1 Sleeping Bags 1 Sleeping Pads 2-Person Tent	$30	$15
Happy Camper Double includes: 2 Backpacks 2 Sleeping Bags 2 Sleeping Pads 4-Person Tent	$42	$21