The Outpost
Gear up for outdoor adventure at The Outpost.
At The Outpost, UND students, faculty, staff, and the general public can rent outdoor adventure equipment for a small fee. It is located in the atrium of the UND Wellness Center.
Equipment Rentals
The Outpost has a variety of outdoor adventure equipment available to rent, such as canoes, kayaks, tents, bikes, ice skates and cross-country skis.
- Equipment rentals can be made at any time during normal business hours. Rentals must be both paid and picked up in-person by renter. All rentals are due 1-hour prior to Wellness Center closing on the return date.
- You can take the equipment anywhere you would like as long as you can safely secure and transport it. Please be aware of any state and/or local laws regarding equipment, such as boating laws or bike helmet requirements. All equipment should be returned in good condition and clean (no muddy life jackets).
- Listed prices do not include sales tax. North Dakota sales tax is applicable to all rentals.
|
EQUIPMENT |
DAY FEE |
3-DAY |
WEEK |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Canoe Package Includes:
|
$15 |
$43 |
$103 |
|
Tandem Kayak Package Includes: |
$15 |
$43 |
$103 |
|
Kayak Package Includes: |
$15 |
$43 |
$103 |
|
Life Jacket (PFD)/Seat Cushion |
$2 |
$6 |
$14 |
|
Canoe Paddle |
$2 |
$6 |
$14 |
|
EQUIPMENT |
DAY FEE |
3-DAY |
WEEK |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Cross Country Ski Package Includes:
|
$5 |
$14 |
$33 |
|
Snowshoes |
$5 |
$14 |
$33 |
|
Ice Skates |
$5 |
$14 |
$33 |
Rental Policies
The rental process, along with policies and procedures, are outlined below. Instructions for the proper care of specific equipment must be followed at all times. Renters are responsible for all equipment and additional fees may be applied if equipment is returned with damage.
- Rent your gear by stopping at The Outpost or the UND Wellness Center's front desk. Full rental amount (plus sales tax) is due at the time of the rental. Rentals must be paid in-person by renter, as forms must be completed.
- Pick up equipment when making your rental during The Outpost operating hours. Check website for operating hours.
- All rentals/sales are final. No refunds will be given in the event that rental equipment cannot be utilized due to inclement weather or personal reasons of the renter, such as, but not limited to, injury or illness.
- All equipment must be returned on the return date at least one hour prior to the wellness center closing. A charge will be assessed each day that the equipment is late. If the equipment is not returned, the renter will be charged the total replacement cost of the equipment.
- All equipment must be returned to The Outpost and checked in by a Wellness Center employee or a late fee will be charged per item.
- All equipment goes through an initial inspection upon return. Once returned, the equipment is given a final inspection before it is available to rent again. Customers will be notified as soon as possible if there are any equipment issues discovered during the initial and/or final inspections.
- All late equipment will be charged as follows: Additional Day Fee = (Daily Rental Rate) x (Number of Days Late).
- If equipment is damaged or lost, you will be contacted by The Outpost for replacement costs. Costs are based on the current retail value of the item or replacement part. Replacement costs and/or additional day fees may be applied to your student account/billing.
- Please read and follow any written or verbal instructions for set up and use of equipment. If you do not know how to use a piece of equipment, please ask The Outpost staff for assistance.
- If camping with a group, do not mix up equipment stuff sacks or pieces of equipment. Keep all components of the equipment together, especially tent poles, accessories, and stuff sacks! Secure your stuff sacks inside your tent or they can blow away.
- Please return equipment as clean as possible. Rinse off boat paddles, dry off tents, etc.
- It is recommended that you set up tents and try out equipment before each outing.
- Do not wash/dry tents in a washer or dryer. Do not dry sleeping bags in a dryer. This will damage the equipment.
- If equipment is damaged/broken or requires cleaning you will be charged for the repair, replacement, or cleaning of the item ($10 cleaning fee/item). We recommend that you examine all equipment prior to using it.
- Normal wear and tear of equipment will be assessed by The Outpost staff.
Equipment Instructions
Basic Equipment
- Basic Equipment Instructions (Camping, Bicycle, and Canoe/Kayak)
- How to Set Up a Tent" Instructional Video