
The Center for Outdoor Recreation and Education offers outdoor gear rental to UF students, faculty, and staff! Browse through our gear, prices, and policies below. Fill out our rental request and agreement form to get started!
1441 Bledsoe Drive, Gainesville, FL 32611
| Item | One Day / Saturday | 1 Night | 2-3 Nights | 4-7 Nights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canoe Package* | $ 31.00 | $ 38.00 | $ 54.00 | $ 81.00 |
| Tandem Kayak Package* | $ 31.00 | $ 38.00 | $ 54.00 | $ 81.00 |
| 1-Person Kayak Package* | $ 23.00 | $ 30.00 | $ 41.00 | $ 61.00 |
| Stand-Up Paddleboard (SUP) Package* [Hard & Inflatable] | $ 23.00 | $ 30.00 | $ 41.00 | $ 61.00 |
| Surfboard Package* [7ft, 8ft & 9ft] | $ 23.00 | $ 30.00 | $ 41.00 | $ 61.00 |
| Inflatable SUP Quick Car Pump | $ 13.00 | $ 15.00 | $ 23.00 | $ 34.00 |
| Inflatable River Inner Tube | $ 13.00 | $ 15.00 | $ 23.00 | $ 34.00 |
| Snorkel Set* | $ 13.00 | $ 15.00 | $ 23.00 | $ 34.00 |
| Boogie Board Package* | $ 7.00 | $ 8.00 | $ 12.00 | $ 18.00 |
| Extra PFD/Life Jacket | $ 4.00 | $ 5.00 | $ 8.00 | $ 11.00 |
| Extra Paddle | $ 4.00 | $ 5.00 | $ 8.00 | $ 11.00 |
| Dry Bag - Large | $ 4.00 | $ 5.00 | $ 8.00 | $ 11.00 |
| Dry Bag - Small | $ 3.00 | $ 4.00 | $ 6.00 | $ 9.00 |
| Item | One Day / Saturday | 1 Night | 2–3 Nights | 4–7 Nights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2-Person Tent | $15 | $23 | $27 | $41 |
| 4-Person Tent | $27 | $38 | $47 | $70 |
| 6-Person Tent | $35 | $45 | $62 | $92 |
| Backpacking Package (1 person)* | — | $60 | $83 | $120 |
| Backpacking Package (2 person)* | $60 | $76 | $105 | $150 |
| Car Camping Package (1 person)* | $47 | $60 | $83 | $120 |
| Car Camping Package (2 person)* | $60 | $76 | $105 | $150 |
| Backpack | $13 | $15 | $23 | $34 |
| Camp Chair (Crazy Creek) | $4 | $5 | $8 | $11 |
| Eno Hammock Package* | $6 | $7 | $11 | $16 |
| Headlamp | $4 | $5 | $8 | $11 |
| Lantern | $6 | $7 | $11 | $16 |
| Pot Set | $6 | $7 | $11 | $16 |
| Sleeping Bag – 0° | $18 | $22 | $32 | $47 |
| Sleeping Mat – Foam | $6 | $7 | $11 | $16 |
| Sleeping Mat – Inflatable | $11 | $15 | $20 | $29 |
| Stove, Backcountry (Pocket Rocket) – fuel not included | $9 | $11 | $15 | $23 |
| Stove, Front Country (Double Burner) – fuel not included | $11 | $14 | $20 | $29 |
| Stove Package (fuel not included)* | $13 | $15 | $23 | $34 |
| Trekking Poles | $7 | $8 | $12 | $18 |
| Water Bag (Dromedary) – 5L | $7 | $8 | $12 | $18 |
| Water Jug (Aquatainer) – 5–7 gal | $7 | $8 | $12 | $18 |
| Cooler, Soft Carry | $7 | $8 | $12 | $18 |
| Coole |
| Item | One Day / Saturday | 1 Night | 2–3 Nights | 4–7 Nights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mosquito Head Net | $6 | $7 | $11 | $16 |
| Rain Jacket | $9 | $12 | $17 | $25 |
| Rain Pants | $9 | $12 | $17 | $25 |
| Climbing Shoes | $6 | $7 | $11 | $16 |
| Long Underwear | $5 | $6 | $9 | $14 |
| Long Underwear Top | $5 | $6 | $9 | $14 |
| Warm Fleece | $9 | $11 | $15 | $23 |
| Wet Suit | $11 | $15 | $20 | $29 |
*Hiking Boots are FREE to borrow for CORE Backpacking Participants!
| Package | Included Items |
|---|---|
| Backpack Package | Backpack, sleeping bag, sleeping mat, choice of light (lantern or headlamp), Crazy Creek chair, choice of stove package, 2-person tent |
| Boogie Board Package | Boogie board and leash |
| Canoe Package | Canoe, 2 paddles, 2 life jackets, roof pads, and straps |
| Car-Camping Package | Cooler, 2-person tent, sleeping bag, sleeping mat, lantern, Crazy Creek chair, Aquatainer water jug |
| Hammock Package | ENO hammock, hammock bug net, hammock rain tarp, Slap straps |
| Hard SUP | Same as SUP package plus roof pads and straps |
| Inflatable SUP | Same as SUP package plus manual pump and carry bag |
| Kayak Package | Kayak, 2 paddles, life jackets (1 for solo, 2 for tandem), roof pads, and straps |
| Snorkel Set | Fins, mask, and snorkel |
| Stand-Up Paddleboard (SUP) Package | SUP, paddle, life jacket, leash, and fin |
| Stove Package | Stove and pot set (fuel not included) |
| Surfboard Package | Surfboard, leash, roof pads, and straps |
Yes! The cost of your rental of a canoe, kayak, hard-top SUP, or surfboard includes foam blocks and straps to secure the watercraft to your vehicle. An employee will help show you to load and unload the boat from your vehicle.
Yes! We’ll work with your vehicle to figure out how to best attach the canoe, kayak, or hard-top SUP.
So glad you asked! See our tutorial below.