Michigan Technological University

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Rentals

Rentals
First price listed is for the Michigan Tech students, staff, faculty, and alumni. Second price listed is for the general community. The general community cannot rent canoes and kayaks.
DESCRIPTION1 NIGHT3 NIGHTS5 NIGHTS7 NIGHTS
Sleeping Bags
30 Degree Sleeping Bag (Marmot)$4/$6$8/$12$15/$22$24/$30
20 Degree Sleeping Bag (Alps Mountaineering, Slumberjack, or The North Face)$4/$6$8/$12$15/$22$24/$30
10 Degree Sleeping Bag (REI Lumen)$6/$8$12/$15$18/$27$26/$35
0 Degree Sleeping Bag (Mountain Hardware)$6/$8$12/$15$18/$27$26/$35
Sleeping Pads
Ridge Rest Sleeping Pad$2/$4$4/$6$6/$10$8/$14
Self-Inflating Sleeping Pad$4/$6$8/$12$12/$18$16/$24
Tents
2 Person Car Tent (Eureka Timberline)$10/$15$20/$30$32/$50$42/$65
2 Person Backpacking Tent (Sierra Designs or REI)$10/$15$20/$30$32/$50$42/$65
3 Person Backpacking Tent (REI Mountain 3)$12/$18$24/$36$36/$54$48/$72
4 Person Car Tent (Eureka Timberline)$14/$20$28/$40$38/$58$52/$78
8 Person Car Tent (Eureka)$18/$22$32/$44$42/$60$60/$82
8-12 Person Car Tent (Columbia)$28/$32$44/$56$72/$88$110/$130
Hammocks
Hammock$2/$4$4/$8$6/$10$8/$12
Backpacks
Internal Frame Backpack (Lowe Alpine, Jansport Big Bear, or Alps Mountaineering)$5/$8$10/$15$15/$23$20/$30
Cooking, Coolers, and Water
Collapsible 96 Ounce Water Jug$1/$2$2/$3$3/$4$4/$6
Non-stick Camp Kettle (10 or 11 Quart)$1/$2$2/$3$3/$4$4/$6
Perculator$1/$2$2/$3$3/$4$4/$6
Marshmallow Skewer$1/$2$2/$3$3/$4$4/$6
Pudgie Pie Maker$1/$2$2/$3$3/$4$4/$6
6 Piece Mess Kit (Cup, Bowl, Plate, Spoon, Knife, and Fork)$1/$2$2/$3$3/$4$4/$6
Cook Kit-5 piece: 1qt Pot, 1.5qt Pot, Fry Pan, 2 Measuring Cups, 2 Lids$2/$3$4/$6$6/$10$8/$12
Large Cooler$3/$5$6/$9$9/$15$12/$18
Katydyn Water Purifier$4/$6$8/$12$12/$18$16/$24
Dutch Oven (8in. or 12in.)$5/$8$10/$16$15/$24$20/$30
Stoves and Fuel
Coleman Feather 400 Dual Fuel Stove (Fuel Not Included)$4/$7$8/$14$12/$21$16/$28
Coleman Car Camping Stove (Fuel Not Included)$4/$7$8/$14$12/$21$16/$28
MSR Whisperlite International Stove (Fuel Not Included)$4/$7$8/$14$12/$21$16/$28
Small MSR Fuel Bottle (11oz Full)$3/$6$6/$9$9/$15$12/$21
Large MSR Fuel Bottle (22oz Full)$6/$9$9/$12$15/$33$21/$42
Paddling    
Paddles (Kayak or Canoe)$2/$3$4/$6$6/$9$8/$12
PFD's (lifejacket)$2/$3$4/$6$6/$9$8/$12
Canoe Package (Old Town, Alumnacraft, or Coleman Canoe, 2 Paddles, 2 PFDs, Straps, and Pads)$15/NA$30/NA$45/NA$60/NA
Kayak Package (Single or Tandem Kayak, 1 or 2 PFDs, 1 or 2 Paddles, Straps, and Pads)$15/NA$30/NA$45/NA$60/NA
Canoe Trailer- Holds 4 Canoes or 8 kayaks (1 7/8" ball and trailer adapter available upon request)$15/$22$30/$45$45/$68$60/$90
Kayak Trolleys$2/$3$4/$6$6/$8$8/$12
Snow    
Snow Sleds/Tubes$1/$2$2/$3$3/$5$4/$6
Snowshoes$8/$10$14/$16$22/$26$30/$36
Biking    
Bike Helmets$2/$4$5/$9$8/$15$12/$22
Trek Mountain Bikes$12/$16$24/$32$36/$60$48/$76
Bike Locker$30 per semester
Green Bike$50 per bike, $15 refunded when/if returned
Other
Headlamps- Petzl Tikka$3/$5$6/$9$9/$14$12/$18
Rope (not for climbing)$1/$2$2/$3$3/$5$4/$6
Multi-Purpose Tarp$1/$2$2/$3$3/$5$4/$6

 

To see hours for equipment rental, click here. 
The Rental Center will have limited hours during official University Breaks, including Fall Break, Winter Break, and Spring Break. 

Late Fees, Damage Fees, and Refunds

         Customers who do not return their equipment by the specified date on the contract will be subject to late fees.  Late fees will equal 1.5 times the daily rate for each day that it is late.  We encourage you to bring in the gear, then a standing fine will apply, it won’t go up daily so long as we have the gear.

         Damage fees will be assessed based on any damages that exceed normal wear and tear on a specific item.  In order to maintain a quality inventory for all customers, we will be fair and objective in the assessment of damages. 

If you feel that you should not have to pay the fee, please contact the OAP Coordinator for any issues or questions.  Refunds will not be issued for inclement weather or a lack of use. CASH REFUNDS ONLY!

If trip or gear reservation is cancelled

  • 1 week or more prior to the trip: Full Refund
  • 1 week – 3 days: Half Refund
  • 3 days or less: Non refundable

**Deposits are NON-REFUNDABLE**

Student Activities

Memorial Union Building
1400 Townsend Drive
Houghton, MI 49931

Michigan Technological University

1400 Townsend Drive
Houghton, Michigan 49931-1295
906-487-1885

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