Gear Rental

UCLA students can rent backpacking gear through the UCLA Outdoor Adventures Equipment Rental Center at the back of the John Wooden Center. Recreation membership is included in UCLA student fees — most members qualify for the Recreation Member rate.

How to Rent

Head to the Equipment Rental Center at the back of the John Wooden Center
Bring your BruinCard — Recreation membership is bundled with UCLA student fees
Check in-person availability; reservations recommended for busy weekends
Inspect all gear at pickup and report any pre-existing damage before leaving

Prices below are from the 2026 Winter pricing sheet. View the full pricing sheet on Box ↗

Item	Recreation Member				Non-Member of Recreation
Item	Up to 5 days	6–9 Days	Up to 3 Weeks	Late Fee/day	Up to 5 days	6–9 Days	Up to 3 Weeks	Late Fee/day	Replacement
Essential Equipment
Backpack, overnightInternal frame, up to 85L; suitable for short or long backpacking trips	$25	$30	$52	$8	$38	$45	$78	$13	$475
Ground padThermaRest RidgeRest or similar; foam; used with a sleeping bag for warmth	$10	$12	$21	$3	$15	$18	$32	$5	$60
Sleeping bagMummy shape; synthetic fill; 0° or 20°; short, regular, or long lengths	$22	$26	$48	$7	$33	$40	$72	$11	$240
Tent, 2-person3-season; includes tarp, stakes, cord, and rainfly	$20	$24	$39	$7	$30	$36	$59	$10	$190
Tent, 4-person3-season; includes tarp, stakes, cord, and rainfly	$26	$31	$52	$9	$39	$47	$78	$13	$240
Other Equipment
Bear canisterBearVault BV500 or similar, 11.5L; see-through body	$6	$7	$10	$2	$9	$11	$15	$3	$125
Daypack38L; internal frame; for day hikes — not intended for overnight use	$15	$18	$35	$5	$23	$27	$53	$8	$200
SnowshoesMSR Evo or similar, adjustable size. Not snowboots.	$15	$18	$35	$5	$23	$27	$53	$8	$230
Camping chairLarge folding canvas chair	$12	$14	$26	$4	$18	$22	$39	$6	$95
LanternRequires 4 D-batteries (not included)	$4	$5	$8	$1	$6	$7	$12	$2	$50
TrowelPlastic hand shovel for digging catholes	$1	$1	$2	$1	$2	$2	$3	$1	$10

Columns hidden on small screens: 6–9 Days, Up to 3 Weeks, Late Fee, Replacement. View full sheet on Box for all details.

Want the full breakdown?

The UCLA Outdoor Adventures pricing sheet has every item, rate tier, and policy in one place.

View Pricing Sheet on Box ↗

How to Rent

Head to the Equipment Rental Center at the back of the John Wooden Center

Bring your BruinCard — Recreation membership is bundled with UCLA student fees

Check in-person availability; reservations recommended for busy weekends

Inspect all gear at pickup and report any pre-existing damage before leaving

Item	Recreation Member	Non-Member of Recreation
Essential Equipment
Backpack, overnightInternal frame, up to 85L; suitable for short or long backpacking trips	$25	$30	$52	$8	$38	$45	$78	$13	$475
Ground padThermaRest RidgeRest or similar; foam; used with a sleeping bag for warmth	$10	$12	$21	$3	$15	$18	$32	$5	$60
Sleeping bagMummy shape; synthetic fill; 0° or 20°; short, regular, or long lengths	$22	$26	$48	$7	$33	$40	$72	$11	$240
Tent, 2-person3-season; includes tarp, stakes, cord, and rainfly	$20	$24	$39	$7	$30	$36	$59	$10	$190
Tent, 4-person3-season; includes tarp, stakes, cord, and rainfly	$26	$31	$52	$9	$39	$47	$78	$13	$240
Other Equipment
Bear canisterBearVault BV500 or similar, 11.5L; see-through body	$6	$7	$10	$2	$9	$11	$15	$3	$125
Daypack38L; internal frame; for day hikes — not intended for overnight use	$15	$18	$35	$5	$23	$27	$53	$8	$200
SnowshoesMSR Evo or similar, adjustable size. Not snowboots.	$15	$18	$35	$5	$23	$27	$53	$8	$230
Camping chairLarge folding canvas chair	$12	$14	$26	$4	$18	$22	$39	$6	$95
LanternRequires 4 D-batteries (not included)	$4	$5	$8	$1	$6	$7	$12	$2	$50
TrowelPlastic hand shovel for digging catholes	$1	$1	$2	$1	$2	$2	$3	$1	$10

Item

Recreation Member

Non-Member of Recreation

Up to 5 days

Essential Equipment

Backpack, overnightInternal frame, up to 85L; suitable for short or long backpacking trips

$25

$38

Ground padThermaRest RidgeRest or similar; foam; used with a sleeping bag for warmth

$10

$15

Sleeping bagMummy shape; synthetic fill; 0° or 20°; short, regular, or long lengths

$22

$33

Tent, 2-person3-season; includes tarp, stakes, cord, and rainfly

$20

$30

Tent, 4-person3-season; includes tarp, stakes, cord, and rainfly

$26

$39

Other Equipment

Bear canisterBearVault BV500 or similar, 11.5L; see-through body

Daypack38L; internal frame; for day hikes — not intended for overnight use

$15

$23

SnowshoesMSR Evo or similar, adjustable size. Not snowboots.

$15

$23

Camping chairLarge folding canvas chair

$12

$18

LanternRequires 4 D-batteries (not included)

TrowelPlastic hand shovel for digging catholes