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Hans Zander, Outdoor Program Coordinator - Rental Center

Physical Address:
1000 Paradise Creek St.
Moscow, ID 83844

Mailing Address:
875 Perimeter Drive MS1230
Moscow, ID 83844-1230

Phone: 208-885-6170

Email: hzander@uidaho.edu

Web: Rental Center

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Ben Sturz, Director of Recreation & Fitness Services

Physical Address:
1000 Paradise Creek St.
Moscow, ID 83844

Mailing Address:
875 Perimeter Drive MS1230
Moscow, ID 83844-1230

Phone: 208-885-2204

Email: bsturz@uidaho.edu

Web: Intramural Sports

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Nathan Moody, Trips and Climbing Center Coordinator

Physical Address:
1000 Paradise Creek St.
Moscow, ID 83844

Mailing Address:
875 Perimeter Drive MS1230
Moscow, ID 83844-1230

Phone: 208-885-6810

Email: nmoody@uidaho.edu

Web: Climbing Center

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Sandra Townsend, Outdoor Program and Youth Programs Director

Physical Address:
1000 Paradise Creek St.
Moscow, ID 83844

Mailing Address:
875 Perimeter Drive MS1230
Moscow, ID 83844-1230

Phone: 208-885-6810

Fax: 208-885-2340

Email: stownsend@uidaho.edu

Web: Outdoor Program

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Physical Address:
1000 Paradise Creek St.
Moscow, ID 83844

Mailing Address:

875 Perimeter Drive MS1230
Moscow, ID 83844-1230

SRC Info Desk Phone:
208-885-7529

Rental Center Phone:
208-885-6170

Phone: 208-885-6381

Email: recwell@uidaho.edu

Web: Recreation and Wellbeing

Staff Directory Map

Ben Sturz, Director of Recreation & Fitness Services

Physical Address:
1000 Paradise Creek St.
Moscow, ID 83844

Mailing Address:
875 Perimeter Drive MS1230
Moscow, ID 83844-1230

Phone: 208-885-2204

Email: bsturz@uidaho.edu

Web: Fitness Program

Staff Directory Map

Tents, Sleeping Bags & Camping Gear

The Rental Center is located in the University of Idaho Student Recreation Center (SRC). All prices listed reflect two-day or weekend rates, pick-up and drop-off days are free.

To check equipment availability, call 208-885-6170.

Backpacks, Tents & Sleeping Gear

External Frame Pack - Kelty | U of I Students $10 | Non-Students $16
Internal Frame Pack - North Face, Lowe Alpine, Quest or Osprey | U of I Students $10 | Non-Students $16

Bikepacking Packages - Giant Handlebar, Frame or Revelate Seat Bag | U of I Student $30 | Non-Student $40
Individual - Giant Handlebar, Frame or Revelate Seat Bag | U of I Student $10 | Non-Student $16

One to Two Person Alpine Mystique for backpacking | U of I Student $14 | Non-Student $20
Two to Three Person for car camping or backpacking | U of I Student $13 | Non-Student $18
Four person big tent with lots of room | U of I Student $18 | Non-Student $24

Two-person Spire for climbing or backpacking | U of I Student $18 | Non-Student $ 24
Two- to Three-person Trango 3.1 bombproof mountain tent | U of I Student $22 | Non-Student $28

Summer Weight Synthetic | U of I Student $9 | Non-Student $14
Winter Weight Synthetic | U of I Student $12 | Non-Student $16

Closed or Open Cell | U of I Students $3 | Non-Student $6

Coolers, Stoves & More

Cooler - 80, 105, and 123 quart | U of I Students $10 | Non-Student $16
Cooler - 160, 175, and 210 quart | U of I Student $18 | Non-Student $24
Dry Box - York Pack 80 quart |U of I Student $8 | Non-Student $16

MSR Whisperlight with fuel | U of I Student $8 | Non-Student $12
Coleman Two-Burner Camp Stove with fuel | U of I Student $10 | Non-Student $14

Roll-a-table | U of I Student $6 | Non-Student $10
Fire Pan | U of I Student $4 | Non-Student $6
Extra Fuel Bottle | U of I Student $3 | Non-Student $6
Cooking Pot - 1- or 2-Quart Stainless Steel | U of I Student $3 | Non-Student $6
Lantern - Coleman with fuel | U of I Student $10 | Non-Student $156
First Aid Kit | U of I Student $3 | Non-Student $6
Camp Chair | U of I Student $5 | Non-Student $8
Bear Canister | U of I Students $4 | Non-Student $6

Rental Information

Anyone is welcome to rent equipment. Current U of I students receive a discount on all rentals with their VandalCard.

The U of I Rental Center is user-fee supported.

  • All prices listed reflect two-day or weekend rates.
  • No charge for pickup and return days (except for one-day rentals).
  • Advance reservations accepted with payment at the rental center.
  • Long-term daily rental prices are reduced 50 percent after Five days paid at regular rate.
  • Equipment must be returned during regular business hours.

  • Cancellations more than 14 days notice = 90 percent refund.
  • Cancellations less than 14 days out  = 75 percent rental credit refund.

We cannot issue refunds for purchases made with rental credit.

Avoid the weekend rush, and make reservations 10 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. Monday - Thursday. Reservations can be made with full payment at the rental center.

Bring valid ID, and allow at least 15 minutes when picking up or returning equipment so staff can verify its condition.

Academic Rental Center Hours
Monday - Friday | 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Summer Rental Center Hours
Monday - Friday | 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. 

Contact Us

Hans Zander, Outdoor Program Coordinator - Rental Center

Physical Address:
1000 Paradise Creek St.
Moscow, ID 83844

Mailing Address:
875 Perimeter Drive MS1230
Moscow, ID 83844-1230

Phone: 208-885-6170

Email: hzander@uidaho.edu

Web: Rental Center

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Ben Sturz, Director of Recreation & Fitness Services

Physical Address:
1000 Paradise Creek St.
Moscow, ID 83844

Mailing Address:
875 Perimeter Drive MS1230
Moscow, ID 83844-1230

Phone: 208-885-2204

Email: bsturz@uidaho.edu

Web: Intramural Sports

Staff Directory Map

Nathan Moody, Trips and Climbing Center Coordinator

Physical Address:
1000 Paradise Creek St.
Moscow, ID 83844

Mailing Address:
875 Perimeter Drive MS1230
Moscow, ID 83844-1230

Phone: 208-885-6810

Email: nmoody@uidaho.edu

Web: Climbing Center

Staff Directory Map

Sandra Townsend, Outdoor Program and Youth Programs Director

Physical Address:
1000 Paradise Creek St.
Moscow, ID 83844

Mailing Address:
875 Perimeter Drive MS1230
Moscow, ID 83844-1230

Phone: 208-885-6810

Fax: 208-885-2340

Email: stownsend@uidaho.edu

Web: Outdoor Program

Staff Directory Map

Physical Address:
1000 Paradise Creek St.
Moscow, ID 83844

Mailing Address:

875 Perimeter Drive MS1230
Moscow, ID 83844-1230

SRC Info Desk Phone:
208-885-7529

Rental Center Phone:
208-885-6170

Phone: 208-885-6381

Email: recwell@uidaho.edu

Web: Recreation and Wellbeing

Staff Directory Map

Ben Sturz, Director of Recreation & Fitness Services

Physical Address:
1000 Paradise Creek St.
Moscow, ID 83844

Mailing Address:
875 Perimeter Drive MS1230
Moscow, ID 83844-1230

Phone: 208-885-2204

Email: bsturz@uidaho.edu

Web: Fitness Program

Staff Directory Map