Rafts & Catarafts
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.
Rafts & Catarafts
- 10' 6" paddle raft (4-5 person)
- 12' 6" paddle raft (4-5 person)
- 14' paddle raft (6-8 person) | With fish frame (3 person)
- 16' paddle raft (8-10 person)
- Center or stern frames — varying configurations
- Cooler frame — mounts on thwarts to carry cooler, drybox or other gear
- Three oars
- Fish frame
Water Clothing & Equipment
- Farmer John Wetsuit
- Splash or Neoprene Jacket
- Farmer John Wetsuit and Jacket package available
- Booties
- Gloves
- Raft or Canoe — Carlisle
- Sea Kayak — Aquabound
- Whitewater — Carlisle Magic
- Life Jackets
- Helmets
- Dry Bags
- Throw Rope
- Raft Cargo Deck or Cargo Net
- Pumps — Wonder Pump
- Ammo Can 11” x 7” x 6”
- River Toilet System
- Paco Pads
- NRS Strap Package
Coolers, Stoves & More
- Coolers — 80, 105, 123, 160, 175 and 210 quart
- Dry Boxes — York Pack 80 quart
- MSR Whisperlight
- Coleman Two-Burner Camp Stove
- Roll-a-table
- Fire Pan
- Extra Fuel Canister
- Cooking Pot — 1- or 2-Quart Stainless Steel
- Coleman Lantern
- Camp Chair
- Bear Canister
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.