Outdoor Equipment and Bike Rental Overview

Elon Outdoors rents a variety of outdoor equipment for short-term usage. Bikes are also available to be rented for a semester or academic year. To request outdoor equipment or a bike rental, you must use the rental request forms below. Once your request is submitted and approved, you will be contacted with any additional details regarding your reservation. Requests must be made at least 2 days in advance for outdoor equipment.

All equipment is picked up at the ELOA office (Koury Athletic Center 106). Payment is due when equipment is picked up and can be made via Phoenix Cash, cash, check, or credit/debit card.

Equipment will be inspected upon checkout and check-in. Staff will assess damage/replacement fees based on the condition at check-in. Late fees will be assessed for any equipment returned after the time specified on the rental request. Late fees are $10 per day, per piece of equipment.

Contact us at elonoutdoors@elon.edu or 336-278-2267 for more information.

Outdoor Equipment Rental Request Form and Inventory

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  • Weekend Camping Package: 2-person tent, 2 sleeping bags, 2 sleeping pads for $30
  • Weekend Backpacking Package: 2-person tent, 2 backpacks, 2 sleeping bags, 2 sleeping pads for $50
Equipment 1 Day Fee 3 Day Fee 5 Day Fee Damage/Replacement Fee
2-Person Tent $10 $15 $25 All: $120 Pole: $40 Body: $40 Sack: $10 Fly: $30 Stakes: $10
4-Person Tent $15 $20 $30 All: $150 Pole: $40 Body: $60 Sack: $10 Fly: $30 Stakes: $10
Sleeping Bag $5 $10 $20 Bag: $75, Sack $20
Backpack $20 $25 $35 $125
Sleeping Pad $5 $10 $15 $25
1-person kayak (includes PFD, paddle, and car carrier) $20 $40 $60 All: $650 Boat: $525 Paddle: $50 PFD: $50 Car Carrier: $25
Mountain Bike (includes helmet and car carrier) $15 $25 $40 All: $400 Bike: $350 Helmet: $25 Car Carrier: $25
Hammock with straps $5 $10 $15 $40
Inflatable Stand-Up Paddleboard (includes pump, paddle, and PFD) $20 $40 $60 All: $650 Pump: $75 PFD: $50 Paddle: $75 SUP: $450
Bouldering Crash Pad $10 $20 $30 $150
Camp Chair (Crazy Creek) $5 $10 $15 $50
Backpacking Stove (fuel not included) $5 $10 $15 $75

Bike Rental Form

Bikes can be rented for a semester or the entire year. There will be a set date and time to pick up and return bikes each semester.

Bikes can be rented by the semester for $35 or for the year for $70.

Equipment Damage/Replacement Fee
Wheel (front or rear) $40
Tire/Tube $20
Pedal(s) $15 per pedal
Chain $20
Handlebars $30
Chain Guard (if available) $20
Reflectors $10
Seat $35
Bike Lock $20
Entire Bike $350