Reservation requests must be made online. After the equipment availability has been confirmed, a staff member will contact you via phone to process your payment.
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Some of our policies and procedures have changed in alignment with state, local, and University guidelines. Certain activities, amenities, and facilities may be unavailable or available in a modified capacity. Please visit recwell.umd.edu/keepmoving for the most up-to-date information on our facilities.
User controlled lighting at LaPlata Beach & ERC Tennis Courts is currently unavailable. Lighting availability will resume on February 8 when the COVID-19 sequestering period is complete.
The Eppley Recreation Center & School of Public Health have the following facility updates for the Spring 2021 semester:
- An additional 6 half racks have been added to the ERC East Gym to expand weight room capacity.
- SPH 0101 & SPH 0103 hours have been expanded, beginning 01.25 facilties are open Monday - Friday, 10am - 7pm.
- Pickleball & Badminton courts are open in the ERC. Both 1- on -1 pickleball and/or 1- on - 1 soccer may be played on pickleball courts. Reservations can be made at planyo.courtreservations.
- The ERC East Gym elevator is out of service due to flood damage. The main elevator remains in service.
Outdoor Gear Rental
Get the gear you need to get outside
The Adventure Program rents out a variety of outdoor equipment so you can adventure on your own. Our staff will help you figure out what you need and show you how to use it. We also provide trip planning assistance.
Reservations
Group Rentals
Have a large group or special needs? Email Alex Gebhart at agebhart@umd.edu to discuss your options.
Policies
Eligibility: All UMD students, faculty, and staff are eligible to rent equipment from the RecWell Adventure Program. Rental equipment is also available to all RecWell members.
Late Fee Policy: The standard daily rental rate will be charged for each day the equipment is late; after 10 days a replacement fee will be charged.
Refund Policy: Refunds for reserved gear must be requested through the Adventure Program Cancellation Form 48 hours prior to rental date and are subject to a $10 processing fee. No refunds will be granted for same-day rentals or unused rental time.
Cleaning Fee Policy: A $10 cleaning fee will be charged for equipment that is returned with excessive dirt, sand, or other forms of uncleanliness (as determined by Adventure Program Professional Staff).
Damage / Replacement Fee Policy: Retail price + 10% will be charged for any lost or damaged gear beyond repair as determined by Adventure Program Professional Staff.
Location
The Adventure Program rental desk and resource center are located in the lower level of the Eppley Recreation Center. The entrance is near lot SS2. If at the main entrance to the ERC, go down the stairs between the ERC and the Outdoor Aquatic Center. The door to the Adventure Program will be on your right.
The Adventure Program lobby is currently closed. We are offering contactless curbside equipment rental drop-off and pick-up during the hours listed below. Advanced reservations are required.
Winter Hours (January 25 - March 5)
Monday | 3 PM - 6 PM |
Thursday | 3 PM - 6 PM |
Friday | 3 PM - 6 PM |
- Patrons will arrive at the Adventure Program during their 15-minute appointment window. They will call the Adventure Program office at 301-832-2558 to inform staff of their arrival.
- Patrons will stay in their vehicle while the Adventure Program staff moves a cart with their rented items into the designated pick-up/drop-off zone.
- Once the Adventure Program staff leaves the zone and returns inside, the patron will retrieve their items and place them inside their vehicle.
- Once the patron leaves, the Adventure Program staff will retrieve the cart.
- Patrons will arrive at the Adventure Program during their 15-minute appointment window. They will call the Adventure Program office at 301-832-2558 to inform staff of their arrival.
- Patrons will stay in their vehicle while the Adventure Program staff moves an empty cart into the designated pick-up/drop-off zone.
- Once the Adventure Program staff leaves the zone and returns inside, the patron will place their rented items in the cart.
- Once the patron leaves, the Adventure Program staff will retrieve the cart and equipment.
- All rented items will be isolated, disinfected, and inspected after return. Once that process is complete, Adventure Program staff will confirm the successful equipment return to the patron via email.
We are offering contactless purchasing and pick up of the items you need to get outside! Stop by the Adventure Program during our operating hours and call 301-832-2558 to order, pay, and pick-up!
Rental Desk
Phone | 301-226-4453 |
Staff
Name | Phone | |
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Alex Gebhart Coordinator, Bike Shop & Adventure Trips |
agebhart@umd.edu | 301-226-4421 |
Gear Rental Rates
Item | Weekend (Friday-Monday) |
Five Day (Monday-Friday) |
Week (Monday-Monday or Friday-Friday) |
---|---|---|---|
Backpacks | |||
Deuter Speedlite 20L | $7.50 | $11.25 | $15.00 |
Deuter ACT Lite 50L + 10L | $15.00 | $22.50 | $30.00 |
Deuter ACT Lite 65L + 10L | $15.00 | $22.50 | $30.00 |
Sleeping Bags | |||
Marmot 0F Sleeping Bag | $15.00 | $22.50 | $30.00 |
Marmot 30F Sleeping Bag | $15.00 | $22.50 | $30.00 |
Marmot 50F Sleeping Bag | $15.00 | $22.50 | $30.00 |
Sleeping Pads | |||
Thermarest Z lite (full length) | $7.50 | $11.25 | $15.00 |
Tents | |||
Marmot Limelight 3P tent | $15.00 | $22.50 | $30.00 |
Marmot Limestone 4P tent | $22.50 | $33.75 | $45.00 |
Marmot Limestone 6P tent | $25.00 | $37.50 | $50.00 |
Hammock | |||
Eno SingleNest Hammock | $7.50 | $11.25 | $15.00 |
Headlamp | |||
Black Diamond ReVolt | $7.50 | $11.25 | $15.00 |
Cooking/Food Storage | |||
MSR Superfly Stove Kit (includes stove, two pots, one lid, one pot holder, one pot scraper - fuel not included) | $15.00 | $22.50 | $30.00 |
Primus Propane 2-Burner Stove (fuel not included) | $15.00 | $22.50 | $30.00 |
Igloo 48 Quart Cooler | $7.50 | $11.25 | $15.00 |
Backpacker's Cache Bear Valut | $15.00 | $22.50 | $30.00 |
Climbing | |||
Evolv Titan Climbing Shoe | $7.50 | $11.25 | $15.00 |
Disc Golf | |||
Disc (putter or mid-range) | $2.00 | $3.00 | $4.00 |
Disc set (includes 2 putters and 2 mid-range discs) | $5.00 | $7.50 | $10.00 |