Available Gear
The following items are available for rental:
- Tents
- Backpacks
- Sleeping Bags
- Stoves and Cooking Gear
Gear is primarily available for weekend rentals; the weekend rental period starts on Thursday and ends on Monday. Longer rental periods and rentals not occurring Thursday through Monday are available upon request.
The rental program office is open for gear check-in/check-out by appointment (email rentoutdoors@luc.edu). The rental program office is located in the Halas Recreation Center on Loyola's Lake Shore Campus. Please note, payment is required at time of check-out and gear is available for check-out on a first come, first served basis.
For more information and questions on the gear rental program, please email rentoutdoors@luc.edu or call 773-508-2604.
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Mountain Hardware For spring, summer, or fall camping, this tent fits 1 person and is lightweight and good for backpacking. |
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Mountain Hardware For spring, summer, or fall camping, this tent fits 2 people and is also good for car camping. |
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Mountain Hardware For spring, summer, or fall camping. This tent is lightweight and good for backpacking. Fits 2 people. |
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Mountain Hardware For spring, summer, or fall camping. This tent is good for car camping. Fits 3 people. |
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Mountain Hardware For spring, summer, or fall camping. This tent is lightweight and good for backpacking. Fits 3 people. |
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Mountain Hardware For spring, summer, or fall camping. This tent is good for car camping. Fits 5 people. Over 6 feet tall. |
| Backpacks | |
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Deuter Guide +35 35 liters, can be expanded to 43 liters. Extra small size. Good for day trips |
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Deuter Aircontact 60+10 SL 60 liters, can be expanded to 70 liters. Small size. Regular torso length. |
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Deuter 70+10 SL 70 liters, can be expanded to 80 liters. Medium size. Regular torso length. |
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Deuter Aircontact 75+10 75 liters, can be expanded to 85 liters. Large size. Large torso length. |
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Deuter 90+10 90 liters, can be expanded to 100 liters. Extra large size. Large torso length. |
| Sleeping Bags | |
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Mountain Hardware Switch 20 Warm to 35 degrees. Can be used for spring, summer, and fall. Has expander zipper to add 8 inches of girth to bacg. 6.5 feet long. |
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Mountain Hardware Switch 20 - Long Warm to 35 degrees. Can be used for spring, summer, and fall. Has expander zipper to add 8 inches of girth to bag. 7 feet long. |
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Mountain Hardware Lamina Good for damp, cold conditions.. Adjustable hood helps seal in heat. Can be used for spring, summer, and fall. Lightweight. |
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Kelty 20 Degree Primarily for car camping. Can warm to 35 degrees. |
| Cooking Gear | |
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MSR Windpro Stove Single burner stove. Simple set up and use. |
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Alpine 2 Pot Set Includes 2 pots, a wooden spatula, a spoon, a pot scraper, a measuring cup, and a strainer. |
| STOVE FUEL |
Fuel Fuel to light stoves can be purchased for a standard fee. |
For more information and questions on the gear rental program, please email rentoutdoors@luc.edu or call 773-508-2604.
