Equipment and Gear Checkout

The OEC has a checkout counter for equipment and gear. Gear is available for students for a nominal fee and, in many cases, free of charge with only a returnable deposit required.

Equipment available for checkout includes: 

  • Backpacking Gear: backpacks, backcountry stoves, water filters, first aid kits
  • Basic Camping Gear: sleeping bags and pads, camp chairs, hammocks, bear canisters, coolers, water jugs, Dutch ovens, tents (2-3 person and 6-8 person), headlights, flashlights
  • Camp Kitchen Accessories: 2 burner stoves, pots, pans, fuel, utensils, spice kits, wash supplies
  • Outdoor Games: Frisbees, volleyballs
  • Climbing Gear: Climbing shoes
  • Snow Gear: Sleds, snowshoes
  • Water Gear: Surfboards, boogie boards, dry bags, snorkel/mask, flippers, skimboards, life jackets
  • Library: Guidebooks, instructional books, LOTS of maps

Stop by to visit the center anytime during our open hours: Monday - Thursday, 2 p.m. to 8 p.m., and Friday - Saturday, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.