Outdoor Rec Center Rentals
Camping/Backpacking Gear
Our sleeping bags are made by Wiggy's and are "mummy" style, lightweight, and easy to stuff. Although these bags can be used for any outing, backpacking may be their primary use.
Bags come in three temperature ratings: 45 degree, 25 degree, and 5 degree. The 45-degree is noticeably smaller and lighter and is stored in a smaller bag (it also has two zippers). The 25 degree is noticeably heavier and is stored in a larger bag.
To get the 5-degree bag, place the 25 degree bag inside of the 45-degree bag and use the inner zippers to connect them.
Sleeping bag ratings are assuming the use of a sleeping pad and a tent.
| Fees: | 1 Day | Weekend (2 days) | Week (7 days) |
Additional Days |
| Summer (40 ° ) | $3.00 | $5.25 | $15.00 | $2.00 |
| 3-Season (25 ° ) | $3.50 | $6.00 | $17.00 | $2.50 |
| Winter (0-5 ° ) | $4.50 | $7.75 | $22.00 | $3.25 |
Sleeping pads help insulate and provide cushion for a variety of outdoor activities. Most commonly you would rent a pad along with a sleeping bag, especially on a backpacking trip. Sleeping pads are approximately 1/2" thick. During cold weather, the sleeping bag temperature rating is only valid when the bag is used in conjunction with a pad.
| Fees: | 1 Day | Weekend (2 days) | Week (7 days) |
Additional Days |
| Sleeping Pads | $0.50 | $1.00 | $2.50 | $0.35 |
Internal frame packs (metal stays are located on the inside of pack)
An internal frame pack is ideally suited for trips where balance is critical or where narrow spaces will be encountered. Internal frame packs' backbone rests directly on your back, this brings the packs' center of gravity and your center of gravity as close as possible.
- For people who carry loads while doing activities that require independent arm movement
- For anyone skiing, climbing, or hiking rough trails
| Fees: | 1 Day | Weekend (2 days) | Week (7 days) |
Additional Days |
| Internal Frame | $4.00 | $7.00 | $19.00 | $2.75 |
External frame packs (metal bars on the outside)
Externals are the load warriors. Packs designed to carry large loads for long distances over relatively well established trails without a lot of low overhanging branches or narrow passages.
- For people backpacking on established trails or less demanding cross country
- Proper loading is accomplished more easily
- More weight can be carried more comfortably while allowing the wearer to walk erect
- External frames allow for increased ventilation, thereby, allowing you to remain cooler
| Fees: | 1 Day | Weekend (2 days) | Week (7 days) |
Additional Days |
| External Frame | $3.00 | $5.25 | $15.00 | $2.00 |
Tents are a great way to avoid the elements while camping. They can be used to car camp and are also lightweight enough for backpacking. Our tents come in two different types sizes.
Kelty Gunnison (4-person)
• Two pole light weight clip tent that can be used as a camping tent or a backpacking tent. It will not withstand high winds or heavy snow.
• Specifications - 54 " high, 100 "long, 82" wide and weighs about 9 lbs.
• Set up directions [239K PDF]
Mountain Hardwear Casa4 (4-person)
• Multiple pole light weight clip tent that can be used as a camping tent. It will not withstand high winds or heavy snow.
• Specifications - 63 " high, 94 "long, 76 " wide and weighs about 10 lbs. 50 sq ft floor, 22 sq ft vestibule.
• Set up directions [ PDF]
| Fees: | 1 Day | Weekend (2 days) | Week (7 days) |
Additional Days |
| 4-person | $7.00 | $12.00 | $34.50 | $5.00 |
Mountain Hardwear Hammerhead (3-person)
• This is a medium weight dome backpacking tent that will stand up to most WV winters (snow and wind).
• Specifications- 4'6" high, 7'6" long, 7'3" wide and about 9 1/2 lbs.
• Set up directions [324K PDF]
| Fees: | 1 Day | Weekend (2 days) | Week (7 days) |
Additional Days |
| 3-person | $7.00 | $12.00 | $34.50 | $5.00 |
Note: Blue Hole is a party spot on the Cheat River/Big Sandy that many students rent our tents to visit. The site is notoriously dirty and full of trash. If, upon return, tents have been abused, the replacement fee will be charged for the tent.
The tarps that we rent out are O'Ware brand. They are very sturdy 14' x10', 5 ½ lb tarps with guy lines and ten stakes.
These tarps have many uses. They can be used for camping as a rain shelter over a picnic table or the hang out area. They can be used as a lightweight backpacking shelter that sleeps 3-5 persons. There are no poles that come with the tarp, so set-up requires trees, trekking poles, or sticks for the center line. Set up may require extra cord to set up a high tarp.
There are multitudes of set-up options for these tarps, but all take some skill with knots and tarp layout. The most basic set up is the "A-frame," which includes both center line ends tied to trees and the corners and sides tied to trees or the ground (see picture above).
| Fees: | 1 Day | Weekend (2 days) | Week (7 days) |
Additional Days |
| Tarp | $3.50 | $6.00 | $17.00 | $2.50 |