Outing Rental Center
Outing Rental Center
In addition to serving as headquarters for the Outdoor Adventure Program, the Outing Rental Center offers low rental rates on items such as backpacks, sleeping bags, tents, stoves, coolers, canoes and volleyball sets. We also have books, maps, videos, and trail guides covering a variety of areas and activities. Anyone with a current VCU ID may participate.
The Outing Rental Center is located at 130 South Linden Street. It is on the east end of the Cary Street Field, and across from the Cary Street Gym.
New! OAP Season Pass
Go outside more without breaking the bank. The new OAP season pass is the best way to see more beautiful rivers, mountains, and backcountry sites. It works just like a season’s pass at a ski resort. Pay one fee and check out all the gear you can for an entire semester.
Students: $50/semester
Faculty, staff, Rec Sports members, +1: $75/semester
Rental Rates
- A current VCU ID is required to rent equipment
- A damage deposit in cash or check for is required; $10 per item, $50 per canoe
- Reservations may be made by paying the damage deposit in advance
- There is a $20 service fee for returned checks
Weekend rentals: check out on Friday, return Monday.
| Equipment | Student Day/Weekend Rate | Faculty/Staff Day/Weekend Rate |
| General Camping | ||
| Backpack | $4/6 | $6/8 |
| Head Lamp | $2/3 | $3/4 |
| Sleeping Pads | $2/3 | $3/4 |
| Ice Chest (small) | $3/5 | $6/8 |
| Sleeping Bags | $4/7 | $7/9 |
| Stove (1 burner) | $3/5 | $4/7 |
| Stove (2 burners) | $4/7 | $7/9 |
| Tent (2 person) | $6/10 | $8/13 |
| Tent (3 person) | $7/12 | $9/15 |
| Tent (4 person) | $7/12 | $9/15 |
| Tent (6 person) | $9/16 | $11/20 |
| Backpacking Package | $18/22 | $21/25 |
| Water Sports | ||
| Canoe Package | $18/22 | $21/25 |
| Whitewater Package | $18/22 | $21/25 |
| PFD | $2/3 | $3/4 |
| Spray Skirt | $2/3 | $3/4 |
| Kayak Paddle | $3/5 | $5/7 |
| Canoe Paddle | $2/3 | $3/4 |
| Helmet | $3/5 | $5/7 |
| Climbing Shoes | $3/5 | $5/7 |
| Crash Pad (large) | $4/7 | $6/9 |
| Crash Pad (medium) | $3/6 | $5/8 |
| Cycling | ||
| Mountain Bike | $5/10 | $7/15 |
| Road Bike | $5/10 | $7/15 |
| Bike Helmet | $2/3 | $3/4 |
Outdoor Adventure Program
VCU Outdoor Adventure Program
Outing Rental Center
130 S. Linden St.
Richmond, Va 23284-2029
Phone: (804) 828-6004
E-mail: outdoors@vcu.edu
| Monday - Friday | 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. |
| Saturday, Sunday | Closed |
Climbing Wall/Bouldering Wall
The Climbing Wall and Bouldering Wall are new parts of the Outdoor Adventure Program that can be used by Recreational Sports members. Anyone can climb with the supervision and belaying of the Climbing Wall staff. All necessary climbing equipment is available to be checked out for free for use at the wall. This is a chalk free climbing facility. Call 804.827.8747 for more information.
The Climbing Wall routes are periodically reset, courtesy of Peak Experiences.
Climbing Wall Hours
Hours
| Monday - Friday | 12 pm. - 10 p.m. |
| Saturday | 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. |
| Sunday | 4 p.m. - 8 p.m. |
Bouldering Wall Hours
| Monday - Sunday | available during all open hours |