We carry name-brand gear you need to paddle, camp, backpack, fish, and bike. Staff can offer advice, give personal tips and tricks, and you can even schedule an appointment with full-time staff to help plan your personal excursion while renting MTOP gear. See below for the product list, rates, and additional information.
Rental Request Form
Submit this form to REQUEST an outdoor equipment rental reservation. Once your request is received our staff will check on the availability of the equipment and email a confirmation of your rental, denial of the rental request, or with additional questions.
Our supply is limited; rentals are limited to 2 like items per renter.
The equipment rented is to be used by the individual(s) who make the reservation. The renter is financially responsible for all equipment in their possession.
Reservation Process:
Gear is rented on a first-come, first-serve basis, and although we have a large inventory and walk-up rentals are allowed, we encourage you to make advanced reservations to guarantee the gear you need. You can make reservations in person or over the phone and through the rental request form. The Rental Center phone number is 615-898-8335.
Requests submitted through the request form must be submitted at least one day prior to requested pick-up date.
If you pay in advance, we will have items ready for pickup on the first day of the rental, saving you time as it takes a little while to put things together
Failure to communicate a cancellation or to show up to rent equipment may result in loss of access to rental equipment.
Reservations canceled 24 hours in advance are eligible for a full refund, but reservations canceled within 24 hours will not be refunded.
Equipment returned late is charged at twice the daily rate for every day the equipment is late.
Equipment is available to anyone in the MTSU community as well as the public.
Rental Rate Periods: Daily means one 24 hour period (available, M,T,TR, F) and Weekend means pickup on Friday and return Monday (during business hours). As we are closed on Wednesdays, the daily rate will be granted for a Tuesday 鈥� Thursday time period.
Rental Discounts
20% off for MTSU Students
10% off for current MTSU Staff/Faculty
Gear Lists & Rates
Daily and weekend rates are listed. Weekly rates are available upon request. Email [email protected] to request information.
Type (Brand)
Day Rental
Weekend
2 Person Tent (Big Anges)
$10
$15
4 Person Tent (Big Anges)
$15
$20
6 Person Tent (Big Agnes)
$20
$25
Backpacking Pack (Osprey)
$10
$15
Day Pack (Osprey)
$4
$8
Sleeping Bag (Big Agnes)
$8
$10
Sleeping Pad (Thermarest)
$2
$5
Cook Set (MSR)
$4
$8
Stove – Single Burner (Jet Boil/MSR)
$4
$8
Stove – Two Burner (Camp Chef)
$8
$12
Headlamp
$3
$5
Double Hammock w/Straps (Eno)
$5
$10
Rainfly (Eno)
$3
$5
Trekking Pole
$3
$5
Water Filter
$3
$5
Camp Chair
$5
$10
Small Cooler (Orca)
$5
$10
Large Cooler (Orca)
$10
$15
Can Jam, Spikeball Disc Golf Discs, Cornhole
$5
$10
Type
Day Rental
Weekend
Climbing Shoes
$5
$10
Crash Pad
$10
$15
Helmet
$3
$5
Gravel/Bikepacking Rental
Day Rental (24 Hr)
Weekend
Poseidon Ambition X Flatbar
$20
$35
Poseidon Ambition X Drop bar
$20
$35
Poseidon Ambition X bikepacking equipped
$28
$45
8L Handlebar bag
$5
$8
16L Seatpost bag
$5
$8
6L frame bag
$5
$8
Mountain Bikes
Day Rental (24 Hr)
Weekend
BMC Two Stroke Hardtail
$20
$35
Full Suspension Mountain Bike (Canyon/Norco)
$30
$45
TREK Commuter Bike (Canyon/Norco)
$10
$25
Type
Day Rental
Weekend
Single Kayak – Inflatable or Rigid (Aire/Crecsent)
$20
$35
Tandem Inflatable Kayak or Canoe (Aire/Old Town)
$30
$45
Whitewater Kayak (Jackson/Pyranha)
$20
$35
Inflatable Stand Up Paddleboard (NRS/TAHE)
$20
$35
Rigid Stand Up Paddleboard – Lake Only (TAHE)
$40
$50
Raft – 4 Person (RMR)
$50
$70
Raft – 6 Person (Aire/NRS)
$70
$90
Paddle (Kayak, SUP, or Raft)
$5
$10
Wetsuit (Stohlquist)
$4
$8
Life Jacket, Skirt, Helmet, Splash Jacket (Price per)
$3
$5
Fishing Rod and Reel
$5
$10
Small Tacklebox
$5
$5
Gear Replacement Fees
Below is a list of most of our replacement fees but it is not exhaustive. Pricing may vary as products and service prices change, and we will work on getting the lowest price possible for any lost or damaged gear that occurs during you rental. We encourage you to take care of the equipment as if it were your own. Outdoor recreation equipment can be very expensive, but we like to have high quality gear to offer the best customer experience, so treat it well. Thank you!
