FAQs
- When can people rent gear?
Our Montag Rental Center is open during the week. Or you can request an appointment for an alternative time by emailing us.
- Does it cost anything?
Currently equipment rental is free to students and Willamette staff, faculty, and administrators.
- How long can I rent gear for?
Because this gear is shared for all of campus, we ask you are considerate in your rentals. If you know you want something for an extended period, make a reservation so we can hold it for you. Otherwise, tell the ODP staff what day you will be returning it when you check it out. Then, bring it back on time.
- What is my responsibility?
All gear rented should be returned on time and in good working order and appropriately clean. If it is exceptionally dirty, we will ask you to clean it before accepting its return. we have supplies you can use to clean it. Otherwise, if you return an item broken, you will be responsible for the cost of replacing that item.
- What items can I rent?
We have a variety of items to rent. Let us know what you are looking for if you don't see it here.
- Firepits
- Lanterns
- Head lamps
- Trowels
- Hiking Shoes
- Leg Gaiters
- Hiking Poles & Baskets
- Drybags
- Backpacks
- Pack Rain Covers
- Bivy Sacs / Personal shelters
- Tents: 3, 4, 6, 8-person & ultralight
- Sleeping Bags
- Sleeping Bag Liners
- Sleeping Pads
- Stoves
- Cooking Pot Sets
- Camp plates, bowls, cups, spoons, sporks
- Water Bottles
- Water Filters
- Waterjugs
- Coolers - chest and water
- Bear Canisters
- Kayaks
- Stand-up Paddle Boards
- Paddles
- Personal Flotation Devices - life jackets
- Snowshoes
- Ski Goggles
- Ski Helmet
- Crampons