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    5. Outdoor Pursuits

    Equipment Rental & Resource Library

    Outdoor Pursuits provides a variety of outdoor equipment to the students, faculty and staff of the University of North Georgia. Equipment is available at no additional cost to all currently enrolled fee-paying students, and full-time, benefited faculty and staff members up to a $675 value limit.

    The Outdoor Pursuits Resource Library provides a variety of resources to the students, faculty and staff of the University of North Georgia. These resources include material needed to educate renters on outdoor skills and opportunities for recreation in the north Georgia and surrounding areas. Resources are available at no additional cost to all currently enrolled students, and full-time, benefited faculty and staff members up to a $50 value limit.

    Rental requests must be made at least 24 hours in advance. Requests made less than 24 hours from desired pick-up time cannot guarantee fulfillment. 

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    Tents & Sleeping Bags

    2 Man Tent

    Value - $250

    3 Man Tent

    Value - $375

    4 Man Tent

    Value - $400

    6 Man Tent

    Value - $450

    7 Man Tent

    Value - $475

    8 Man Tent

    Value - $500

    0° Sleeping Bag

    Value - $150

    20° Sleeping Bag

    Value - $150

    35° Sleeping Bag

    Value - $150

    All sleeping bags are rated to keep the user comfortable if the air temperature drops to no lower than its specified rating (in Fahrenheit) when properly used.

    Backpacks

    40 L Backpack

    Value - $90

    Good for short weekend backpacking trips.

    55 L Backpack

    Value - $100

    Best for weekend backpacking.

    65 L Backpack

    Value - $150

    Recommended for weekend backpacking.

    75 L Backpack

    Value - $200

    Used best for longer, multi-day backpacking trips.

    Chairs & Stools

    Camping Chair

    Value - $60

    Camping Stool

    Value - $15

    Additional Gear

    Hammock

    Value - $65

    Water Tube

    Value - $30

    Compasses

    Value - $20

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    Large Bear Canister

    Value - $80

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    Small Bear Canister

    Value - $70

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    Resource Library

    2017 Northbound The A.T. Guide

    Value - $16

    Canoeing & Kayaking Georgia

    Value - $19

    Georgia Recreation Atlas

    Value - $25

    Hiking Georgia: A Guide to the State's Greatest Hiking Adventures

    Value - $27

    Mountaineering First Aid

    Value - $16

    National Geographic Appalachian Trail Springer Mountain to Davenport Gap Map

    Value - $15

    National Geographic Brasstown Bald Chattooga River Map

    Value - $12

    National Geographic Pisgah Ranger District Map

    Value - $12

    National Geographic Springer & Cohutta Mountains Map

    Value - $12

    Pocket Manual First Aid: Fundamentals for Survival

    Value - $13

    The Best of the Appalachian Trail Overnight Hikes

    Value - $17

    The Dixie Cragger's Atlas: A Climber's Guide to Alabama and Georgia

    Value - $35

    Gear/Trip Bundles

    1 Person 2-3 Day Backpacking Bundle

    Gear Included:

    • (1x) 75 liter Backpack
    • (1x) Backpacking Tent (2-person tent)
    • (1x) Sleeping Bag (degree is dependent on weather)
    • (1x) Sleeping Pad

    Recommended Gear (not included in bundle):

    • Food
    • “Kitchen” supplies: if bringing food that needs to be prepared
    • Water/ Water Filtration System
    • Moisture wicking clothes and socks
    • Navigation (map, compass)
    • First Aid Kit
    • Health and Hygiene: (toothbrush, toilet paper, towel, sunscreen, any medications you take daily)

    3 Person 1-2 Day Camping Bundle

    Gear Included:

    • (3x) 75 liter Backpacks
    • (1x) 3 Person Tent
    • (3x) Sleeping Bags (degree is dependent on weather)
    • (3x) Sleeping Pads

    Recommended Gear (not included in bundle):

    • Food
    • “Kitchen” supplies: if bringing food that needs to be prepared
    • Water/ Water Filtration
    • Moisture wicking clothes and socks
    • Navigation (map, compass)
    • First Aid Kit
    • Health and Hygiene: (toothbrush, toilet paper, towel, sunscreen, any medications you take daily)

    4 Person 1-2 Day Camping Bundle

    Gear Included:

    • (4x) 75 liter Backpacks
    • (1x) 4 Person Tent
    • (4x) Sleeping Bags (degree is dependent on weather)
    • (4x) Sleeping Pads

    Recommended Gear (not included in bundle):

    • Food
    • “Kitchen” supplies: if bringing food that needs to be prepared
    • Water/ Water Filtration
    • Moisture wicking clothes and socks
    • Navigation (map, compass)
    • First Aid Kit
    • Health and Hygiene: (toothbrush, toilet paper, towel, sunscreen, any medications you take daily)

    5 Person 1-2 Day Camping Bundle

    Gear Included:

    • (5x) 75 liter Backpacks
    • (1x) 6 Person Tent
    • (5X) Sleeping Bags (degree is dependent on weather)
    • (5X) Sleeping Pads

    Recommended Gear (not included in bundle):

    • Food
    • “Kitchen” supplies: if bringing food that needs to be prepared
    • Water/ Water Filtration
    • Moisture wicking clothes and socks
    • Navigation (map, compass)
    • First Aid Kit
    • Health and Hygiene: (toothbrush, toilet paper, towel, sunscreen, any medications you take daily)

    Day Hike Bundle

    Gear Included:

    • Hiking Backpack (40L)

    Recommended gear (not included in bundle):

    • Appropriate shoes (athletic shoes, sneakers, hiking boots)
    • Appropriate clothing (comfortable, moisture wicking, layers)
    • Extra food and water
    • First Aid Kit
    • Navigation Tool/GPS App
    • Multi Tool

    *If there is anything you wish to add to your bundle rental when renting out, just make sure to request those items to be rented out in the “Notes” section. Furthermore, if you would like a specific sleeping bag degree or specific liter backpack, make sure to add that information within the “Notes” upon requesting the gear.

    Summer

    Equipment Pick Up Times:

    Thursday 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

    Equipment Return Times:

    Tuesday 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

    Fall & Spring

    Equipment Pick Up Times:

    Thursday 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
    Friday 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

    Equipment Return Times:

    Monday 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
    Tuesday 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

     

    Curbside pick-ups and returns:

    • There will be one reserved parking spot on the top deck of the rec center.
    • Call Outdoor Pursuits at 706-867-2549 upon arrival and we will accommodate you promptly.
    In addition to curbside we are still allowing for renters to come pick-up or return inside the rec; however, we are not providing walk-in rentals at this time.

    Equipment may be reserved on holidays and/or breaks by appointment only. Please email northgeorgiaoutdoorpursuits@gmail.com to submit your request.

    Please note: We cannot guarantee the equipment will be available if another renter does not return the equipment or all equipment is rented out before your reservation is entered. Every effort will be made to fill the reservation.

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