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.
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.
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.
Camping Chair
Value - $60
Camping Stool
Value - $15
Hammock
Value - $65
Water Tube
Value - $30
Compasses
Value - $20
Large Bear Canister
Value - $80
Small Bear Canister
Value - $70
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
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:
By appointment only.
Equipment Return Times:
By appointment only.
Fall & Spring
Equipment Pick Up Times:
Thursday: 10 a.m. - noon and 2 - 4 p.m.
Friday: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Equipment Return Times:
Monday: 10 a.m. - noon and 2 - 4 p.m.
Tuesday: 10 a.m. - 2 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 706-867-4431 upon arrival and we will accommodate you promptly.
Equipment may be reserved on holidays and/or breaks by appointment only. Please email outdoorpursuits@ung.edu 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.