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Even if TRAiLS isn't organizing a trip this weekend - well, that doesn't mean YOU can't!

TRAiLS rents out almost its entire gear and equipment inventory to GW students and/or student groups.  Prices are very reasonable.

All gear and equipment is available on a first-come, first-served basis - so if you think you're heading out, let us know as soon as possible! 

OUR GEAR RENTAL IS NOW ONLINE!

CLICK HERE AND COMPLETE OUR ONLINE GEAR RENTAL FORM!

Payment and pickup will still occur in Marvin Center 433

Here is our complete gear list available for rental, as well as the price per day:

Item Cost/Day
Cost to Replace
**Backpack - External Kelty
$10
$150
**Backpack - Internal Gregory
$12
$250
**Tent - 2, 3, and 4 person
$12
$250
**Rain Jacket
$3
$75
**Rain Pants
$3
$75
**Cooler
$3
$30
**MSR Stove
$8
$70
Water Purification Drops
$2
$10
Stuff Sacks / Bear Bag
$2
$30
*Sleeping Pads
$3
$20
Lantern (w/ batteries)
$4
$30
*Tarp - Large Nylon
$3
$40
*Cooking Utensils (spatulas, etc.)
$1
$10
*Large Cooking Pot
$3
$22
*Large Cooking Skillet
$3
$22
*Small Cooking Pot (2 quart) $2
$20
Flashlight
$2
$10
Collapsible Water Drums
$2
$20
Plastic Trowel
$2
$10

* A $5 deposit is required for each asterisked item.  This deposit will be refunded when item is returned in good and clean condition.

** A $15 deposit is required for each double-asterisked item.  This deposit will be refunded when item is returned in good and clean condition.


Other Rental Policies to be Aware of:
1)  All gear must be returned in CLEAN, DRY, and FUNCTIONAL condition!  Renters are responsible for paying any costs related to cleaning or repair (minimum $10).  In case of loss or destruction, renters must replace gear at the full retail price.

2)  Late gear will be charged the full day rate for each day (or fraction of a day) that the gear is not returned.  (Note that this actually isn't a penalty, but just a recuperation of costs that would have been charged had you paid for the full time you used the gear in the first place).

3)  Gear rental rates for participants on GW TRAiLS outings are half-price; that is, TRAiLS outing participants receive a 50% discount on any gear rented for the trip that they are attending.  Please note, however, that gear must be picked up before your trip date.  If you wait until the day your trip leaves, we might not have the gear you need.  And even if we DO have the gear you need, we will charge twice the above rate for gear rented on the day of your actual trip - this is necessary to encourage participants to NOT wait until the last minute to get their gear together!  So please take care of your rental arrangements well ahead of time!