Gear Checkout and Adventure Trips
Our Gear Checkout program provides UNF students with the gear they need to get outdoors. Our program is free to active students with a valid Osprey ID. Let us help you plan your next trip!
For questions or more information about our program, contact us at (904) 620-5952
Available Equipment
Sleeping bags, tents, canoes, paddleboards, kayaks and more!
Hours of Operation
Monday - Saturday 12 PM - 5 PM
Lake Oneida and gear return both close at 4:30 PM
Closed during intersession and when the University is closed
Gear Checkout Policies
General
- Gear check-out is only available to currently enrolled students
- Items can be rented for day use on campus or up to 7 days off campus
- Students may renew the gear if they bring the gear back along with their ID to extend their checkout. Anytime beyond those two weeks items are subject to late fees
- Students are limited to one paddleboard or kayak per ID
- Any and all damages must be noted prior to check-out
- All equipment must be returned during regular operating hours and in person by the person that rented the gear. Any equipment returned or left at the rental counter during non-operating hours will not be returned and late fees will accumulate until the equipment is returned in person and during operating hours.
- Camping on campus using Gear Checkout equipment or personal equipment is prohibited.
Late Returns
- All late fees will be charged on student's MyWings accounts.
- Late fees are $10.00 per day per items checked out.
- If fees exceed 10 working days or total worth of equipment is established in late fees, the total amount for the gear will be charged to the respective myWings account.
Cleaning
- Returned items are expected reasonably clean and dry
- Do not wash or dry sleeping bags
Adventure Trips
Guana Paddle & Hike (NEST Students Only)
Day paddle and hike in the guana preserve. Trip includes travel, entry fees, gear and lunch
Saturday, September 24, 10 AM - 5 PM
Limited to 16 participants. UNF Nest Students Only
White Water Rafting
2 days of rafting on the Natahalia and Ocoee Rivers. Trip includes lodging, raft rentals, entry fees, and food.
Friday, September 30 - Sunday October 2. Rescheduled for Friday, October 20 - Sunday October 23 due to weather.
$135 per person. Limited to 45 participants. Must be an active UNF student
Beginner Climbing
2 days of climbing and camping in Table Rock, North Carolina. Trip includes campsite fees, climbing equipment, entry fees, and food.
Friday, October 13 - Sunday October 15
$80 per person. Limited to 15 participants. Must be an active UNF student
Ski Trip
2 days of skiing on Sugar Mountain in North Carolina. Trip includes transportation, lodging, gear rentals, lift tickets, entry fees, and food.
Thursday, February 23 - Sunday February 26.
$700 per person. Must be an active UNF student
Trip Forms