Making a Reservation: 

• Individuals interested in renting equipment should complete a rental request or visit Myers Field House 130 during open hours.  

• Rental requests must be submitted at least 2 business days before desired rental date.  

• Completion of this form does not guarantee equipment availability. A staff member will respond with confirmation of available equipment and appointment details. 

• Group rates and alternate appointment times can be coordinated by making a note in your rental request or contacting adventure@mnsu.edu.  

• The customer must be 18 years of age and present a photo ID upon pick up. 

Picking up Equipment: 

• Equipment rentals will be picked up and returned to Myers Field House 130 during Outdoor Rental hours or by appointment. 
• The customer paying for the rental must complete a waiver and rental agreement.  
• Full payment will be collected at pick-up. Fees for damaged, missing, or late equipment will be assessed at time of return. 
• Each customer will receive a brief equipment orientation for first-time rentals.  

• An appointment must be made ahead of time for canoe rentals. Pickup occurs at an alternate location and requires the customer to have a vehicle for transportation.  

• It is the customer’s responsibility to check all equipment for damage or missing parts at the time of rental. 

Equipment Use:

• It is the customer's responsibility to use equipment only as intended and to inform all other users of expectations and safety guidelines.
• It is the customer’s responsibility to acquire all necessary permits for outdoor recreation activities. This includes fishing licenses, campsite rentals, vehicle permits, etc.
• It is the customer’s responsibility to follow all state and federal guidelines for equipment use and safety procedures on land and water.
• Contact the Minnesota DNR for more information on recreation guidelines & permits.

Returning Equipment: 

• Equipment must be returned at the designated time to Myers Field House 130. 

• The rented equipment should be returned in the same condition as it was checked out; clean, dry, and all parts included. 

• See below for late, cleaning, and missing equipment fees. 

Fees: 

• Late returns will be charged to the customer at the daily rate until the equipment is returned or the charge reaches the replacement cost.  

• All equipment must be returned dry and clean or a minimum $5 per item cleaning fee will be charged.  

• Damaged equipment will be inspected by the Program Coordinator. The customer will be invoiced up to the repair/replacement cost of all broken, lost, or stolen equipment.  
• Customers with unpaid fees will be prohibited from future rentals until paid.
• At the end of each semester, unpaid fees for current MSU students will be charged to their student account and must be paid before graduation.

Rental Cancellations: 

• Cancellations of rental requests should be made by emailing adventure@mnsu.edu or calling 507-389-5435 in advance of the designated pick-up time. 

• No charge for cancellations.