Equipment Rentals

The Expeditionary

1408 N. Alder St.

We are open for the Spring 2026 Semester and will be closed any day the university is closed.

253.879.3403
Monday
12:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Tuesday
3:30 pm – 7:00 pm
Wednesday
12:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Thursday
3:30 pm – 7:00 pm
Friday
3:30 pm – 6:00 pm
Saturday & Sunday
Closed
expy@pugetsound.edu

The Expeditionary (The Expy) is an outdoor equipment rental facility and hub for our trips and events. We rent out a variety of outdoor equipment so you can adventure on your own. Our student staff will help you figure out what you need and show you how to use it. We also have a library of resources including books and maps to help you plan your next adventure!

expedition (ak'spi dish' 'n):
1. a journey or voyage made for a specific purpose, as exploration.
2. the group of persons or vehicles engaged in such an activity
3. promptness or speed in accomplishing something
ex'pe•di;tion•ar•y, adj. of or used in an expedition

Current University of Puget Sound students, faculty, and staff can visit the Expeditionary during open hours to rent. Gear is available on a first-come, first-served basis. We do not offer reservations.

Eligibility: Current University of Puget Sound students, faculty, and staff are eligible to rent equipment from the Expeditionary. Members of the public and alumni are not eligible to rent from us.

Waivers & Inspection: All renters will complete a rental agreement. Student employees will inspect each item, but renters are encouraged to inspect each item as well. If a renter waives the inspection and set up, they are still responsible as indicated in the policies below.

Late Fee Policy: The standard weekend rate will be charged for each week the equipment is late; after 3 weeks a replacement fee will be charged.

Refunds: No refunds will be granted for unused rental items.

Cleaning Fee Policy: A $5 cleaning fee per item will be charged for equipment that is returned with excessive dirt, sand, or other forms of uncleanliness.

Damage / Replacement Fee Policy: A replacement fee will be charged for any lost or damaged gear beyond repair as determined by Student Affairs Professional Staff.

Rental Prices
Item Weekend Rate
Internal Frame Backpack $10
Hiking Boots $7
Trekking Poles (Set of 2) $5
Gaiters $5
Headlamp* $5
Bear Canister $4
Trowel $1

*Batteries are not included. Our headlamps require 3-4 AAA batteries.

Item Weekend Rate
2-Person Tent $10
3-Person Tent $13
4-Person Tent $16
Pyramid Shelter (Sleeps 4) $11
4-Person Sleeping Tarp $11
Solo Sleeping Tarp $5
Sleeping Bag (0° or 15° F) $10
Sleeping Pad $5

All shelters come with a ground tarp and necessary structural equipment

Item Weekend Rate
2 Burner Stove* $10
Backpacking Stove & Fuel Bottle $12
Extra Backpacking Fuel Bottle $5
Cook Pot $4
Frying Pan $6
Bowl/Mug/Utensil $1 each
Cook Set** $9
Car Camping Kitchen Kit*** $16
Backpacking Kitchen Kit*** $18

*Fuel not included. You will need to purchase a propane canister elsewhere.

**Includes pot, pan, pot grips, dip cup, sump screen, serving spoon, spatula, and a scraper

***Includes respective stove and all items in the Cook Set

Item Weekend Rate
Water Bladder (Dromedary) $15
Water Jug Cube $5
10L Gravity Filter & Dromedary $10
Dry Bag - 13L $5
Dry Bag - 35L $10
Dry Bag - Bill's Bag $20
Item Weekend Rate
Base Layers $3/layer
Fleece Jacket $5
Puffy Jacket $8
Rain Jacket $5
Rain Pants $5
Gloves $5
Mittens $5
Item Weekend Rate
Snowshoes $7
Trekking Poles (set of 2) $5
Gaiters $5
Cross Country Skis & Poles $10
Cross Country Ski Boots $10
Cross Country Ski Package* $17

*Includes skis, boots & poles

Item Weekend Rate
Ice Axe $5
Plastic Mountaineering Boots $7
Snow Saw $5
Snow Shovel $5