Northern Illinois University

Recreation Services

Water Equipment

  • NIU students, faculty/staff, and alumni rent at the posted rate. Non-NIU affiliates rent at 1 1/2 times the posted rate.
  • The posted rental rate is for one day.
  • Weekend rentals are charged as two days. 
  • Weekend rental includes Thursday-Monday or Friday-Tuesday.
  • Rent for winter break - pay 4 times the Per Day Rate
  • Rent for spring break - pay 3 times the Per Day Rate
  • Rent items 5 to 7 days - pay 3 times the Per Day Rate
  • Rent items 8 to 11 days - pay 4 times the Per Day Rate
  • Gear rental policies and procedures
Water Gear
Items must be returned
clean and dry.
Per Day
Weekend
Canoe (includes 2 paddles and 2 pfd’s)*
$14.00
$28.00
Paddle (from 4' - 5.5')
$3.00
$6.00
PFD (life jacket)
$3.00
$6.00
Flotation Seat Cushion
$3.00
$6.00
Canoe Cartop Kit
(includes pads & tie downs)
$3.00
$6.00
Dry Bag - Small
$3.00
$6.00
Dry Bag - Large
$5.00
$10.00
Fishing Boat
(includes 2 oars and 2 pfd’s)*
$14.00
$28.00
Sit-On-Top-KAYAK
(includes paddle & pfd)
$14.00
$28.00
Boundary Water Canoe
(See Assistant Director)
$18.00
$36.00
Portage Yoke
$3.00
$6.00

4 Person Tent

2-Burner Stove

Canoe, Paddles, Pfd's

Madden Backpack

MSR Cook-Kit

Sleeping Bag

Assorted Paddles

Trangia Cook Kit