Maine Bound Gear Library

For the University of Maine community and the general public

New items available for winter 25/26!

Maine Bound closes 12/19/2025 – 1/19/2026 for winter break. The building will be open for select Thursdays and Sundays in January for rentals & climbing. Hours are listed below.

For questions and reservations ~ call 207-581-1794 or email um.mainebound@maine.edu

Maine Bound Gear Library: what you need to know

Group Rentals

For large group rentals (5+ people), please contact beth.jackson@maine.edu at least 2 weeks before you plan to rent the equipment. Many items are available in quantities of 10+, and size ranges can generally fit a group.

Reservations & Payments
All rentals must be reserved and paid in full at the time of reservation. Visit us in person or give us a call during our open hours to make arrangements.

Late Returns
Equipment returned past the due date will be subject to late fees based on our standard daily rates.

Hours & Seasonal Availability
Plan your pick-up and drop-off times accordingly. Gear can only be picked up and dropped off during regular Maine Bound open hours.

Academic Year Hours

Monday, Wednesday, Thursday: 11:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Tuesday: 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Friday: 11:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Saturday & Sunday: 4:00-8:00 p.m.

Summer Hours

Monday – Thursday: 1:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Friday: 4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday: CLOSED
Also Closed on: Memorial Day, and July 4

Winter Break 25/26 Hours
Thursdays & Sundays: 4-8pm on 1/4, 1/8, 1/11, 1/18
Regular academic hours resume on 1/19/2026

Important Reminder
Please do not leave rental items outside the building under any circumstances. If you’re unable to return your equipment as scheduled due to unforeseen issues, contact us via phone or email, and we’ll work with you.

Equipment Details

Check your gear! It is best practice to check all of your gear before any outdoor adventure!

Tents – Matching tent, fly, and poles
Inflatable SUPs – Check contents list in SUP bag
Items with Zippers – Functioning and smooth zippers
Check items with BUCKLES and STRAPS!
Check for Fit – Shoes, PFDs, Wetsuits, Booties, etc.

Canoe– Old Town Discovery 169, 8 available
Canoe– Old Town Guide 147 Canoe, 1 available. Includes seat backs!
Kids Flatwater Kayak– Old Town Junior Heron, 2 available
Flatwater Kayak– Old Town Vaper Solo, 5 available
Flatwater Kayak– Old Town Loon Solo, 1 available
Flatwater Kayak– Old Town Dirigo 120, 3 available
Flatwater kayak– Old Town Twin Heron Tandem, 2 available
Stand Up Paddle Boards (SUPS)- Glide 10 & 11ft hard SUPs, 10 available
Stand Up Paddle Boards– Glide 10’6 inflatable SUPs, 2 available. These come with inflatable PFDs, breakdown paddles, fin, seatback, and pump all in a carrying bag.
Neoprene Water Booties– sizes 37-48(Euro)
Farmer John Wetsuits– XS-XXL
Canoe paddles– 48″- 65″
Recreational Kayak Paddles– kid’s to adult, 188cm-230
Whitewater Helmets– Small, Medium, Large, XL
PFDs (life jackets)– Child, Youth, Adult SM-XXL
Rooftop Kits– Car rooftop kits for vehicles without roof racks to transport canoes and kayaks. Kits include foam blocks and tie-down straps.
Anchors– Small boat anchors are great for paddle board yoga or used for fishing in canoes and kayaks.

*Boats, paddles, and PFDs are all rented separately*

New items include: a fleet of NNN xc skis, kids xc skis, microspikes, day packs, & single mountaineering boots.

Classic Cross Country Skis, Adult: Fischer Apollo EF skis with Fischer NNN bindings. Sizes: 164, 174, 184, 189
Classic Cross Country Ski Boots, Adult: Alpina T5 Touring NNN boots, Sizes: EURO 36-48
Classic XC Skis, Kids: Fischer Spirit Crown Junior with Fischer NNN bindings. Sizes: 110, 120, 130, 140, 150
Classic XC Ski Boots, Kids: Alpina T Kid Jr. NNN boots. Sizes: EURO 29-35
Adult & Kids Ski Poles: Sizes: 70-165
Microspikes: Kahtoola. Sizes: small-XL
Crampons: Petzl Vasak (or similar) horizontal points, for general mountaineering. We do not rent front-point crampons for ice climbing.
Mountaineering Ice Axe: Classic mountaineering axes in a variety of sizes. We do not rent ice tools for ice climbing.
Double Plastic Mountaineering Boots: Double plastic boots, brands, and sizing vary. Men’s sizes 4.5-13.
Single Mountaineering Boots: Scarpa Mont Blanc Pro GTX. Limited Sizing: EURO 37, 40, 42, 43, 44, 46, 47
Adult & Youth Snowshoes: Redfeather. Size: Youth (17”), S (22”), M (25”), L (30”)
Alpine Snoeshows: Redfeather Alpine snowshoes with heel riser bars. Sizes: 25”, 30”, 35”
Winter -20 degree Sleeping Bags: Mountain Hardwear Lamina -20. Sizes: Long, Short.
Sleeping Bags: 0 and 20 degree Kelty mummy style. Sizes: Regular, Long
3-season tents: Kelty Basecamp 2, 4, and 6-person
Sleeping pads: Z-Rests & Thermarests, closed-cell foam pads
Backpacking Backpacks: Kelty 85L (best for winter & extended trips), Kelty 65L (best for summer, or overnights)
Day Packs: Kelty 35L hiking daypacks

3-Hour Ski Packages

Ski Packages are available during weekday open hours when ski conditions on campus trails or Caribou Bog are good. Kids and adult packages are availble.
Packages are walk in only; no advanced reservations allowed for 3 hour ski packages.

Commonly Asked Questions

University of Maine students and University of Maine Staff/Faculty, Campus Recreation Members

Any large groups need to contact beth.jackson@maine.edu. Large group rentals are subject to availability. Large groups are considered to be 5+ people. Advanced reservation recommended.

Yes, subject to availability. You must call to extend a rental. You’ll be charged an additional daily fee.

If you do not call to extend your rental and return it late, you will be charged late fees. If you paid a weekly rate, you must return your rental on the date on your reservation receipt.

Just give us a call, and we will cancel your reservation free of charge.

Most people reserve a couple of days to a couple of weeks in advance. However, there are certain times of the year when we have restrictions on how early you can reserve items.

We do not rent canoe, kayak, or SUP trailers.

Yes! We offer group paddleboard, canoe, or recreational kayak programs. To request a program, visit our facilities page and fill out our program request form. These programs are generally limited to school groups and university groups.

For the 2025/2026 academic year UMSG is sponsoring the cost of all undergraduate student gear rentals! This does not apply to student clubs. Individual students can rent gear for themselves. All late fees and damage fees must be paid by the individual student; UMSG is not responsible for late/lost/damaged fees. Additional permiters are posted at Maine Bound.

A detailed price list of all items available to rent.

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