Maine Bound Gear Library

For the University of Maine community and the general public

New items available for Spring 26!

For Reservtions ~call 207-581-1794 || For Questions ~email um.mainebound@maine.edu

Reservations are open for the Spring Paddling season!

Check out the spring paddling items tab below to see items that are available to reserve for the 2026 Kenduskeag Stream Race!

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

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.

Maine Bound Gear Library will be CLOSED over the University of Maine’s Spring Break. Will be closed from Saturday, March 15, to Saturday, March 21st, 2026. There will be no rental pick-ups or returns during that time. Plan accordingly.

Gear Library Items

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

We do our best to check and repair all items. Before heading out on your adventure, double-check your gear and make sure you know how to use each item.

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, Paddling Jackets, etc.

We have an expanded list of items available to rent for the spring paddling season!

These items will be available for reservation beginning 3/9/2026.

Please know your size when you call! You can look up the item & model of interest to view the companies sizing charts. Or, you can come in to Maine Bound to try items on before making a reservation.

Paddling Jackets: NRS Stratos Paddling Jacket. These include latex wrist gaskets. Sizes: Women’s XS-Men’s XXL
Wetsuit Tops: NRS 1.5mm Hydroskin Jacket. Sizes: Women’s XS-Men’s XL
Wetsuits: NRS Farmer John wetsuits. Sizes: XS-XXL
Neoprene Booties: NRS Neoprene booties. Sizes: EURO 37-50
Neoprene Gloves: NRS Hydroskin Forcast 2.0mm Neoprene Gloves. Sizes: SM-XXL
Whiteweter Helmets: NRS Helments. Sizes: XS/S, M/L, XL/XXL, Universal
PFDs (Lifejackets): A variety of Type III PFDs. Sizes: Child (30-50lbs), Youth (50-90lbs), Adult S/M, L/XL, XX/XXL, Universal
20L Dry Bags: Seal Line Discovery Clear roll top dry bags. Size: 20 Liters
Canoes: Old Town Discovery 169, 8 available
Canoe Paddles: Sizes: 48’-65’
Canoe Roof Kits: Roof kits allow you to put a canoe on your without a roof rack for short driving distances. What’s included: Stuff Sack, 4 foam blocks, 2 tie down straps
NRS Straps: 9 & 12 foot straps to tie a boat down on an existing roof rack.

Additional items including paddle boards and kayaks will be available to rent this summer.

*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.

UMSG sponsored the cost of all undergraduate student gear rentals for part of the 2025/2026 academic year! This program has concluded. Stay tuned for updates for the Fall 2026 semester. For now, all undergraduate students must pay the member rates for rental items.

A detailed price list of all items available to rent.

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