Maine Bound Gear Library
For the University of Maine community and the general public
New items coming soon for Summer 26!
For Reservtions ~call 207-581-1794 || For Questions ~email um.mainebound@maine.edu
Reservations are open for the Spring Paddling season!
Rec Kayaks (solo, tandem, and kids) are now available to rent!
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 (May 9th-August 29th, 2026)
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 is CLOSED on weekends in the summer. Please plan your rental accordingly! All weekend rentals (Friday to Monday) will be charged for 2 days.
Updated summer 2026 pricing information coming soon.
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.
We have an expanded list of items available to rent for the spring paddling season!
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
- Whitewater Helmets: NRS Helmets. Sizes: XS/S, M/L, XL/XXL, Universal
- PFDs (Life jackets): 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: Old Town Guide, 1 available
- Canoe Paddles: Sizes: 48″-66″
- 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.
- Recreational Kayaks: 2 Old Town Twin Heron Tandems, 1 Old Town Loon, 4 Old Town Vapor 10, 3 Old Town Dirigo 120, 2 Old Town Heron Jr*
Additional items including paddleboards available to rent this summer.
Kids kayaks are best for kids under 90lbs.
*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.
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