equipment rentals
For the University of Maine community and the general public
For questions and reservations ~ call 207-581-1794 or email um.mainebound@maine.edu
Maine Bound rentals: what you need to know
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 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.
Equipment Details
Check your gear! It is best practice to check all of your gear before any outdoor adventure!
- 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*
- Classic Cross Country Skis: Salomon Snowscape Skis, sizes 163, 173, 183, 193, with SNS pilot bindings. They will not fit NNN boots.
- Classic Cross Country Ski Boots: SNS Pilot Escape, Men’s sizes 4.5-14. SNS Pilot boots will not fit skis with NNN bindings.
- Crampons: Grivel & Petzl horizontal points. 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.
- Mountaineering Boots: Double plastic boots, brands, and sizing vary. Men’s sizes 4.5-13. Be sure to try them on!
- Snowshoes: Redfeather, sizes S, M, L. Youth snowshoes are available in limited quantity. Reservation is suggested.
- Alpine Snoeshows: Redfeather alpine snowshoes with heel riser bars, one size (Large). Available in limited quantity. Reservation is suggested.
- Winter -20/-30 degree Sleeping Bags: Synthetic mummy-style winter sleeping bags. Brands included Kelty, Mountain Hardwear, Wiggy’s. Available in sizes long and regular (Mountain Hardwear). Available in limited quantity. Reservation is suggested.
- Sleeping bags: 0 and 20 degree Kelty mummy style. Available in long and regular.
- 3 season tents: Kelty 2, 4, and 6 person tents are available to rent
- Sleeping pads: closed-cell foam pads
- Backpacks: Kelty 65L and 85L internal frame backpacking packs
