Equipment is rented at the Maine Bound Adventure Center. Call or drop by during open facility hours. All reservations must be
paid in full at the time of reservation. We rent a wide variety of equipment to UMaine students, staff, faculty, and the general public. 

Please note that Maine Bound is only open 4:00-8:00 p.m. on weekends during the academic year and closed on weekends during the summer. Please plan accordingly for rental equipment pick up and drop off.

For large group rentals please contact beth.jackson@maine.edu at least 2 weeks before you are planning to rent the equipment.

All pricing information is listed below.

Call, email, or stop by with any questions.

We recommend emailing or calling in advance to set up your reservation. This will make the process much quicker when you come pick up your gear.

um.mainebound@maine.edu | 207-581-1794

Summer Rentals

Get out on the water this summer! You are responsible for transporting boats to the Stillwater River or other destinations of your choice. Make sure to follow Maine Boating Laws, including PFD requirements.  

Boats available for rent:

  • 7 Old Town Discovery 169 Canoes
  • 1 Old Town Guide 147 Canoe- Includes seat backs! ***Will be available beginning May 8th
  • 5 Old Town Vaper solo kayaks
  • 1 Old Town Loon solo kayak
  • 1 Old Town Tandem kayak
  • Glide 10 & 11ft hard SUPs (available on select dates)
  • 2 Glide 10’6 inflatable SUPs

**New this season we will have small boat (canoe & kayak) anchors available to rent! These are perfect for anchoring a boat while fishing or doing SUP yoga.

Other notable items:

  • Water Booties- sizes 37-48(Euro)
  • Wetsuits- XS-XXL
  • Canoe paddles- 48″-65″
  • PFDs- Child & Youth-XXL
  • Car rooftop kits for vehicles without roof racks to transport canoes and kayaks

See the table below for a full list of items we rent.

Please check out summer hours to ensure you can pick up and return items when Maine Bound is open. 


For specific questions or large group rentals contact Beth Jackson, at beth.jackson@maine.edu.

Equipment Type Member Daily Non-Member Daily Member Weekly Non-Member Weekly

Camping Rentals

2-Person Tent $4 $6 $12 $18
4-Person Tent $9 $12 $27 $36
6-Person Tent $12 $16 $36 $48
Sleeping Bag (20°) $6 $8 $18 $24
Sleeping Bag (0°) $8 $11 $24 $33
Hiking Backpack $9 $12 $27 $36
Sleeping Pads $3 $4 $9 $12

 Equipment Type Member Daily Non-Member Daily Member Weekly Non-Member Weekly

Paddling Rentals

Stand Up Paddle Board Package $24 $32 $72 $96
SUP – 1/2 day $12 $16 N/A N/A
Canoe $12 $16 $36 $48
Canoe Paddle $3 $4 $9 $12
Whitewater Helmet $4 $6 $12 $18
Flatwater Kayak $12 $16 $36 $48
Flatwater Tandem Kayak $15 $20 $45 $60
Kayak Paddle $4 $6 $12 $18
PFD (Life Jacket) $4 $6 $12 $18
Wetsuit $6 $8 $18 $24
Booties $4 $6 $12 $18
Kayak Roof Kit* $4 $6 $12 $18
Canoe Roof Kit*  $4 $6 $12 $18

* Please note that our staff are not responsible for securing rental boats on to vehicles.


 Equipment Type Member Daily Non-Member Daily Member Weekly Non-Member Weekly

Climbing & Mountaineering Rentals

Rock Shoes $12 $16 $36 $48
Double Boots $15 $20 $45 $60
Mountaineering Axe $4 $6 $12 $18
Mountaineering Crampons $8 $11 $24 $33
Climbing Helmet $4 $6 $12 $18

 Equipment Type Member Daily Non-Member Daily Member Weekly Non-Member Weekly

Winter Rentals

Snowshoes $8 $11 $24 $33
XC Skis $9 $12 $27 $36
XC Ski Boots $6 $8 $18 $24
XC Ski Poles $3 $4 $9 $12
XC Ski  
3-hour Package **
$6 $8 N/A N/A

** 3-hour package only applies during Maine Bound’s operational hours