COÖP Outdoor Equipment Fee Schedule

 For rental inquires, email cooprentals@columbia.edu
*note: this page is NOT for rentals during our orientation trip. Trip rental information is on the application.


Rental Base Rates

Camping Equipment Base Rate
Sleeping Bag $5.00
4 Person Tent $10.00
6 Person Tent $15.00
Tarp $5.00
External Frame Backpack $10.00
First Aid Kits $10.00
Water Bottle $1.00
Utensils (Pot, Pan, Spatula) $10.00


Rental Rate Calculation

Rental Period* Multiply Base Rate By
3 days 1
7 days 2
10 days 3
14 days 4


*Please note rentals longer than two weeks are handled on an individual basis.




Special Package Deals - Equipment for up to two people

(Includes: Sleeping Bag, 4 Person Tent, Tarp)

 
Rental Period Special Package Rate Backpack Rate (for 1 pack)
2 Weeks $60.00 $40.00
1 Month $75.00 $50.00
Entire Summer** $100.00 $100.00

**All equipment rented during the summer must be returned by Monday, August 10.


Bike Rental Rates

Rental Period Bike Rental Rate
1 Day $30.00
1 Week $100.00
We have mountain bikes and hybird bikes in all sizes.


COÖP Outdoor Equipment Rental Policies


Equipment Reservations

Reservations are required for all equipment rentals. Reservations must be made at least a week in advance of trip to ensure customers get their rentals (possible exceptions).  Reservations can be made by emailing cooprentals@columbia.edu and on our rental webiste http://www.cuarts.com/calendar/view/type/4/event_id/575.  Customer must bring receipt to the pick-up appointment.  Please note trip location on the receipt.

Reservation Cancellations

There is no charge for reservations cancelled more than two days in advanced.
50% of rental fee is charged if cancelled fewer than two days in advanced. No refunds for equipment not picked-up.

Pick-Up and Drop-Off

To schedule pick-up and drop-off times please email cooprentals@columbia.edu.  Pick-up and drop-off times are on Mondays from 7-8 PM and Thursdays from 5-7 PM (possible exceptions).

Damage/Loss & Equipment Cleaning

You are responsible for the full costs of repairs or replacement if equipment or gear is damaged, lost or stolen.
Please return all items clean.  There will be a $15.00 per item charge for each item that must be cleaned.

COÖP Leader Discount

All past and present COÖP Trip Leaders receive a 100% discount on all rentals.  Leaders can rent equipment for no charge for up to two people.  They will be refunded in full after the equipment is returned.

Blackout Dates

Rentals are not available during the last three weeks of May or the last two weeks of August.

For rental inquires, email cooprentals@columbia.edu


The Columbia Outdoor Orientation Program (COÖP) is a pre-orientation component of the New Student Orientation Program (NSOP), coordinated by the Student Development and Activities Office (SDA) of Columbia University. Student Development and Activities in a member of the Division of Student Affairs for the Columbia College and the Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science.