Outdoor Equipment Rental Policies

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

Equipment Reservations

Reservations are required for all equipment rentals. Reservations must be made two days prior to the equipment pick-up date. Reservations can be made by emailing coop@columbia.edu or calling Jason Anthony, COÖP Advisor at (212) 854-1371.

Reservation Cancellations

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

Reservation Deposit

A 50% deposit based on total rental fee is required for a reservation. Deposit can be made by personal check or MasterCard/ Visa.

Pick-Up and Drop-Off

Equipment pick-up will be arranged by the COÖP coordinators and will accommodate your schedule as best as possible. You will receive an email noting your scheduled pick-up and drop-off dates and times.

Cleaning

Please return all items clean. There will be a $15.00 per item charge for each item that must be cleaned.

Damage/Loss

You are responsible for the full costs of repairs or replacement if equipment or gear is damaged, lost or stolen.

Tax Exemption

COÖP and Columbia University are tax-exempt institutions and therefore all assessed fees do not include tax.

Institutional Invoices

Special arrangements can be made with the COÖP Advisor to pay assessed rental fees and deposits via an invoice or purchase order for educational and non-profit institutions. Please contact Jason Anthony at (212) 854-1371 for more information.

Fee Schedule

Columbia Outdoor Orientation Program is an educational non-profit organization, and therefore the fee schedule is assessed only to cover program costs. Fee schedule subject to change without notice.

COÖP Discount

All students who participated in a COÖP trip as a first-year student can reserve equipment at a 50% reduced fee.
All past and present COÖP Trip Leaders receive a 100% discount on all rentals.

Blackout Dates

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

COÖP Fee Schedule

Rental Base Rates

Camping Equipment Base Rate
Sleeping Bag $6.00
4 Person Tent $12.00
6 Person Tent $16.00
Tarp $8.00
External Frame Backpack $6.00
First Aid Kits $5.00
Bungees/Straps (1 Pair) $0.50
Water Bottles $1.00

Rental Rate Calculation

Rental Period Multiply Base Rate By
0-24 hours 1
2-3 days 2
4-7 days 3
8-12 days 4
13-15 days 5
16-31 days 7
   
Each additional single day add 1
Each additional week add 2



For rental inquires, email coop@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.