Want to go camping on your own but don’t have the gear? Take advantage of the SU Outdoor Adventure Gear Checkout! It is a free service to all student, faculty and staff. 

It is important to know a few things before checking out equipment.

1.  You must make a reservation for the gear at least 3 business days prior to the desired pickup and

2.  A Pirate Card is required for a $50 refundable deposit. 

Please review our list of available equipment below.   

List of Available Camping Gear/Description: Tents………………………..Both 2 & 4 person A-frames (pdf tent instructions ) Backpacks…………………Internal frames Sleeping Bags……………Both mummy and tapered bags Sleeping Pads…………….Foam Ice Chest(Coolers)………40, 48 and 60 quart capacities with and without wheels Battery Lanterns………….Uses 4 D-cells Propane Stove…………….Two burners Flashlights………………….Large, D-cell Shade Shelter……………..10’ x 10’ in size (not for use at the beach, sorry!) List of Available Sports Equipment/Description: Basketball………………….Indoor use only, men’s and women’s sizes Football……………………..Leather, various sizes Frisbee………………………Official Ultimate Frisbee size Soccer ball………………….Indoor and Outdoor styles Softball Equipment……..Gloves, balls, bats Corn Hole Set……..Two boards and 4+4=8 bags total Volleyball…………………..Indoor and Outdoor styles Volleyball Net Set……….Suitable for outdoor use only Cones/Pylons………………Orange in color, various sizes Water Cooler……………….5 gallon capacity More details… Policies and Procedures for SIRA Gear Check-out . Don’t see what you need? E-mail sira@southwestern.edu  or call 512.863.1555 for more information.

Equipment Check Out Request Form

Important Notes to Potential Equipment Users:

#1 - This is a request form only. You will receive a confirmation email within one business day. This email will indicate whether or not your reservation can be processed/confirmed.

#2 - All requests must be placed at least 3 business days before the requested pickup day/time in order to provide sufficient time to process your reservation and prepare the equipment.

#3 - Failure to complete this request form correctly/completely and/or to have adequate funds available to cover the required deposit will inhibit SIRA’s ability to process/confirm your request in a timely manner.

Reserve Your Gear