In an effort to support experiential learning and access to the outdoors, the Rubenstein School Student Services team is excited to offer students a FREE gear library!

Image collage of a variety of Rubenstein School gear including jackets, microspikes, snowshoes, gloves, and more.

Gear currently offered:

  • Rain pants
  • Rain jackets
  • Hiking boots
  • Rain boots
  • Winter hats
  • Gloves
  • Neck warmers
  • Microspikes
  • Snowshoes
  • Backpacks
  • Binoculars
  • Winter jackets
  • Ski/snow pants

How to request gear:

  1. Fill out the Gear Library Request Form.
  2. Input your name, netid, and email address.
  3. Select what gear you would like to borrow.
  4. Indicate size preference for requested gear.
  5. Identify pick-up date/time and return date.
  6. Provide any additional comments you may have.
  7. Submit!

You will receive an email confirmation once your request for gear is received and approved.

Gear library guidelines:

  • Gear must be requested more than 24-hours in advance of your pickup time to ensure the item is available.
  • Gear must be returned within ONE week of pickup.   
  • If your gear is not returned on time and/or is returned in poor condition, your future access to the library will be impacted as follows:
    • First offence will result in access to the Gear Library on a probationary basis only.
    • Second offence will result in 2-week suspension of Gear Library access.
    • Third offense will result in termination of Gear Library access.
  • The Gear Library is available to the entire RSENR community – please treat it with respect. If you are unsure whether our gear is fit for certain labs or activities, please contact Brittany Claussen or Emily LeForce directly.
  • Gear must be picked-up and returned to the Gear Library (located in RSENR Student Services – Room 220C) during Student Services office hours (9am-4:30pm) only. If you cannot return gear by 4:30pm, plan to return it the following business day. Please do NOT leave gear outside the Dean’s Office.
  • You are liable for any gear that is signed out under your name.

See the Rubenstein School Gear Library in action!

Want to be featured in the Gear Library Photo Gallery? Please email pictures of the gear in use to Brittany or Emily!

Request to Borrow Gear

 

Want to donate to the Gear Library?

Donations of the following items are welcome:

  • Winter jackets
  • Snow pants
  • Waterproof shell pants
  • Rain jackets

Contact Brittany Claussen or Emily LeForce with questions and donation inquiries

Brittany Clausen

Email Brittany: 

Brittany.Claussen@uvm.edu 

Emily LeForce

Email Emily: 

Emily.LeForce@uvm.edu