Norris Outdoors
(Updated March 28, 2023)
Spring 2023 Hours
- Sunday – Friday: 12:30 pm - 6:00 pm
- Closed Saturdays
- CLOSED: Saturday, May 20 Dillo Day, and Monday, May 29 Memorial Day
Find Your Space Outside This Spring
Enjoy Spring and get outside. Rent camping and recreation equipment for your outdoor experience.
Reasonable rates for all backpacks, tents, sleeping bags, foam pads, cook kits, grills, stoves, lanterns, flashlights, captain chairs, tables, spikeball sets, cornhole games, volleyball sets, hammocks, coolers and so much more.
Special rental rates for Wildcat Weekend, rent by 5pm on Thursday for pick up on Friday and return on Sunday.
Valid NU ID is required for pick up. Need special assistance, call -847-491-2345 during business hours.
Get Outside Adventure Awaits
Enjoy the outdoors this Spring Break with special rates on selected camping and recreation equipment. It’s one rate for the entire break. Find your adventure, north, south, east, or west, wherever you plan to go, NorrisOutdoors has what you need to relax outdoors. Go online and order early, equipment quantity is limited. You can pick up beginning Monday, March 13.
Find a path outside
NorrisOutdoors has the fun for your winter Outdoor Recreation.
Ice skates are available to rent for $7.00 a day (Student rate). Grab your skates and head off to local outdoor ice rinks or take the shuttle or CTA and skate downtown Chicago at the Millennial Park Ice Rink
Besides Ice Skates, there are snowshoes- $12 per set and Cross-Country Skis. Please note sizes and quantities are limited. Both require in-person reservations and an NU ID.
Wildcat Weekends- Pay 1 Rate for the Weekend
Get Outside this Spring on the Weekends - Reserve equipment by Thursday 5 pm for the weekend. Pick up on Friday by 5 pm and return Sunday by 5 pm.
Ask for a Free Bag when you rent any equipment!
Contact Us
Phone: (847) 491-2345
Email: norrisoutdoors@u.northwestern.edu
Staff
Allison Rauch - Student Supervisor
Ready to Rent? Click here: Rental Request
Available To Rent:
| Camping Essentials | Price Per Day |
|---|---|
| Backpack (internal frame) | $13 |
| Sleeping Bag 20-40 deg F | $20 |
| Tarp | $2 |
| Foam Pad | $3 |
| Flashlights | $2 |
| Lanterns | $5 |
| Cook Kit - 2-4 person | $7 |
| Stove - 1 Burner | $10 |
| Stove - 2 Burner | $15 |
| Tent - 2-Person | $13 |
| Tent - 4-Person | $20 |
| Propane Fuel Tank for Stoves | $5.50 |
| Recreation Equipment | Price Per Day |
|---|---|
| Table - 4 x 2 | $6 |
| Table 6 x 2.5 | $7 |
| S'mores kit - sterno included | $8 |
| Captain Chair | $6 |
| Hammock - enu doublenest | $10 |
| Grill - 14 inch Weber | $6 |
| Grill - large Weber | $20 |
| Grill - small propane | $10 |
| Grill - 3 x 2 Big John | $35 |
| Grill - 5 x 2 Big John | $55 |
| Cooler - Small | $3 |
| Cooler - Medium | $5 |
| Cooler - Large | $6 |
| Picnic Basket | $5 |
| Shelter Tent - summer only | $12 |
| Sports Equipment | Price Per Day |
|---|---|
| Basketball/Football/Soccer Ball/Volleyball | $2 |
| Baseball or Softball Set | $5 |
| Cornhole Bean Bag Toss | $6 |
| Croquet Set | $6 |
| Frisbee | $2 |
| Megaphone | $5 |
| Spikeball Set | $12 |
| Volleyball Set - net, poles, boundary | $15 |
| Winter Gear | Price Per day |
|---|---|
| Ice Skates | $7 |
| Skate guards | $2 |
| Cross Country Ski Set* - boots, poles, skis | $12 |
| Snowshoes | $10 |
*No online rental reservations accepted - rent only in-person
| Pick up and Go | Price Per Day |
|---|---|
| Light Hand Truck | $3 |
| Medium Hand Truck | $4 |
| Platform Cart | $5 |