Outdoor Gear Library

We are so excited you’ve found us! Welcome to Mountain Rec’s free Community Gear Library. Here, families and community members of all backgrounds can borrow outdoor equipment and clothing, learn about local recreation opportunities, and explore your connection to nature.
How does it work?
- Create a free SmartRec account with Mountain Rec HERE, or by visiting our facilities.
- View the full list of outdoor gear and availability below, and coordinate a pick up time with our Outdoor Rec Supervisor, Megan Carter. Contact Megan at MCarter@MountainRec.org or at (970) 688-7333.
- Enjoy up to a week with your selected gear, completely free!
Outdoor Gear
- Currently Available
Water Sports
- (x10) Personal Flotation Devices (PFDs)
- (x8) Stand Up Paddle Boards (SUPs)
Backpacking
- (x6) Backpacking Backpacks
Car Camping
- (x10) Petzl Tikka Headlamps
Fly Fishing
- (x6) Fly Rod Kits
- More Gear Coming in the Fall/Winter of 2022
Water Sports
- Adult River Personal Flotation Device (PFDs)
- Youth River Personal Flotation Device (PFDs)
- Youth Basic PFDs (not okay for the river)
- Throw bags
- Helmets
- River Tubes
Backpacking- Tents
- Sleeping bags
- Sleeping pads
- Jet boils
- Pocket rockets
- Fuel canisters
- Water purification drops
- Katadyn microfilters
- Steri pen
- Nalgene water bottles
- Camping cooking equipment
- Bear Vault
- Kid Hiking Pack
- Crazy Creek Chair
Car Camping- Tents
- Sleeping bags
- Sleeping pads
- Coleman camp stoves
- Water cubes
- Car camping cooking equipment
- Camp chairs
- Grizzly Coolers (small)
- Grizzly Coolers (large)
Winter Equipment- Avalanche probes
- Avalanche shovels
- Avalanche beacons
- Men’s Snowshoes
- Women’s Snowshoes
- Youth Snowshoes
- Trekking Poles
- Ski/Board Waxing Table and Equipment Kit
Summer Equipment
- Bike helmets (youth)
- Bike helmets (adults)
- Women’s rock climbing helmets
- Men’s rock climbing helmets
- Youth rock climbing helmets
- Bouldering crash pads
- Day packs
Fly Fishing
- Stocking foot waders (women)
- Stocking foot waders (mens)
- Stocking foot waders (youth)
- Fly fishing tool kit
- Flyweight plier
- Nipper
- Tippet spool
- Leaders
- Net