IRU wants to help you get out on the river!

Idaho Rivers United is excited to partner with the Boise State University’s Outdoor Rental Center to offer our members discounted rentals. IRU members are eligible for a 20% discount on BSU Outdoor Rental Center equipment, with no blackout dates. Our partnership’s goal is to give more people access to rivers and the recreation enjoyment they provide us all.

Rental Equipment

A summary of available equipment, along with pricing, can be found in the Boise State University BSU Rental Center Catalog

The Outdoor Rental Center at BSU has 30 plus+ rafts with paddle raft and oar frame packages, hardshell kayaks, IK’s, SUPs, drysuit, wetsuits, you name it. 

To get your discount code, visit the Member Perks Portal.

If you have any questions regarding your IRU membership, email lindsey@idahorivers.org, or call (208) 343-7481.

Packages

BSU offers three packages:

Package offerings include 11 foot Pumas to 15 foot AIRE boats, in paddle raft, stern frame, and center mount frame configurations, as well as hard shell kayaks, Inflatable KayaksK’s (IK’s), canoes, Standup Paddleboards (SUP’s), and tubes.

  • Raft packages come with PFDs, a pump, repair kit, and throw bag, as well as paddles or a frame and oars (depending on your adventure).

  • Finally, the Outdoor Rental Center has all of the accessories you need to make a day on the water fun, safe, and comfortable: wetsuits, drysuits, booties, coolers, boxes, and at least one water cannon. Boise State can outfit anything from a float down the Boise River to a 6 day Middle Fork of the Salmon Trip.

Pricing & Policies

The Outdoor Rental Center Catalog also serves as a good reference, but for the most up-to-date pricing call the Outdoor Rental Center at (208) 426-1946.

All rental equipment is available on a first come, first served basis. 

  • Individuals may reserve equipment ahead of time by calling the ORC or by visiting in person. Full payment is required to reserve equipment. 

  • The rental period begins on the day equipment is picked up, lasts for the number of days paid for, and ends the following day. For example,. if you pick up your equipment on a Monday and pay for 4 days, your equipment is due back on Friday by 6pm. 

  • Equipment is due by 6pm on the final day of the reservation; equipment returned late may be subject to fees up to 200% of the daily rental rate per day. 

  • Individuals are responsible for loss or damage of equipment, as assessed by Outdoor Rental Center staff.

Questions can be directed to: outdoorprograms@boisestate.edu, or call (208) 426-1946