The EPSS Department leads many field trips for research and teaching purposes, often requiring personal hiking and camping gear. To ensure all students can participate in these trips, the department offers an inventory of basic field/camping gear that can be borrowed by UCLA students at no cost. The program is operated on the honor system and requires only signing-in and signing-out of equipment. Students interested in borrowing gear for an upcoming field trip can email your professor, or daym@epss.ucla.edu.
Below is a list of available field gear that can be borrowed in EPSS:
| Item | Details | How many we have | Representative Image |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daypack (large) | 2 |  | |
| Daypack (small) | 2 |  | |
| Sleeping pad | 2 |  | |
| Self-inflating sleeping pad | 2 |  | |
| Sleeping Bag liner | 10 |  | |
| Sleeping Bag 30 Deg | (30 degree rated) | 2 |  |
| Sleeping Bag 20 deg | (20 degree rated) | 2 |  |
| 4-person tent | (recommended for 2 persons + gear) | 1 |  |
| 2 Person REI Tent | (recommended for 1 person + gear) | 3 |  |
EPSS also provides limited financial assistance for additional personal field gear. For additional information, or to request assistance with field gear, email daym@epss.ucla.edu.