Built By Locals. Ready For Your Weekend.
Dalton, MN's adventure and equipment rental headquarters — helping neighbors, weekend warriors, and families get more done and have more fun in the Otter Tail lakes region.
Why I Started True North
I grew up hauling boats to Battle Lake, splitting wood before winter, and driving an hour to Fergus Falls or Perham just to rent a mini excavator for a Saturday project. It never made sense.
So I built True North Adventure & Equipment Rentals — a local, honest, well-maintained fleet of trailers, tractors, tools, and adventure gear right here in Dalton. Whether you're finishing a driveway or launching a kayak at Glendalough, you shouldn't have to burn half your weekend just picking up gear.
We compete on price and delivery with Galloping Goose on Battle Lake Main Street — and we back it up with straight talk and gear that starts on the first pull.
Our Approach
Four things guide every rental that rolls out of our lot.
Local First
Serving Battle Lake, Ottertail & Glendalough. Skip the long drive.
Fair Prices
Honest lakes-area rates — day or week. No surprise add-ons.
We Deliver
Small delivery fee — FREE within 30 miles with package deals or multi-day rentals.
Ready To Run
Gear is serviced, fueled, and inspected before it leaves the lot.
Work Gear & Play Gear — All In One Lot
From mini excavators to kayaks, we're built to be your one-stop weekend shop.
Trailers
Dump, utility, and haul-anything trailers from $40/day.
Earthmoving
Mini excavator, tractor, buckets, forks, and rake attachments.
Site & Tools
Compactors, generators, Makita power tools, wood splitter & more.
Adventure
Fishing boat, SUPs, kayaks, e-bikes, and Honda Pioneer SxS.
🚚 Delivery? We've Got You.
Small delivery fee normally — FREE within 30 miles on package deals or multi-day rentals.
We drop it, you use it, we pick it up. That's the True North way.
Let's Get You Geared Up
Request a quote, check availability, or just ask a question. I answer personally — usually the same day.
Rates are lakes-area starting prices. Delivery available for a small fee — free within 30 miles with a package deal or multi-day rental. Tax, deposits, fuel, and damage waiver may apply.
