Rent Camping & Backpacking Gear in Columbus

Renting camping and backpacking gear in Columbus is a practical way to prepare for outdoor trips without buying equipment that may only be used occasionally. Some trips stay within Ohio, while others involve longer drives or destination travel. With more than 22 years of rental experience, LowerGear helps simplify trip planning.

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Our rental inventory includes tents, backpacks, sleeping bags, camp cooking gear, navigation tools, lighting, and accessories. Brands frequently included in our rental fleet include Kelty, Gregory, Marmot, and MSR. All rental gear is professionally cleaned, inspected, and prepared before every shipment.

Outdoor destinations commonly planned from Columbus

Many travelers plan trips that involve driving to destinations such as Cuyahoga Valley National Park. For longer destination trips, some renters travel to places like Indiana Dunes National Park, where shipping rental gear ahead can simplify logistics.

Popular rentals for Columbus-area trips

• 2-Person Backpacking Tent – adaptable for wooded terrain.
• Mid-Capacity Backpack – balances comfort and capacity.
• Cool-Weather Sleeping Bag – suitable for spring and fall nights.
• Trekking Poles – helpful on uneven trails.

How rentals work

Select your rental gear online and choose dates that allow enough time for shipping. Rental days are not charged while gear is in transit. See the video below for shipping details.

Helpful learning guides & videos

Backpack • Tent • Sleeping bag • Sleeping pad • Stove • Fuel • Cookware • Water bottles • Water filter • Insulating layer • Rain shell • Hat • Headlamp • Extra batteries • Navigation tools • First-aid kit • Trekking poles • Repair kit • Food storage • Camp shoes

• Backpacking Basics for First-Time Trips
• How to Setup a Tent
• Treating Water While Backpacking

Explore rental categories

• Tent & Shelter Rentals – shelters for forest and campground use.
• Backpack Rentals – packs for weekend and longer trips.
• Sleeping Gear Rentals – bags and pads for cooler nights.
• Camp Cooking Gear Rentals – cookware for campsite meals.
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