Rent Camping & Backpacking Gear in Nashville

Renting camping and backpacking gear in Nashville is a convenient way to prepare for outdoor trips without purchasing equipment that may only be used occasionally. Some trips stay within Tennessee, while others involve longer drives or flights to destination parks. With more than 22 years of rental experience, LowerGear supports flexible outdoor travel.

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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 equipment is professionally cleaned, inspected, and prepared before every shipment.

Outdoor destinations commonly planned from Nashville

Many travelers plan trips that involve driving to destinations such as Great Smoky Mountains National Park. For longer trips, some renters travel to places like Rocky Mountain National Park, where shipping rental gear ahead of time can simplify logistics.

Popular rentals for Nashville-area trips

• 2-Person Backpacking Tent – adaptable for forested terrain.
• High-Capacity Backpack – useful for extended routes.
• Cool-Weather Sleeping Bag – appropriate for spring and fall trips.
• 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 equipment is in transit. The video below explains shipping timelines and preparation details.

Helpful learning guides & videos

If you’re preparing for a camping or backpacking trip, our learning resources can help. Below is a general list of items people often consider bringing:

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

• Selecting the Right Backpack to Rent
• How to Setup a Tent and Select a Camp Site
• Treating Water While Backpacking

Explore rental categories

• Tent & Shelter Rentals – shelter options for camping trips.
• Backpack Rentals – packs for overnight and extended travel.
• Sleeping Gear Rentals – bags and pads for cooler nights.
• Camp Cooking Gear Rentals – cookware and stoves for campsite meals.
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