Rent Camping & Backpacking Gear in Portland

Renting camping and backpacking gear in Portland is a convenient way to prepare for trips into forests, mountains, and coastal regions without purchasing equipment you may only use occasionally. Some outings stay close to the Pacific Northwest, while others extend farther to major national parks. With more than 22 years of nationwide rental experience, LowerGear supports a wide range of adventures.

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

Outdoor destinations commonly planned from Portland

Trips from Portland often include forests, mountains, and coastline. Popular destinations include Mount Hood National Forest, with longer itineraries frequently planned to Crater Lake National Park.

Popular rentals for Portland-area trips

• 3-Person Backpacking Tent – suitable for forest camping.
• High-Capacity Backpack – useful for extended routes.
• Cool-Weather Sleeping Bag – appropriate for PNW conditions.
• 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 additional shipping details.

Helpful learning guides & videos

If you’re new to camping or backpacking—or it’s been a while since your last trip—we offer resources to help you prepare. Below is a general list of items people often consider bringing (not all apply to every trip):

Backpack • Tent • Sleeping bag • Stove • Fuel • Rain protection • Water storage

Additional advice articles and product videos are available throughout the site.

• Take These on Any Wilderness Trip
• Treating Water While Backpacking and Camping
• Which Gear to Rent for Your Backpacking Trip

Explore rental categories

• Tent & Shelter Rentals – backpacking and camping options.
• Backpack Rentals – packs for longer routes.
• Sleeping Gear Rentals – bags and pads.
• Camp Cooking Gear Rentals – stoves and cookware.
• See 20+ Rental Categories – explore all the camping equipment you can rent for Portland