Rent Camping & Backpacking Gear in San Bernardino

Renting camping and backpacking gear in San Bernardino makes it easy to prepare for outdoor trips without purchasing equipment you may only use occasionally. Some adventures stay within Southern California, while others involve traveling farther to mountain or desert destinations. With more than 22 years of nationwide rental experience, LowerGear helps travelers get equipped for a wide range of trips.

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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 Kelty, MSR, Gregory, and Osprey. All gear is professionally cleaned, inspected, and prepared before every rental.

Outdoor destinations commonly planned from San Bernardino

Trips from San Bernardino often include mountain and desert landscapes. Popular destinations include San Bernardino National Forest, with longer trips frequently planned to Joshua Tree National Park.

Popular rentals for San Bernardino-area trips

• 3-Person Backpacking Tent – suitable for desert and mountain routes.
• Medium-Capacity Backpack – useful for multi-day trips.
• Cool-Weather Sleeping Bag – helpful at higher elevations.
• Trekking Poles – useful on uneven terrain.

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 • Headlamp • Extra layers • Water containers

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

• Which Gear to Rent for Your Backpacking Trip
• Suggestions on Using and Renting Hiking Poles
• Treating Water While Backpacking and Camping

Explore rental categories

• Tent & Shelter Rentals – backpacking and car camping options.
• Backpack Rentals – packs for varied trip lengths.
• Sleeping Gear Rentals – bags and pads.
• Camp Cooking Gear Rentals – cookware and stoves.
• See 20+ Rental Categories – find all the camping equipment you can rent for San Bernardino