Rent Camping & Backpacking Gear in San Diego

Renting camping and backpacking gear in San Diego is an easy way 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 desert or mountain 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 found 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 Diego

Trips from San Diego often include desert and coastal environments. Popular destinations include Cabrillo National Monument, with longer trips frequently planned to Joshua Tree National Park.

Popular rentals for San Diego-area trips

• 3-Person Backpacking Tent – versatile for desert routes.
• Medium-Capacity Backpack – useful for multi-day trips.
• Warm-Weather Sleeping Bag – appropriate for Southern California climates.
• Trekking Poles – helpful 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.

• What Is Car Camping
• Suggestions on Using and Renting Hiking Poles
• Backpacking and Trail Food Preparation

Explore rental categories

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