Rent Camping & Backpacking Gear in St. Louis

Renting camping and backpacking gear in St. Louis makes it easy to plan outdoor trips without purchasing equipment you may only use occasionally. Whether you’re heading to nearby forests or traveling farther for a longer adventure, renting lets you choose gear that fits your plans. With more than 22 years of nationwide rental experience, LowerGear supports trips throughout Missouri and beyond.

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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 Garmin. All gear is professionally cleaned, inspected, and prepared before every rental.

Outdoor destinations commonly planned from St. Louis

Trips from St. Louis often include forest and river destinations across Missouri. Popular options include hiking and camping within Mark Twain National Forest, as well as backcountry routes in Taum Sauk Mountain State Park.

Popular rentals for St. Louis-area trips

• 3-Person Camping Tent – suitable for state park campgrounds.
• Medium-Capacity Backpack – useful for weekend trips.
• Cool-Weather Sleeping Bag – helpful during spring and fall.
• Handheld GPS Unit – useful on unfamiliar 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 • Headlamp • Extra layers • Water containers

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

• Selecting the Right Backpack to Rent
• What Is Car Camping
• 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 for cool nights.
• Camp Cooking Gear Rentals – cookware and stoves.
• See 20+ Rental Categories – explore all the camping equipment you can rent for St. Louis