Rent Camping & Backpacking Gear in Tampa

Renting camping and backpacking gear in Tampa is a convenient way to plan outdoor trips without purchasing equipment you may only use occasionally. Whether you’re organizing a coastal camping trip, a longer road adventure, or traveling farther for a national park visit, renting allows you to select gear that fits your destination. With more than 22 years of nationwide rental experience, LowerGear supports trips throughout Florida 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, Alps Mountaineering, MSR, and Garmin. All gear is professionally cleaned, inspected, and prepared before every rental.

Outdoor destinations commonly planned from Tampa

Trips from Tampa often include destinations across Florida and the Southeast. Many travelers explore camping routes within Everglades National Park, while others plan longer trips to Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

Popular rentals for Tampa-area trips

• 4-Person Camping Tent – suitable for car and coastal camping.
• Medium-Capacity Backpack – useful for overnight trips.
• Warm-Weather Sleeping Bag – helpful in humid climates.
• Cookware and Stove Combo – convenient for camp meals.

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):

Tent • Sleeping bag • Stove • Fuel • Headlamp • Extra batteries • Food storage • Water containers

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

• What Is Car Camping
• Which Gear to Rent for Your Backpacking Trip
• Treating Water While Backpacking and Camping

Explore rental categories

• Tent & Shelter Rentals – family and group camping options.
• Sleeping Gear Rentals – bags and pads for warm conditions.
• Camp Cooking Gear Rentals – cookware and stoves.
• Backpack Rentals – packs for overnight trips.
• See 20+ Rental Categories – find all the camping equipment you can rent for trips to or from Tampa