Rent Camping & Backpacking Gear in Virginia Beach

Renting camping and backpacking gear in Virginia Beach is a flexible way to plan outdoor trips without buying equipment you may only use occasionally. Whether you’re organizing a coastal camping trip or traveling farther for a longer adventure, renting allows you to select gear that fits your destination. With more than 22 years of nationwide rental experience, LowerGear supports trips across Virginia 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, Marmot, MSR, and Garmin. All gear is professionally cleaned, inspected, and prepared before every rental.

Outdoor destinations commonly planned from Virginia Beach

Trips from Virginia Beach often include destinations along the Atlantic coast and nearby public lands. Many travelers visit Cape Hatteras National Seashore, while others plan longer trips to Shenandoah National Park for mountain hiking and backpacking.

Popular rentals for Virginia Beach-area trips

• 4-Person Camping Tent – comfortable for car camping near the coast.
• Warm-Weather Sleeping Bag – well suited for summer conditions.
• Cookware and Stove Combo – convenient for simple camp meals.
• Trekking Poles – useful on longer hiking routes.

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 videos are available throughout the site.

• What Is Car Camping
• Take These on Any Wilderness Trip
• Treating Water While Backpacking and Camping

Explore rental categories

• Tent & Shelter Rentals – car camping and lightweight shelter options.
• Sleeping Gear Rentals – warm-weather bags and sleeping pads.
• Camp Cooking Gear Rentals – stoves and cookware for outdoor meals.
• Backpack Rentals – packs for short and extended trips.
• See 20+ Rental Categories – find all the camping equipment you can rent for trips to or from Virginia Beach