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Rent Camping & Backpacking Gear in Winston-Salem

Renting camping and backpacking gear in Winston-Salem is a practical way to prepare for outdoor trips without purchasing equipment you may only use occasionally. Whether you’re planning a nearby weekend getaway or traveling farther for a longer adventure, renting allows you to choose gear that fits your itinerary. With more than 22 years of nationwide rental experience, LowerGear supports trips across North Carolina and beyond.

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Our rental inventory includes tents, backpacks, sleeping bags, camp cooking gear, lighting, navigation devices, and accessories. Brands commonly included in our rental fleet include Kelty, Gregory, MSR, and Garmin. All gear is professionally cleaned, inspected, and prepared before every rental.

Camping experience supported by rented camping gear
Rented camping gear makes it easier to plan comfortable overnight trips.

Outdoor destinations commonly planned from Winston-Salem

Trips from Winston-Salem often include destinations in western North Carolina, including state parks and national forest lands in the Appalachian region. Some travelers also plan longer trips to well-known backpacking destinations elsewhere in the Southeast or beyond.

Popular rentals for Winston-Salem-area trips

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 • Cook pot • Rain shell • Insulating layer • Headlamp • Extra batteries • Map • GPS device

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

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