Rent Camping & Backpacking Gear in Arlington, VA

Renting camping and backpacking gear in Arlington is a smart way to prepare for outdoor adventures, not requiring you to buy equipment you may only use occasionally. Whether your plans include nearby forests or longer travel to mountains in the West, renting allows you to choose gear that fits your trip. 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 in our rental fleet include Gregory, Marmot, MSR, and Leki. All gear is professionally cleaned, inspected, and prepared before every rental.

Outdoor destinations commonly planned from Arlington

Many trips from Arlington include routes along the Blue Ridge Parkway or within nearby national forests. Some travelers also plan longer trips further up or down the Appalachians.  Our gear rentals simplify logistics for any destination.

Popular rentals for Virginia-area trips

• Cool-Weather Sleeping Bag
• Trekking Poles
• 3-Person Backpacking Tent
• Medium-Capacity Backpack

How our rentals work

Select your rental gear from categories or the search box and choose your Start Date 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, our learning resources can help you prepare. Below is a general list of items people often consider bringing (not all apply to every trip):

Water storage • Headlamp • Extra batteries • Map • GPS device • Rain shell • Backpack • Tent • Sleeping bag • Stove • Fuel • Cook pot • First-aid kit

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

• Which Gear to Rent for Your Backpacking Trip
• Take These on Any Wilderness Trip
• Treating Water While Backpacking and Camping
• Take These on Any Wilderness Trip

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