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Rent Camping & Backpacking Gear in Asheville

Renting camping and backpacking gear in Asheville is a practical way to prepare for mountain and forest trips without buying equipment you may only use occasionally. Whether you’re planning a short weekend outing or a longer backcountry route, renting allows you to match gear to seasonal conditions. With more than 22 years of nationwide rental experience, LowerGear supports trips across the Southeast 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 are Kelty, Gregory, MSR, and Garmin. All gear is professionally cleaned, inspected, and prepared before every rental.

Forest hiking supported by rented camping gear
Rented camping gear supports trips through forested and mountain environments.

Outdoor destinations commonly planned from Asheville

Trips from Asheville frequently include routes within Pisgah National Forest. Some travelers also plan itineraries along the Blue Ridge Parkway, where renting gear allows flexible trip planning.

Popular rentals for Asheville-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 mountain or forest camping, our learning resources can 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 • Water filter • Headlamp • Extra batteries • Map • GPS device • Rain shell • First-aid kit

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

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