Rent Camping & Backpacking Gear in Bar Harbor

Renting camping and backpacking gear in Bar Harbor makes it easier to plan coastal and forest-based trips without purchasing equipment you may only use occasionally. Whether you’re organizing a short getaway or a longer wilderness itinerary, renting allows you to select gear matched to the trip. With more than 22 years of nationwide rental experience, LowerGear supports outdoor travel across Maine 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 are MSR, Marmot, Gregory, and Kelty. All gear is professionally cleaned, inspected, and prepared before every rental.

Outdoor destinations commonly planned from Bar Harbor

Many trips from Bar Harbor include routes within Acadia National Park, known for its rocky coastline and forest trails. Travelers may also plan longer camping itineraries elsewhere in New England, where renting gear helps simplify logistics.

Popular rentals for Bar Harbor-area trips

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

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 coastal 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 • Food storage • Map • GPS device • Rain shell • First-aid kit

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

• Treating Water While Backpacking and Camping
• How to Setup a Tent and Select a Camp Site
• Which Gear to Rent for Your Backpacking Trip

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