Rent Camping & Backpacking Gear in Bend

Renting camping and backpacking gear in Bend is a flexible way to prepare for outdoor trips without buying equipment you may only use occasionally. Whether you’re planning a short wilderness getaway or a longer backcountry itinerary, renting allows you to select gear matched to the terrain and season. With more than 22 years of nationwide rental experience, LowerGear supports trips throughout Oregon and the western U.S.

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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, Osprey, Thermarest, and Garmin. All gear is professionally cleaned, inspected, and prepared before every rental.

Outdoor destinations commonly planned from Bend

Many trips from Bend include destinations such as Deschutes National Forest. Longer itineraries may include travel to Crater Lake National Park, where renting gear simplifies trip planning.

Popular rentals for Bend-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 camping or backpacking—or preparing for a longer wilderness route—we offer resources to help you get ready. 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 • Insulating layer • First-aid kit

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

• Which Gear to Rent for Your Backpacking Trip
• Suggestions on Using and Renting Hiking Poles
• Treating Water While Backpacking and Camping

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