Rent Camping & Backpacking Gear in Bishop

Renting camping and backpacking gear in Bishop is a practical way to prepare for high-desert and alpine trips without buying equipment you may only use occasionally. Whether you’re planning a short overnight or a longer backcountry route at elevation, renting allows you to choose gear matched to terrain and changing conditions. With more than 22 years of nationwide rental experience, LowerGear supports trips throughout California 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 Osprey, MSR, Marmot, and Garmin. All gear is professionally cleaned, inspected, and prepared before every rental.

Outdoor destinations commonly planned from Bishop

Trips from Bishop often include routes into the Eastern Sierra, including areas within Inyo National Forest. Some travelers also plan longer itineraries to other high-elevation destinations, where renting gear simplifies logistics.

Popular rentals for Bishop-area trips

• 3-Person Backpacking Tent
• High-Capacity Backpack
• Cold-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 alpine or high-desert 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 • Insulating layer • Rain shell • Headlamp • Extra batteries • Map • GPS device • First-aid kit

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

• Which Gear to Rent for Your Backpacking Trip
• Tips on Rest and Sleeping on Camping Trips
• Treating Water While Backpacking and Camping

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• Tent & Shelter Rentals
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