Rent Camping & Backpacking Gear in Boise

Renting camping and backpacking gear in Boise is an efficient way to prepare for outdoor trips without purchasing equipment you may only use occasionally. Whether you’re planning a regional Idaho adventure or traveling farther for extended routes, renting allows you to choose gear that fits your plans. With more than 22 years of nationwide rental experience, LowerGear supports trips throughout the Mountain West and beyond.

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Our rental inventory includes tents, backpacks, sleeping bags, camp cooking gear, lighting, navigation tools, and accessories. Brands frequently included in our rental fleet are Osprey, MSR, Thermarest, and Garmin. All gear is professionally cleaned, inspected, and prepared before every rental.

Outdoor destinations commonly planned from Boise

Trips from Boise often include destinations such as Boise National Forest. Some travelers also plan longer trips to destinations like Yellowstone National Park, where renting gear simplifies long-distance travel.

Popular rentals for Boise-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 planning mountain trips—we offer resources to 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 • Insulating layer • First-aid kit

Additional advice articles and product 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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