Rent Camping & Backpacking Gear in Boulder

Renting camping and backpacking gear in Boulder is an easy way to prepare for outdoor trips without purchasing equipment you may only use occasionally. Whether you’re planning a Front Range adventure or traveling deeper into the Rockies, renting lets you choose gear that fits your route and season. With more than 22 years of nationwide rental experience, LowerGear supports trips throughout Colorado 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 Osprey, MSR, Marmot, and Garmin. All gear is professionally cleaned, inspected, and prepared before every rental.

Outdoor destinations commonly planned from Boulder

Many trips from Boulder include destinations such as Arapaho National Forest. Longer itineraries often include Rocky Mountain National Park, where renting gear simplifies preparation for alpine conditions.

Popular rentals for Boulder-area trips

• 3-Person Backpacking Tent
• Medium-Capacity Backpack
• Cool-Weather Sleeping Bag
• Satellite Communicator

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 higher-elevation trip—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 • Map • GPS device • Insulating layer • Rain shell • First-aid kit

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

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

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