Rent Camping & Backpacking Gear in Bozeman

Renting camping and backpacking gear in Bozeman makes it easy to prepare for mountain and wilderness trips without investing in equipment you may only use occasionally. Whether you’re planning a short forest trip or a multi-day backcountry route, renting allows you to choose gear matched to elevation, weather shifts, and terrain. With more than 22 years of nationwide rental experience, LowerGear supports trips throughout the Northern Rockies 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 Gregory, MSR, Marmot, and Garmin. All gear is professionally cleaned, inspected, and prepared before every rental.

Outdoor destinations commonly planned from Bozeman

Trips from Bozeman frequently include routes into Custer Gallatin National Forest. Many travelers also plan longer itineraries to iconic destinations such as Yellowstone National Park, where renting gear simplifies extended travel.

Popular rentals for Bozeman-area trips

• 3-Person Backpacking Tent
• High-Capacity Backpack
• Cold-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 mountain or cold-weather 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 • Gloves • Headlamp • Extra batteries • Map • GPS device

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

• Which Gear to Rent for Your Backpacking Trip
• Tips on Bear Safety While Backpacking
• Treating Water While Backpacking and Camping

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• Tent & Shelter Rentals
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• Sleeping Gear Rentals
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