Rent Camping & Backpacking Gear in Butte

Renting camping and backpacking gear in Butte is a convenient way to prepare for mountain and high-country trips without purchasing equipment you may only use occasionally. Whether you’re planning a short overnight or an extended backcountry route, renting allows you to choose gear suited to elevation and weather conditions. With more than 22 years of nationwide rental experience, LowerGear supports trips across Montana 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 MSR, Kelty, Sierra Designs, and Garmin. All gear is professionally cleaned, inspected, and prepared before every rental.

Outdoor destinations commonly planned from Butte

Trips from Butte often include routes within Helena–Lewis and Clark National Forest. Some travelers also plan longer itineraries to other Northern Rockies destinations, where renting gear simplifies trip logistics.

Popular rentals for Butte-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 mountain 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 • Water storage • Headlamp • Extra batteries • Map • GPS device • Insulating layer • First-aid kit

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

• Tips on Bear Safety While Backpacking
• Backpacking and Trail Food Preparation
• Which Gear to Rent for Your Backpacking Trip

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