Rent Camping & Backpacking Gear in Charleston

Renting camping and backpacking gear in Charleston is a flexible way to prepare for outdoor trips without purchasing equipment you may only use occasionally. Whether you’re planning a regional Appalachian trip or traveling farther for a longer itinerary, renting allows you to choose gear that matches your plans. With more than 22 years of nationwide rental experience, LowerGear supports trips across West Virginia 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 Kelty, Sierra Designs, MSR, and Garmin. All gear is professionally cleaned, inspected, and prepared before every rental.

Outdoor destinations commonly planned from Charleston

Trips from Charleston often include destinations such as New River Gorge National Park, known for hiking and backcountry routes. Some renters also plan longer trips to Monongahela National Forest for multi-day backpacking trips.

Popular rentals for Charleston-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 a trip into mountainous terrain—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 • Rain shell • First-aid kit

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

• Suggestions on Using and Renting Hiking Poles
• Who Has the Right-of-Way on the Hiking Trail?
• Tips on Rest and Sleeping on Camping Trips

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