Rent Camping & Backpacking Gear in Chico

Renting camping and backpacking gear in Chico is a flexible way to prepare for outdoor trips without purchasing equipment you may only use occasionally. Whether you’re planning a Northern California adventure or traveling farther for a longer itinerary, renting allows you to choose gear suited to your plans. With more than 22 years of nationwide rental experience, LowerGear supports trips throughout the West.

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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, Gregory, and Garmin. All gear is professionally cleaned, inspected, and prepared before every rental.

Outdoor destinations commonly planned from Chico

Trips from Chico often include destinations such as Lassen National Forest. Many renters also plan longer trips to Lassen Volcanic National Park, where renting gear simplifies trip planning.

Popular rentals for Chico-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 it’s been awhile since your last trip—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 • Camp shoes

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

• Which Gear to Rent for Your Backpacking Trip
• Suggestions on Using and Renting Hiking Poles
• How to Setup a Tent and Select a Camp Site

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