Rent Camping & Backpacking Gear in Dearborn

Renting camping and backpacking gear in Dearborn is a convenient way to prepare for outdoor trips without purchasing equipment you may only use occasionally. Whether you’re planning a regional getaway or traveling farther for a longer adventure, renting allows you to choose gear that fits your destination. With more than 22 years of nationwide rental experience, LowerGear supports trips across Michigan 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, Kelty, Marmot, and Garmin. All gear is professionally cleaned, inspected, and prepared before every rental.

Outdoor destinations commonly planned from Dearborn

Trips from Dearborn often include Michigan destinations such as Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore, known for its shoreline hikes and backcountry campsites. Some renters also plan longer trips to destinations like Great Smoky Mountains National Park, where renting gear simplifies air travel and logistics.

Popular rentals for Dearborn-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 • Insulating layer • First-aid kit • Camp shoes

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

• Which Gear to Rent for Your Backpacking Trip
• Tips on Rest and Sleeping on Camping Trips
• Treating Water While Backpacking and Camping

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