Rent Camping & Backpacking Gear in Downey

Renting camping and backpacking gear in Downey makes it easy to plan outdoor trips without investing in equipment you may only need occasionally. Whether you’re heading out for a weekend escape or planning a longer travel-based adventure, renting allows you to choose gear suited to your destination. With more than 22 years of nationwide rental experience, LowerGear supports trips across California 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, Gregory, Kelty, and Garmin. All gear is professionally cleaned, inspected, and prepared before every rental.

Outdoor destinations commonly planned from Downey

Many trips from Downey involve travel to outdoor destinations throughout Southern California, including areas within Angeles National Forest. Longer itineraries often include destinations such as Yosemite National Park, where renting gear helps streamline flights and logistics.

Popular rentals for Downey-area trips

• 3-Person Backpacking Tent
• Medium-Capacity Backpack
• Cool-Weather Sleeping Bag
• Backpacking Stove

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 a while 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):

Tent • Backpack • Sleeping bag • Stove • Fuel • Cook pot • Water filter • Headlamp • Extra batteries • Food storage • Map • GPS device • Rain shell • First-aid kit • Camp shoes • Toiletries

Additional guidance is available under the LEARN menu and within product pages.

• Which Gear to Rent for Your Backpacking Trip
• How to Setup a Tent and Select a Camp Site
• Take These on Any Wilderness Trip

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