Rent Camping & Backpacking Gear in Durango

Renting camping and backpacking gear in Durango is a convenient way to prepare for mountain and high-desert trips without purchasing equipment you may only use occasionally. Whether you’re planning a weekend outing or a longer backcountry route, renting allows you to choose gear matched to elevation and terrain. With more than 22 years of nationwide rental experience, LowerGear supports trips throughout the Southwest 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 Gregory, MSR, Sierra Designs, and Garmin. All gear is professionally cleaned, inspected, and prepared before every rental.

Outdoor destinations commonly planned from Durango

Trips from Durango often include routes within San Juan National Forest. Some travelers also plan extended itineraries to other Rocky Mountain destinations, where renting gear helps reduce travel complexity.

Popular rentals for Durango-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.

• Suggestions on Using and Renting Hiking Poles
• Backpacking and Trail Food Preparation
• Take These on Any Wilderness Trip

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• Tent & Shelter Rentals
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