Rent Camping & Backpacking Gear in Gatlinburg

Renting camping and backpacking gear in Gatlinburg is a practical way to prepare for mountain and forest trips without buying equipment you may only use occasionally. Whether you’re planning a short weekend getaway or a longer Appalachian route, renting allows you to select gear suited to elevation changes and variable weather. With more than 22 years of nationwide rental experience, LowerGear supports trips across the Southeast 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, Deuter, Sierra Designs, and Garmin. All gear is professionally cleaned, inspected, and prepared before every rental.

Outdoor destinations commonly planned from Gatlinburg

Many trips from Gatlinburg include routes within Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Some travelers also plan extended Appalachian itineraries, where renting gear simplifies logistics.

Popular rentals for Gatlinburg-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 mountain or forest 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 • Rain shell • First-aid kit

Additional advice articles and product videos are available throughout the site.

• How to Setup a Tent and Select a Camp Site
• Tips on Rest and Sleeping on Camping Trips
• Take These on Any Wilderness Trip

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