Rent Camping & Backpacking Gear in Huntington

Renting camping and backpacking gear in Huntington is a convenient way to prepare for outdoor trips without purchasing equipment you may only use occasionally. Whether your plans include regional forest destinations or longer-distance travel, renting allows you to choose gear that fits your trip. With more than 22 years of nationwide rental experience, LowerGear supports adventures across West Virginia 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, Marmot, Thermarest, and Garmin. All gear is professionally cleaned, inspected, and prepared before every rental.

Outdoor destinations commonly planned from Huntington

Trips from Huntington often include Appalachian forest and river destinations such as Wayne National Forest. Many renters also plan longer trips to destinations like New River Gorge National Park, where renting gear simplifies extended travel.

Popular rentals for Huntington-area trips

• 3-Person Backpacking Tent – suitable for forest and mountain trips.
• Medium-Capacity Backpack – useful for multi-day routes.
• Cool-Weather Sleeping Bag – appropriate for Appalachian climates.
• Satellite Communicator – helpful beyond cell coverage.

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 returning after time away—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 filter • Headlamp • Extra batteries • Food storage • Map • GPS device • Rain shell • Insulating layer • First-aid kit • Camp shoes • Toiletries • Trash bags

More resources are available under the LEARN menu and throughout the site.

• Selecting the Right Backpack to Rent
• Take These on Any Wilderness Trip
• Who Has the Right-of-Way on the Hiking Trail?

Explore rental categories

• Tent & Shelter Rentals – backpacking and car-camping options.
• Backpack Rentals – fitted packs for different trip lengths.
• Sleeping Gear Rentals – pads and bags.
• Backcountry Safety Gear Rentals – navigation and communication tools.
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