Rent Camping & Backpacking Gear in Lakeland

Renting camping and backpacking gear in Lakeland makes it easy to plan outdoor trips without purchasing equipment you may only use occasionally. Whether your plans include regional parks 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 Florida 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 Lakeland

Trips from Lakeland often include central Florida parks and freshwater environments such as Colt Creek State Park. Many renters also plan longer trips to destinations like Everglades National Park, where renting gear simplifies extended travel.

Popular rentals for Lakeland-area trips

• 4-Person Camping Tent – suitable for warm-weather camping.
• Medium-Capacity Backpack – useful for multi-day trips.
• Warm-Weather Sleeping Bag – appropriate for Florida climates.
• Propane Camp Stove – convenient for campsite meals.

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):

Tent • Sleeping bag • Backpack • 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.

• How to Setup a Tent and Select a Camp Site
• Treating Water While Backpacking and Camping
• What Is Car Camping

Explore rental categories

• Tent & Shelter Rentals – family and car-camping options.
• Sleeping Gear Rentals – pads and bags.
• Camp Cooking Gear Rentals – stoves and cookware.
• Camp Lights & Lantern Rentals – headlamps and lanterns.
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