Rent Camping & Backpacking Gear in Lakewood

Renting camping and backpacking gear in Lakewood is a convenient way to prepare for outdoor trips without purchasing equipment you may only use occasionally. Whether you’re planning a regional camping trip or traveling farther to major outdoor destinations, renting helps simplify logistics. With more than 22 years of nationwide rental experience, LowerGear supports trips across New Jersey 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 Osprey, Kelty, Thermarest, and Garmin. All gear is professionally cleaned, inspected, and prepared before every rental.

Outdoor destinations commonly planned from Lakewood

Trips from Lakewood often include regional state parks and forest areas across New Jersey, such as New Jersey Pinelands National Reserve. Many renters also plan longer trips to destinations like Acadia National Park, where renting gear simplifies extended travel.

Popular rentals for Lakewood-area trips

• 4-Person Camping Tent – suitable for group trips.
• Medium-Capacity Backpack – useful for multi-day travel.
• Cool-Weather Sleeping Bag – appropriate for Northeast 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 • Backpack • 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

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

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

Explore rental categories

• Tent & Shelter Rentals – family and car-camping options.
• Sleeping Gear Rentals – pads and bags.
• Camp Cooking Gear Rentals – stoves and cookware.
• Backpack Rentals – fitted packs for different trip lengths.
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