Rent Camping & Backpacking Gear in Las Cruces

Renting camping and backpacking gear in Las Cruces makes it easy to prepare for desert and mountain trips without buying equipment you may only use occasionally. Whether you’re planning a regional trip or traveling farther to major outdoor destinations, renting allows you to select gear that fits your plans. With more than 22 years of nationwide rental experience, LowerGear supports trips across New Mexico and beyond.

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Our rental inventory includes tents, backpacks, sleeping bags, camp cooking gear, lighting, navigation devices, and accessories. Brands commonly included in our rental fleet are Kelty, Sierra Designs, Thermarest, and Garmin. All gear is professionally cleaned, inspected, and prepared before every rental.

Outdoor destinations commonly planned from Las Cruces

Trips from Las Cruces often include desert and mountain destinations across southern New Mexico, such as White Sands National Park. For longer adventures, many renters plan trips to destinations like Grand Canyon National Park, where renting gear simplifies extended travel.

Popular rentals for Las Cruces-area trips

• 3-Person Backpacking Tent – versatile for desert and canyon trips.
• Medium-Capacity Backpack – useful for multi-day routes.
• Cool-Weather Sleeping Bag – suitable for cooler desert nights.
• 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):

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

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

• Selecting the Right Backpack to Rent
• Treating Water While Backpacking and Camping
• Which Gear to Rent for Your Backpacking Trip

Explore rental categories

• Tent & Shelter Rentals – lightweight and family 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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