Rent Camping & Backpacking Gear in New Braunfels

Renting camping and backpacking gear in New Braunfels is a convenient way to plan outdoor trips without buying equipment you may only use occasionally. Whether your plans include Hill Country camping or longer destination travel, renting allows you to select gear that fits your needs. With more than 22 years of nationwide rental experience, LowerGear supports trips across Texas and beyond.

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Our rental inventory includes tents, backpacks, sleeping bags, camp cooking gear, lighting, navigation devices, and accessories. Brands commonly found in our rental fleet include Gregory, MSR, Alps Mountaineering, and Garmin. All gear is professionally cleaned, inspected, and prepared before every rental.

Outdoor destinations commonly planned from New Braunfels

Many trips from New Braunfels explore Texas Hill Country destinations such as Amistad National Recreation Area. Travelers also frequently plan longer trips to destinations like Big Bend National Park, where renting gear simplifies extended travel.

Popular rentals for New Braunfels-area trips

• 3-Person Backpacking Tent – versatile for varied terrain.
• Medium-Capacity Backpack – suitable for multi-day routes.
• Cool-Weather Sleeping Bag – helpful for cooler nights.
• Satellite Communicator – useful 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 guidance is available under the LEARN menu and throughout our product pages.

• Take These on Any Wilderness Trip
• Which Gear to Rent for Your Backpacking Trip
• Treating Water While Backpacking and Camping

Explore rental categories

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