Renting camping and backpacking gear in Port Angeles is a practical way to prepare for coastal and mountain trips without purchasing equipment you may only use occasionally. Whether you’re planning a short overnight or a longer backcountry route, renting allows you to match gear to changing conditions. With more than 22 years of nationwide rental experience, LowerGear supports trips throughout Washington and beyond.
See All Rental GearOur rental inventory includes tents, backpacks, sleeping bags, camp cooking gear, lighting, navigation tools, and accessories. Brands commonly included in our rental fleet are MSR, Kelty, Marmot, and Garmin. All gear is professionally cleaned, inspected, and prepared before every rental.
Trips from Port Angeles frequently include routes within Olympic National Park, known for coastal trails and alpine terrain. Some travelers also plan longer itineraries to other Pacific Northwest parks, where renting gear simplifies logistics.
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.
If you’re new to coastal or forest camping, 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 • First-aid kit
Additional advice articles and setup videos are available throughout the site.