Renting camping and backpacking gear in Renton is an easy way to plan outdoor trips without buying equipment you may only use occasionally. Whether your plans include regional forest trips or longer destination travel, renting allows you to select gear that fits your itinerary. 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 devices, and useful accessories. Brands commonly available in our rental fleet include Osprey, MSR, Marmot, and Garmin. All gear is professionally cleaned, inspected, and prepared before every rental.
Many trips from Renton head toward forested and mountainous areas of western Washington. Popular destinations include Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest. Some travelers also plan longer trips to destinations such as Olympic National Park, where renting gear simplifies longer-distance travel.
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 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
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