Rent Camping & Backpacking Gear in San Mateo

Renting camping and backpacking gear in San Mateo makes it easy to plan outdoor trips without buying equipment you may only use occasionally. Whether you’re heading out for a coastal camping trip or traveling farther for a longer adventure, renting allows you to match gear to your plans. With more than 22 years of nationwide rental experience, LowerGear supports trips throughout California and beyond.

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

Outdoor destinations commonly planned from San Mateo

Many trips from San Mateo head toward coastal and forested areas along Northern California. Popular destinations include Point Reyes National Seashore. Some travelers also plan longer trips to destinations such as Yosemite National Park, where renting gear simplifies longer-distance travel.

Popular rentals for San Mateo-area trips

• 2-Person Backpacking Tent – a compact option for regional trips.
• Medium-Capacity Backpack – suitable for multi-day routes.
• Cool-Weather Sleeping Bag – useful for coastal and mountain climates.
• Pump Water Filter – helpful for backcountry travel.

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 articles and videos are available under the LEARN menu and throughout the site.

• Selecting the Right Backpack to Rent
• What Size Rental Tent Is Best for Me?
• Treating Water While Backpacking and Camping

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• Tent & Shelter Rentals – backpacking and camping options.
• Backpack Rentals – packs for different trip lengths.
• Sleeping Gear Rentals – pads and bags.
• Water Storage & Filter Rentals – bottles and filters.
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