Rent Camping & Backpacking Gear in St. George

Renting camping and backpacking gear in St. George is a flexible way to prepare for outdoor trips without purchasing equipment you may only use occasionally. Whether you’re planning a desert camping trip, a canyon hike, or a longer destination adventure, renting allows you to match the right gear to your itinerary. With more than 22 years of nationwide rental experience, LowerGear has supported trips throughout the Southwest and beyond.

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Our rental inventory includes tents, backpacks, sleeping bags, camp cooking equipment, lighting, navigation tools, and a wide range of accessories. Brands commonly found in our rental fleet include MSR, Gregory, Kelty, and Garmin. All gear is professionally cleaned, inspected, and prepared before every rental.

Outdoor destinations commonly visited from St. George

St. George is frequently used as a gateway for trips to Zion National Park, where hikers and backpackers explore sandstone canyons and high desert terrain. Some travelers also plan longer trips to destinations such as Grand Canyon National Park, where renting gear simplifies travel logistics.

Popular rentals for St. George-area trips

• 3-Person Backpacking Tent – a versatile shelter for desert and canyon trips.
• Medium-Capacity Backpack – suitable for multi-day routes.
• Cool-Weather Sleeping Bag – helpful for cooler desert nights.
• Trekking Poles – added stability on uneven terrain.

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 it’s been awhile since your last trip—we have many resources to 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.

• Which Gear to Rent for Your Backpacking Trip
• Treating Water While Backpacking and Camping
• How to Setup a Tent and Select a Camp Site

Explore rental categories

• Tent & Shelter Rentals – lightweight and family options.
• Backpack Rentals – packs for varied trip lengths.
• Sleeping Gear Rentals – pads and bags for desert climates.
• Backcountry Safety Gear Rentals – navigation and emergency tools.
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