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Rent Camping & Backpacking Gear in Taos

Renting camping and backpacking gear in Taos is a practical way to prepare for high-desert and mountain trips without purchasing equipment you may only use occasionally. Whether you’re planning a short overnight or a multi-day backcountry route, renting allows you to choose gear that fits your conditions. With more than 22 years of nationwide rental experience, LowerGear supports trips throughout New Mexico and beyond.

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Our rental inventory includes tents, backpacks, sleeping bags, camp cooking gear, lighting, navigation tools, and accessories. Brands commonly included in our rental fleet are Kelty, Osprey, MSR, and Garmin. All gear is professionally cleaned, inspected, and prepared before every rental.

Backpacking terrain supported by rented outdoor gear
Rented backpacking gear supports trips across desert canyons and mountain terrain.

Outdoor destinations commonly planned from Taos

Trips from Taos frequently include routes within Carson National Forest. Some travelers also plan itineraries to Great Sand Dunes National Park, where renting gear simplifies longer travel.

Popular rentals for Taos-area trips

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 high-desert camping or mountain travel, 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 storage • Headlamp • Extra batteries • Food storage • Map • GPS device • Insulating layer • First-aid kit

Additional advice articles and product videos are available throughout the site.

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