Rent Camping & Backpacking Gear in Seattle

Renting camping and backpacking gear in Seattle is a flexible way to prepare for outdoor trips without purchasing equipment you may only use occasionally. Whether you’re planning trips into nearby forests and mountains or traveling farther for longer adventures, renting allows you to match gear to your destination. With more than 22 years of nationwide rental experience, LowerGear supports trips throughout Washington 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 include MSR, Osprey, Gregory, and Thermarest. All gear is professionally cleaned, inspected, and prepared before every rental.

Outdoor destinations commonly planned from Seattle

Trips from Seattle often include forest, alpine, and coastal environments. Popular destinations include Mount Rainier National Park, as well as longer trips into Olympic National Park.

Popular rentals for Seattle-area trips

• 3-Person Backpacking Tent – suitable for multi-day routes.
• Medium-Capacity Backpack – useful for varied terrain.
• Cool-Weather Sleeping Bag – helpful in mountain climates.
• Trekking Poles – useful on steep trails.

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 a while since your last trip—we offer 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 • Headlamp • Extra layers • Water containers

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

• Which Gear to Rent for Your Backpacking Trip
• Treating Water While Backpacking and Camping
• Who Has the Right-of-Way on the Hiking Trail?

Explore rental categories

• Tent & Shelter Rentals – alpine and forest-ready designs.
• Backpack Rentals – packs for rugged terrain.
• Sleeping Gear Rentals – bags and pads for cooler nights.
• Camp Cooking Gear Rentals – lightweight stoves and cookware.
• See 20+ Rental Categories – explore all the camping equipment you can rent for Seattle