Rent Camping & Backpacking Gear in Mesa

Renting camping and backpacking gear in Mesa is a practical way to get outside without buying equipment you may only use occasionally. Whether you’re planning a desert overnight, a longer road trip, or a multi-day backcountry route, renting lets you match the right gear to the conditions. With more than 22 years of nationwide renting experience, we’ve helped thousands of travelers prepare for trips across Arizona and beyond.

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Our rental inventory includes tents, backpacks, sleeping bags, camp cooking gear, lighting, navigation devices, and a wide range of useful accessories. Some of the brands you’ll commonly see across our rental fleet include MSR, Gregory, Kelty, and Garmin. All gear is professionally cleaned, inspected, and prepared before every trip.

Outdoor destinations commonly visited from Mesa

Mesa provides convenient access to a wide range of Arizona outdoor destinations. Many trips head into Tonto National Forest, where Sonoran Desert trails climb toward higher elevations. Longer itineraries often include visits to Grand Canyon National Park, especially for multi-day backpacking routes.

Popular rentals for Mesa-area trips

• 3-Person Backpacking Tent – a versatile option for desert and canyon trips.
• Medium-Capacity Backpack – ideal for warm-weather multi-day routes.
• Cool-Weather Sleeping Bag – stay comfortable during cooler desert nights.
• Satellite Communicator – useful when traveling beyond cell coverage.

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 details on how shipping and returns work.

For customers in the Phoenix area, rental gear can also be picked up directly at our Tempe retail store, which many local renters find convenient.

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 • Stove • Fuel • Sleeping bag • Tent • Groundsheet • Trekking poles • Water filter • Headlamp • Extra batteries • Food storage • Cook pot • Map • GPS device • Rain shell • Insulating layer • Sunscreen • First-aid kit • Camp shoes • Toiletries • Trash bags

We have numerous advice articles under the “LEARN” menu bar option, as well as many videos under each product description. Here are a few examples:

• Take These on Any Wilderness Trip
• Which Gear to Rent for Your Backpacking Trip
• Treating Water While Backpacking and Camping

Explore rental categories

• Tent & Shelter Rentals – from lightweight backpacking tents to family sizes.
• Backpack Rentals – fitted packs for different trip lengths.
• Sleeping Gear Rentals – pads and bags for a wide temperature range.
• Camp Cooking Gear Rentals – stoves, cookware, and accessories.
• See 20+ Rental Categories – find all gear for any camping or backpacking trip!