Rent Camping & Backpacking Gear in Reno

Renting camping and backpacking gear in Reno is a flexible way to prepare for mountain, desert, and high-elevation trips without buying equipment you may only use occasionally. Some trips stay within Northern Nevada and the Sierra, while others involve traveling farther to iconic national parks. With more than 22 years of nationwide rental experience, LowerGear helps travelers plan with confidence.

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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 Marmot. All gear is professionally cleaned, inspected, and prepared before every rental.

Outdoor destinations commonly planned from Reno

Trips from Reno often include alpine and forested public lands. Popular destinations include Lake Tahoe Basin, with longer itineraries frequently planned to Yosemite National Park.

Popular rentals for Reno-area trips

• 3-Person Backpacking Tent – suitable for alpine camping.
• High-Capacity Backpack – useful for extended routes.
• Cold-Weather Sleeping Bag – appropriate for high elevations.
• Trekking Poles – helpful 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 • Insulating layers • Water storage

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
• Suggestions on Using and Renting Hiking Poles

Explore rental categories

• Tent & Shelter Rentals – options for mountain trips.
• Backpack Rentals – packs for longer routes.
• Sleeping Gear Rentals – bags and pads.
• Winter Trip Rentals – traction and insulation.
• See 20+ Rental Categories – find all the camping equipment you can rent for Reno