Rent Camping & Backpacking Gear in Riverside

Renting camping and backpacking gear in Riverside makes it easy to prepare for outdoor trips without buying equipment you may only use occasionally. Many trips involve desert and mountain environments, while others extend farther to national parks and wilderness areas. With more than 22 years of nationwide rental experience, LowerGear helps travelers get ready for a wide range of conditions.

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

Outdoor destinations commonly planned from Riverside

Trips from Riverside frequently include desert and mountain regions. Popular destinations include Joshua Tree National Park, with longer itineraries often planned to Death Valley National Park.

Popular rentals for Riverside-area trips

• 3-Person Backpacking Tent – useful for desert camping.
• High-Capacity Backpack – helpful for longer routes.
• Warm-Weather Sleeping Bag – appropriate for hot climates.
• Satellite Communicator – useful 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 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 • Sun protection • Water storage

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

• Take These on Any Wilderness Trip
• Treating Water While Backpacking and Camping
• Suggestions on Using and Renting Hiking Poles

Explore rental categories

• Tent & Shelter Rentals – backpacking and camping options.
• Backpack Rentals – packs for extended trips.
• Sleeping Gear Rentals – bags and pads.
• Backcountry Safety Gear Rentals – navigation and communication tools.
• See 20+ Rental Categories – explore all the camping equipment you can rent for Riverside