Rent Camping & Backpacking Gear in St. Petersburg

Renting camping and backpacking gear in St. Petersburg is a convenient way to prepare for outdoor trips without buying equipment you may only use occasionally. Whether you’re planning coastal camping or traveling farther for a longer adventure, renting allows you to select gear that fits your plans. With more than 22 years of nationwide rental experience, LowerGear supports trips throughout Florida 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 Kelty, MSR, Marmot, and Garmin. All gear is professionally cleaned, inspected, and prepared before every rental.

Outdoor destinations commonly planned from St. Petersburg

Trips from St. Petersburg often include coastal and barrier island destinations. Many travelers explore campgrounds within Everglades National Park, while others head north toward forested routes in Osceola National Forest.

Popular rentals for St. Petersburg-area trips

• 3-Person Camping Tent – suitable for coastal campgrounds.
• Medium-Capacity Backpack – useful for weekend trips.
• Warm-Weather Sleeping Bag – appropriate for Florida conditions.
• Backpacking Stove – compact for travel-based 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 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 • Sun protection • Water containers

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

• Backpacking and Trail Food Preparation
• What Is Car Camping
• Treating Water While Backpacking and Camping

Explore rental categories

• Tent & Shelter Rentals – beach and campground options.
• Backpack Rentals – packs for short trips.
• Sleeping Gear Rentals – bags for warm climates.
• Camp Cooking Gear Rentals – cookware and stoves.
• See 20+ Rental Categories – explore all the camping equipment you can rent for St. Petersburg