Rent Camping & Backpacking Gear in Berkeley

Renting camping and backpacking gear in Berkeley is a flexible way to prepare for outdoor trips without buying equipment that may only be used occasionally. Some trips stay within Northern California, while others involve longer drives or flights to destination parks. With more than 22 years of rental experience, LowerGear supports flexible trip planning.

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Our rental inventory includes tents, backpacks, sleeping bags, camp cooking gear, navigation tools, lighting, and accessories. Brands commonly included include Kelty, Gregory, Marmot, and MSR. All equipment is professionally cleaned and inspected before shipping.

Rental backpacking gear used near river canyons
Rental gear supports river corridors and destination travel.

Outdoor destinations commonly planned from Berkeley

Many travelers plan trips that involve driving to destinations such as Point Reyes National Seashore. For longer destination trips, some renters travel farther to places like Yosemite National Park.

Popular rentals for Berkeley-area trips

How rentals work

Select your rental gear online and choose dates that allow enough time for shipping. Rental days are not charged while equipment is in transit.

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Backpack • Tent • Sleeping bag • Sleeping pad • Stove • Fuel • Cookware • Water bottles • Water filter • Insulating layer • Rain shell • Hat • Headlamp • Extra batteries • Navigation tools • First-aid kit • Trekking poles • Repair kit • Food storage • Camp shoes

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