Rent Camping & Backpacking Gear in Richmond

Renting camping and backpacking gear in Richmond is a convenient way to plan outdoor trips without buying equipment you may only use occasionally. Some trips stay within Virginia’s parks and river corridors, while others involve traveling farther into mountain regions. With more than 22 years of nationwide rental experience, LowerGear helps travelers prepare 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 Osprey, Kelty, MSR, and Thermarest. All gear is professionally cleaned, inspected, and prepared before every rental.

Outdoor destinations commonly planned from Richmond

Trips from Richmond often include state parks and mountain regions. Popular destinations include Shenandoah River State Park, with longer itineraries frequently planned to Shenandoah National Park.

Popular rentals for Richmond-area trips

• 2-Person Backpacking Tent – suitable for park camping.
• Medium-Capacity Backpack – useful for multi-day routes.
• Cool-Weather Sleeping Bag – appropriate for spring and fall.
• Trekking Poles – helpful on uneven 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 • Headlamp • Rain protection • Water containers

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

• How to Setup a Tent and Select a Camp Site
• Tips on Rest and Sleeping on Camping Trips
• Take These on Any Wilderness Trip

Explore rental categories

• Tent & Shelter Rentals – backpacking and camping options.
• Backpack Rentals – packs for varied trip lengths.
• Sleeping Gear Rentals – bags and pads.
• Camp Cooking Gear Rentals – stoves and cookware.
• See 20+ Rental Categories – find all the camping equipment you can rent for Richmond