Rent Camping & Backpacking Gear in Rochester

Renting camping and backpacking gear in Rochester is a practical way to plan outdoor trips without buying equipment you may only use occasionally. Some trips stay within southern Minnesota, while others involve traveling farther to reach major parks and wilderness areas. With more than 22 years of nationwide rental experience, LowerGear helps travelers prepare efficiently.

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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, Osprey, MSR, and Thermarest. All gear is professionally cleaned, inspected, and prepared before every rental.

Outdoor destinations commonly planned from Rochester

Trips from Rochester often include state parks and river corridors. Common destinations include Whitewater State Park, with longer itineraries sometimes planned to Great Sand Dunes National Park when travelers are willing to fly farther afield.

Popular rentals for Rochester-area trips

• 2-Person Backpacking Tent – suitable for park camping.
• Medium-Capacity Backpack – useful for multi-day trips.
• Cool-Weather Sleeping Bag – appropriate for Minnesota conditions.
• 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 • Extra layers • Water storage

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 – options for varied group sizes.
• Backpack Rentals – packs for different 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 Rochester