Rent Camping & Backpacking Gear in Santa Maria

Renting camping and backpacking gear in Santa Maria is a practical way to prepare for outdoor trips without buying equipment you may only use occasionally. Some trips stay close to the coast, while others involve traveling farther into California’s mountains and parks. With more than 22 years of nationwide rental experience, LowerGear helps travelers plan a wide range of camping and backpacking adventures.

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

Outdoor destinations commonly planned from Santa Maria

Trips from Santa Maria often include coastal camping and inland wilderness areas. Popular destinations include Los Padres National Forest, with longer trips sometimes planned to Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks.

Popular rentals for Santa Maria-area trips

• 3-Person Camping Tent – suitable for campground stays.
• Medium-Capacity Backpack – useful for short to moderate trips.
• Cool-Weather Sleeping Bag – helpful for coastal nights.
• Camp Cooking Gear – convenient for prepared meals.

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):

Tent • Sleeping bag • Backpack • Stove • Fuel • Headlamp • Extra layers • Water containers

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

• Which Gear to Rent for Your Backpacking Trip
• How to Setup a Tent and Select a Camp Site
• Treating Water While Backpacking and Camping

Explore rental categories

• Tent & Shelter Rentals – coastal and inland 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 trips to or from Santa Maria