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Rent Camping & Backpacking Gear in Santa Rosa
Renting camping and backpacking gear in Santa Rosa is a convenient way to plan outdoor trips without purchasing equipment you may only use occasionally. Whether you’re exploring nearby redwood forests or traveling farther for alpine adventures, renting lets you choose gear suited to your itinerary. With more than 22 years of nationwide rental experience, LowerGear supports trips throughout Northern California and beyond.
Our rental inventory includes tents, backpacks, sleeping bags, camp cooking gear, lighting, navigation tools, and accessories. Brands commonly included in our rental fleet include MSR, Gregory, Osprey, and Thermarest. All gear is professionally cleaned, inspected, and prepared before every rental.
Outdoor destinations commonly planned from Santa Rosa
Trips from Santa Rosa often include redwood forests and coastal environments. Popular destinations include Redwood National and State Parks, as well as longer trips into Yosemite National Park.
Popular rentals for Santa Rosa-area trips
- 3-Person Backpacking Tent – suitable for forest routes.
- Medium-Capacity Backpack – useful for multi-day trips.
- Cool-Weather Sleeping Bag – helpful in coastal climates.
- Trekking Poles – useful 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 containers
Additional advice articles and product videos are available throughout the site.
- Treating Water While Backpacking and Camping
- Which Gear to Rent for Your Backpacking Trip
- Who Has the Right-of-Way on the Hiking Trail?
Explore rental categories
- Tent & Shelter Rentals – redwood and coastal-ready options.
- Backpack Rentals – packs for longer routes.
- Sleeping Gear Rentals – bags and pads for cool nights.
- Camp Cooking Gear Rentals – stoves and cookware.
- See 20+ Rental Categories – explore all the camping equipment you can rent for Santa Rosa