Rent Camping & Backpacking Gear in Shreveport

Renting camping and backpacking gear in Shreveport allows you to plan outdoor trips without purchasing equipment you may only use occasionally. While some trips stay within the region, many travelers use Shreveport as a starting point for longer adventures elsewhere. With more than 22 years of nationwide rental experience, LowerGear supports trips across the country.

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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, Gregory, Alps Mountaineering, and MSR. All gear is professionally cleaned, inspected, and prepared before every rental.

Outdoor destinations commonly planned from Shreveport

Local trips often include camping near lakes and rivers in northwest Louisiana and eastern Texas. Longer trips may involve traveling to destinations such as Hot Springs National Park or planning a fly-to adventure toward western national parks.

Popular rentals for Shreveport-area trips

• 3-Person Camping Tent – suitable for campground trips.
• Medium-Capacity Backpack – useful for overnight routes.
• Warm-Weather Sleeping Bag – appropriate for southern climates.
• Satellite Communicator – useful beyond cell coverage.

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.

• Backpacking and Trail Food Preparation
• Treating Water While Backpacking and Camping
• What Is Car Camping

Explore rental categories

• Tent & Shelter Rentals – family and lightweight options.
• Backpack Rentals – packs for short trips.
• Sleeping Gear Rentals – warm-weather 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 Shreveport