Rent Camping & Backpacking Gear in Simi Valley

Renting camping and backpacking gear in Simi Valley makes it easy to plan outdoor trips without buying equipment you may only use occasionally. Whether you’re heading into nearby mountains or traveling farther for a longer adventure, renting allows you to choose gear that fits your plans. With more than 22 years of nationwide rental experience, LowerGear supports trips throughout Southern California and beyond.

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

Outdoor destinations commonly planned from Simi Valley

Trips from Simi Valley often include hiking and camping in nearby mountain and canyon areas. Popular destinations include Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area, as well as longer trips toward Angeles National Forest.

Popular rentals for Simi Valley-area trips

• 3-Person Backpacking Tent – suitable for local mountain trips.
• Medium-Capacity Backpack – useful for overnight routes.
• Cool-Weather Sleeping Bag – helpful at elevation.
• Trekking Poles – useful on uneven terrain.

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.

• Suggestions on Using and Renting Hiking Poles
• Which Gear to Rent for Your Backpacking Trip
• Take These on Any Wilderness Trip

Explore rental categories

• Tent & Shelter Rentals – backpacking and campground options.
• Backpack Rentals – fitted packs for varied trips.
• Sleeping Gear Rentals – bags and pads for cooler nights.
• Camp Cooking Gear Rentals – stoves and cookware.
• See 20+ Rental Categories – explore all the camping equipment you can rent for Simi Valley