Rent Camping & Backpacking Gear in Sunnyvale

Renting camping and backpacking gear in Sunnyvale is a convenient way to prepare for outdoor trips without purchasing equipment you may only use occasionally. Whether you’re planning a nearby weekend outing or a longer adventure farther afield, renting allows you to select gear that fits your destination. With more than 22 years of nationwide rental experience, LowerGear supports trips throughout 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, Osprey, Marmot, and Garmin. All gear is professionally cleaned, inspected, and prepared before every rental.

Outdoor destinations commonly planned from Sunnyvale

Trips from Sunnyvale often include destinations throughout Northern California. Many travelers explore routes within Pinnacles National Park, while longer trips frequently include Yosemite National Park.

Popular rentals for Sunnyvale-area trips

• 2-Person Backpacking Tent – suitable for forest and alpine trips.
• Medium-Capacity Backpack – useful for overnight routes.
• Cool-Weather Sleeping Bag – helpful in higher elevations.
• 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
• Treating Water While Backpacking and Camping

Explore rental categories

• Tent & Shelter Rentals – lightweight backpacking and car camping options.
• Backpack Rentals – fitted packs for varied trip lengths.
• Sleeping Gear Rentals – bags and pads for cool conditions.
• Camp Cooking Gear Rentals – cookware and stoves.
• See 20+ Rental Categories – explore all the camping equipment you can rent for Sunnyvale