Rent Camping & Backpacking Gear in Tacoma

Renting camping and backpacking gear in Tacoma is a practical way to plan outdoor trips without buying equipment you may only use occasionally. Whether you’re preparing for a nearby forest outing or traveling farther for a longer adventure, renting allows you to match your gear to your plans. With more than 22 years of nationwide rental experience, LowerGear supports trips throughout Washington 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 Osprey, MSR, Marmot, and Garmin. All gear is professionally cleaned, inspected, and prepared before every rental.

Outdoor destinations commonly planned from Tacoma

Trips from Tacoma frequently include destinations across western Washington. Many travelers explore trails within Mount Rainier National Park, while others plan longer trips to Mount Baker–Snoqualmie National Forest.

Popular rentals for Tacoma-area trips

• 2-Person Backpacking Tent – suitable for forest and alpine routes.
• High-Capacity Backpack – useful for multi-day trips.
• Cool-Weather Sleeping Bag – helpful in cooler conditions.
• 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 and weather-ready options.
• Backpack Rentals – fitted packs for longer routes.
• Sleeping Gear Rentals – bags and pads for cool climates.
• Backcountry Safety Gear Rentals – navigation and communication tools.
• See 20+ Rental Categories – find all the camping equipment you can rent for trips to or from Tacoma