Rent Camping & Backpacking Gear in Thornton

Renting camping and backpacking gear in Thornton is a flexible way to prepare for outdoor trips without purchasing equipment you may only use occasionally. Whether you’re planning a nearby mountain trip or traveling farther for a longer adventure, renting allows you to select gear that fits your destination. With more than 22 years of nationwide rental experience, LowerGear supports trips throughout Colorado 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 Gregory, Deuter, MSR, and Thermarest. All gear is professionally cleaned, inspected, and prepared before every rental.

Outdoor destinations commonly planned from Thornton

Trips from Thornton frequently head into the Colorado Rockies. Popular destinations include Rocky Mountain National Park, while longer itineraries may include Arapaho National Forest for multi-day backpacking routes.

Popular rentals for Thornton-area trips

• 2-Person Backpacking Tent – suitable for alpine trips.
• High-Capacity Backpack – useful for longer routes.
• Cold-Weather Sleeping Bag – helpful at higher elevations.
• Trekking Poles – useful on steep 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 four-season options.
• Backpack Rentals – fitted packs for mountain routes.
• Sleeping Gear Rentals – bags and pads for cold conditions.
• 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 Thornton