Rent Camping & Backpacking Gear in Thousand Oaks

Renting camping and backpacking gear in Thousand Oaks is a convenient way to prepare for outdoor trips without purchasing equipment you may only use occasionally. Whether you’re planning a nearby camping trip or traveling farther for a longer adventure, renting allows you to select gear that fits your plans. With more than 22 years of nationwide rental experience, LowerGear supports trips across 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, Kelty, and Garmin. All gear is professionally cleaned, inspected, and prepared before every rental.

Outdoor destinations commonly planned from Thousand Oaks

Trips from Thousand Oaks often include destinations across Southern California. Many travelers visit Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area, while others plan longer trips to Joshua Tree National Park for multi-day camping and hiking.

Popular rentals for Thousand Oaks-area trips

• 3-Person Backpacking Tent – suitable for coastal and desert trips.
• Medium-Capacity Backpack – useful for multi-day routes.
• Cool-Weather Sleeping Bag – helpful for cooler evenings.
• Satellite Communicator – useful when traveling 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):

Tent • Sleeping bag • Stove • Fuel • Headlamp • Extra batteries • Water containers • Food storage

Additional advice articles and product videos are available throughout the site.

• Which Gear to Rent for Your Backpacking Trip
• Take These on Any Wilderness Trip
• Treating Water While Backpacking and Camping

Explore rental categories

• Tent & Shelter Rentals – shelters for coastal and desert trips.
• Backpack Rentals – packs for hiking and overnight routes.
• Sleeping Gear Rentals – bags and pads for varied climates.
• Camp Cooking Gear Rentals – cookware and stoves for outdoor meals.
• See 20+ Rental Categories – explore all the camping equipment you can rent for Thousand Oaks