Rent Camping & Backpacking Gear in Vancouver

Renting camping and backpacking gear in Vancouver is a convenient way to prepare for trips across the Pacific Northwest without buying equipment you may only use occasionally. Whether you’re planning a weekend outing or a longer adventure, renting allows you to select gear that fits changing conditions. 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 Vancouver

Trips from Vancouver often include visits to forest and mountain environments. Popular destinations include Gifford Pinchot National Forest and Mount Rainier National Park for hiking and backpacking.

Popular rentals for Vancouver-area trips

• 2-Person Backpacking Tent – suitable for forest and alpine routes.
• Medium-Capacity Backpack – useful for multi-day trips.
• Cool-Weather Sleeping Bag – appropriate for Pacific Northwest climates.
• Trekking Poles – helpful on uneven or steep trails.

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 • Rain shell • Headlamp • 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 – lightweight shelters for forest camping.
• Backpack Rentals – packs for day hikes and extended trips.
• Sleeping Gear Rentals – bags and pads for cooler conditions.
• Camp Cooking Gear Rentals – stoves and cookware for outdoor meals.
• See 20+ Rental Categories – find all the camping gear you can rent for trips to or from Vancouver