Rent Camping & Backpacking Gear in Ventura

Renting camping and backpacking gear in Ventura makes it easy to plan coastal and mountain trips without investing in equipment you may only use occasionally. Whether you’re heading out for a short weekend or traveling farther for a longer adventure, renting allows you to match the right gear to your plans. 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 Kelty, Sierra Designs, MSR, and Garmin. All gear is professionally cleaned, inspected, and prepared before every rental.

Outdoor destinations commonly planned from Ventura

Trips from Ventura often include visits to nearby coastal and mountain public lands. Popular destinations include Channel Islands National Park, as well as hiking and camping routes within Los Padres National Forest.

Popular rentals for Ventura-area trips

• 3-Person Camping Tent – suitable for coastal and inland campsites.
• Medium-Capacity Backpack – useful for overnight and multi-day trips.
• Warm-Weather Sleeping Bag – appropriate for mild coastal climates.
• Cookware and Stove Combo – convenient for simple camp meals.

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 • Sun protection

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

• What Is Car Camping
• Take These on Any Wilderness Trip
• Which Gear to Rent for Your Backpacking Trip

Explore rental categories

• Tent & Shelter Rentals – shelters for coastal and inland camping.
• Backpack Rentals – packs for short hikes and longer trips.
• Sleeping Gear Rentals – bags and pads for mild conditions.
• Camp Cooking Gear Rentals – cookware and stoves for outdoor meals.
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