Rent Camping & Backpacking Gear in Waco

Renting camping and backpacking gear in Waco is an easy way to prepare for outdoor trips without investing in equipment you may only use occasionally. Whether you’re planning a Hill Country getaway or traveling farther for a longer adventure, renting allows you to choose gear that fits your plans. With more than 22 years of nationwide rental experience, LowerGear supports trips throughout Texas 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, Alps Mountaineering, MSR, and Garmin. All gear is professionally cleaned, inspected, and prepared before every rental.

Outdoor destinations commonly planned from Waco

Trips from Waco often include destinations throughout Central Texas. Many travelers visit Inks Lake State Park or explore hiking and camping areas around the Hill Country. Longer trips may involve traveling to Grand Canyon National Park for extended backpacking adventures.

Popular rentals for Waco-area trips

• 4-Person Camping Tent – a comfortable option for car camping trips.
• Warm-Weather Sleeping Bag – suited for Texas nights.
• Cookware and Stove Combo – convenient for camp meals.
• Trekking Poles – helpful on uneven 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):

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

Additional advice articles and videos are available throughout the site.

• Take These on Any Wilderness Trip
• Treating Water While Backpacking and Camping
• What Is Car Camping

Explore rental categories

• Tent & Shelter Rentals – family camping and backpacking shelter options.
• Backpack Rentals – packs sized for short and extended trips.
• Sleeping Gear Rentals – bags and pads for warm climates.
• Camp Cooking Gear Rentals – stoves and cookware for outdoor meals.
• See 20+ Rental Categories – find all the camping equipment you can rent for trips to or from Waco