Rental Gear
Rental gear is included in the price of all of our overnight backpacking tours. We have selected gear that is lightweight, comfortable, durable and functional from brands we know and trust and have personal experience with. Below are descriptions and specifications of the backpacks, tents, sleeping pads and sleeping bags that are available to use on our tours.
Renting is a great way to try before you buy to explore what you may like (or dislike) before making a large purchase! All rental gear is cleaned and disinfected prior to use.
Backpacks:
Gossamer Gear Mariposa Backpack (Unisex)
Weight: 1 lb, 2 oz
Volume: 60L
Small – Large Sizes available.
Description: We love this backpack for its weight (just over a pound) and comfort. It has a variety of external pouches and hip belt pockets to quickly access items, as well as a spacious main vestibule to carry all your gear comfortably. We highly recommend this backpack for multi-day adventures.
Tents:
Big Agnes Copper Spur HV UL1 2019 (1-person tent)
Weight: 2 lbs, 2 oz
Dimensions: 88 inches long, 38 inches wide at head (28 inches at feet), 38 inches high
Big Agnes Copper Spur HV UL2 2019 (2-person tent)
Weight: 3 lbs
Dimensions: 88 in long, 54 inches wide at head (42 inches at feet), 40 inches high
Description: We have used Big Agnes tents for a long time and have spent hundreds of nights in this particular model. It is a very light and sturdy double walled 3-season tent that is easy to set up and take down, packs small, and for the two person model has two doors on both sides for easy access in and out. The 2-person model is also easy to split up so you and a partner can share carrying the weight. The 1-person model is a very light alternative for solo trips.
Sleeping pads and bags:
Foam Pad
We have foam bubble textured mats that fold up accordion style. They are easy to attach to the outside of packs and are also great to sit on during breaks throughout the day. Many options are available through Amazon and big box outdoor stores like REI.
Marmot Trestles Elite 20 Degree F Synthetic Sleeping Bag
Weight: 2 lb 7 oz (Regular); 2 lb 11 oz (Long)
Size: Fits up to 78 in (Long), 72 in (Regular)
Description: A lightweight bag made out of synthetic down material. This temperature rating is comfortable for nights just below freezing and is suitable for 3-season use.
For a description of what other gear is provided on our tours such as cookware and water filtration, as well as a list of what is recommended to bring for clothing and other incidentals, please visit our information page.
To get a glimpse of what Domonick has in his pack this season, view his backpacking gear list here.
Please contact us with any questions you may have about our gear rentals. If you would like more information on our overnight tours in Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore, including tour dates, click here.