44 Trending Camping Equipment Rental Businesses [2024]

Pat Walls

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Updated: January 18th, 2023

Start A Camping Equipment Rental

Camping with family or friends is always a great experience. People have the option to purchase camping gear or a camper van and keep it for the rest of their lives or rent it for the days they are not camping themselves.

Renting a camping gear or camper van is cheaper and more convenient as you do not have to worry about storage, nor do you worry about ongoing maintenance.

If you are passionate about both camping and entrepreneurship, camp equipment rentals can be a great low-maintenance business idea.

Renting camping gear generates income over its lifetime, hence a good passive income source. However, invest in what is needed, and provide quality and comfort. Market your business online, and partner with the camping tour operators in your area.

Looking for some examples of a camping equipment rental?

Interested in case studies of a successful camping equipment rental? Check out our full list of success stories.

1. unknown

Where they're located: Aurora, Colorado, USA
Website traffic: 130K/month

2. newyorkrentalbyowner.com/

Browse and Book a variety of Vacation Rentals in New York. No Booking Fees means you can save hundreds on your next vacation.

Where they're located: Manhattan Community Board 1, New York, USA
Website traffic: 60K/month

Learn more about starting a camping equipment rental:

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4. Tentrr Signature

Tentrr connects adventurers like you with private landowners who want to share their land to experience unique private camping. Find a campsite near you!

Where they're located: Jacksonville, Florida, USA
Website traffic: 150K/month

5. Power & Construction Equipment Rental

Cat Rental Store has the right rental equipment for every job. Look to us for the largest construction equipment rental fleet in the world. Learn more today!

Where they're located: San Francisco, California, USA
Website traffic: 210K/month

6. Boating in Boston

Join us for boating lessons, kayaking, canoeing and standup paddleboarding - or just rent a boat or kayak and get out on the water on your own terms.

Where they're located: Boston, Massachusetts, USA

7. Sherper's

From camping gear to active wear to military surplus and hunting & fishing equipment, Sherper's has what you need to enjoy the great outdoors and more!

Where they're located: Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA

8. GoCamp

Rent a camper van in California, Colorado, Oregon or Washington for your next road trip. Do a one-way rental, or have some round trip fun!

Where they're located: San Francisco, California, USA

9. CAMP USA

CAMP USA is a world leader in manufacturing climbing gear, ski mountaineering equipment and industrial safety equipment based in Premana, Italy. Products include ice axes, crampons, ice screws, pitons, carabiners, nuts, triceps, harnesses, helmets, packs, tents, racing apparel and various snow tools.

Where they're located: Indianapolis, Indiana, USA

10. Adventure Ready

Be ready for any adventure with uncompromising equipment. James Baroud rooftop tents, portable fridge/freezers, camp kitchens, recovery gear and more.

Where they're located: Seattle, Washington, USA

11. Alder Creek

Alder Creek Kayak Canoe located in Portland, Or is the West Coast's premiere paddlesports shop. 5 rental locations, top tier classes, and guided kayak trips

Where they're located: Portland, Oregon, USA

12. Vintage Surfari Wagons

We are purveyors of epic road trips and group camp tours via a fleet of vintage VW buses and vans for rent. Your adventure awaits with Vintage Surfari Wagons.

Where they're located: Los Angeles, California, USA

13. Cascade River Gear – Top quality rafts, kayaks, and river equipment

Where they're located: Seattle, Washington, USA

14. unknown

Colorado Camper Rental has the largest fleet and widest variety of towable RV rentals in the Denver Metro Area. A Colorado-native, family owned and operated local business, and all rental units are always pet friendly with no extra fee. Rent pop-ups, hybrids and large, small and luxury travel trailers.

Where they're located: Denver, Colorado, USA

15. unknown

Where they're located: Los Angeles, California, USA

16. Maui Vacation Equipment

Free delivery & pickup on all Maui rentals for Maui Baby Equipment, Maui Snorkel Sets, Maui Beach Equipment, Maui Hiking, Maui Camping, Maui Beach & Sports Equipment, Maui Mobility & Wheelchair Equipment.

17. Outdoor Gear & Clothing for Serious Users in Sun Valley Idaho :

Backwoods Mountain Sports

Where they're located: Portland, Oregon, USA

18. Campeasy

Most 5-Star Rated Camper Rental in Iceland. 4x4 Experts, Trip Planner, and Activities. Highest Rated in Iceland. Rent a Campervan in Iceland with CampEasy.

19. Xscape Pod

Xscape Pod is camping made simple! We pack and ship everything you need for camping or backpacking into one pod, for one low price.

Where they're located: Los Angeles, California, USA

20. Cascade Adventure Vans

We offer 2019 Mercedes Sprinter camper van rentals in Seattle that are modified to accommodate all your camping and outdoor adventures

Where they're located: Seattle, Washington, USA

21. Black Forest Westfalias

Where they're located: Seattle, Washington, USA

22. Moterra Camper Vans

Luxury Camper van rentals to immerse yourself in the beauty of the National Parks and mountains. We can stock your camper van with everything you need.

Where they're located: San Francisco, California, USA

23. Boston Minuteman Campground

Where they're located: Boston, Massachusetts, USA

24. Equipment Rentals & Sales in Prior Lake MN

Prior Lake/Savage Rental Center and Victory Event Rentals offer extensive inventories of quality equipment rentals, tool rentals, and party rentals in the Prior Lake & Savage MN area

25. Gear To Go Outfitters

Wide selection of quality rental camping, hiking, and backpacking gear/equipment, shipped nationwide. Same-day shipping available, right to your home or destination

26. RV's To Go

RVs To Go offers RV Rentals and Sales just outside Portland, Oregon (in Wilsonville). We rent the newest RVs (Class C Motorhomes and Travel Trailers) for you to vacation in style. Or, buy and RV and place it in our Owner Management Program.

Where they're located: Portland, Oregon, USA

27. TAYLOR'D Overland Vehicles & Adventure LLC

Located near Fort Worth, Texas, we rent, sell, and accessorize overland vehicles: Jeeps, SUVs, pickups, and trailers. We can help mobilize your passion with the best in quality overland vehicles, overland trailers, overland equipment and overland gear.

Where they're located: Fort Worth, Texas, USA

28. Effortless Adventure

New Hampshire's Rental Camping & Backpacking Gear Outfitter. Now Offering Guided And Self-Guided Adventures. Get Outdoors this Summer! Fun For the Whole Family.

Where they're located: Boston, Massachusetts, USA

29. Malaekahana Beach Campground

Come camping at Malaekahana Beach Campground on Oahu's north shore in Hawaii. Enjoy the beach camping we provide at Malaekahana Beach Campground. North Shore Oahu Hawaii camping at its best.

30. Sports Rent

31. Explore Rentals

Everything you need for Montana adventures. Rental 4wd cars, trucks, vans, campers, camping gear, rafts, optics, bear spray, and fly fishing equipment.

Where they're located: Overland Park, Kansas, United States

32. Go Camp

GoCamp rentals provides camping equipment and canopies to make your basic camp a bit more comfortable and convenient, without the cost of ownership.

Where they're located: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

33. French Broad Outfitters

Join us for a fun-filled day on the French Broad River! We offer tubing and kayaking rentals, tours, and shuttles in Asheville, NC. Book online today!

Where they're located: Charlotte, North Carolina, USA

34. Pikes Peak Outfitter

Pikes Peak Outfitter-Your spot to rent or buy kayaks, canoes, SUP boards, camping, ice fishing, snowshoes and outdoor recreation products in Colorado Springs!

Where they're located: Sacramento, California, USA

35. Camping in Maryland & Tree House Rental

A truly unique Maryland camping experience! Campground offers rental of rustic Tree Houses, year-round Tree Cottages, a Hobbit House and wooded tent camp sites. Near Appalachian Trail, Potomac River & more.

Where they're located: Baltimore, Maryland, USA

36. Cypress Overland

Cypress Overland rents Jeep and Toyota 4x4 camper vehicles equipped with comfortable roof top sleeping areas, full field kitchens, fridges and gear you need to explore wild California overland.

Where they're located: San Francisco, California, USA

37. CampEasy

Rent camping equipment in Cape Town. Tents and camping equipment for hire from Camp Easy. Quality camping equipment including tents and mattresses

38. Kauai Van Camper Rental, Tents, and Camping Supplies

Kauai Van Camper Rental provides inexpensive camper vans, tents, camping equipment and supplies for daily and weekly rental.

Where they're located: Honolulu, Hawaii, United States

39. Rent-a-Tent Canada

The Canadian Camping Rental Specialist with locations in Vancouver & Banff. Complete camping (tenting) packages and outdoor adventure since 2007.

40. Campago

Every campervan has two full size beds, an easy-access kitchen, and comes fully equipped with supplies.

Where they're located: San Francisco, California, USA

41. Party Rentals in Boston MA

Equipment rentals and party rentals at Cambridge Taylor Rental serving Somerville Massachusetts, Boston, Brookline, Cambridge, Malden, & Everett.

Where they're located: Boston, Massachusetts, USA

42. Bay Sports

Bay Sports offers the best quality kayaks, inflatable stand-up paddleboards, surf skis, and more. It was established in 2012 and is a family-owned and run Australian business. They are a team of water sports enthusiasts. The Bay Sports has been featured in the Daily Telegraph, The Manly Daily, and BuzzFeed.

How much they make: $1.2M/year
Where they're located: Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Current team size: 1

Growing A Kayaks & Outdoor Gear Company to $100k/mo

Bay Sports, an online water sports business, started with just kayaks and now offers a wide range of products, able to offer competitive prices due to being primarily online, with over 70% of customers shopping on mobile devices, emphasizing the importance of a strong online presence.

About

Hamish started Bay Sports over 11 years ago

Revenue

Hamish grew the business to $100K/month

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43. ROAMERICA

These self contained and fully equipped campervans are built & outfitted for Pacific Northwest conditions. Travel anywhere in the US and Canada!

How much they make: $120K/year
Where they're located: Hood River, Oregon, USA
How much did it cost to start: $25K
Current team size: 5

How We Started A Camper Van Rental Business and Quit Our Full Time Jobs

ROAMERICA, a campervan rental company founded by Taylor Hood and Gretchen Bayless who quit their full-time jobs to focus on their business and have expanded their fleet quickly to meet the demand of adventure-seeking customers, with most of their web traffic coming from organic Google searches and a focus on social media and brand awareness.

About

Gretchen started ROAMERICA over 8 years ago

Revenue

Gretchen grew the business to $10K/month

Costs

It cost Gretchen $25000 to start the business

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