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Rent Your Adventure.
Before you commit to buying all the gear, test it out with REI Rentals.
In 2019, REI increased the number of stores offering rentals from five to 125.
This new REI Rentals initiative was spurred by the company's commitment to the environment and the outdoor community.
While it may seem counter-intuitive in capitalistic USA, REI believes many people buy equipment that they do not need which ultimately ends up in landfills unnecessarily.
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Rent Your Adventure.
Before you commit to buying all the gear, test it out with REI Rentals. You might be amazed with the options.
REI Rental Equipment
Consequently, 125 REI stores now offer gear and equipment rentals to help reduce the amount of recreational equipment that ends up in landfills.
REI rents a wide variety of gear in multiple outdoor categories, including, camping, hiking, cycling, climbing, paddling, and snow equipment.
Your REI Store may not offer everything as they only offer gear rental for outdoor activities in their area.
The brands offered varies from store to store along with the types of equipment but top-end equipment can be rented.
We have contacted multiple REI Rental Associates to speak with them about the process and find out what types of equipment are available to rent.
Millions of options - all of them guaranteed for one year.
Get the latest gear.
Grab nearly perfect pre-loved gear.
Find new gear on clearance.
They all say that reservations are highly recommended for any equipment because they have limited space and quantities.
You can call and speak with a rental associate during normal store hours to discuss your specific adventure needs.
Members do not have to provide a deposit for any rental equipment but you will not receive dividends on REI rental payment.
REI Rental Prices - Cost - Rates
REI rental prices are the lowest we could find in the US. Unless you are going to use the equipment on the reg, there isn't much reason to buy it if your local Recreational Equipment Inc. will rent it for a low cost.
REI rentals cost a fraction of the purchase price of the gear.
We have included in our charts the price to purchase the rental equipment you are renting to give you an idea of how good the rates are.
In fact, most gear weekly rental rates are 4 to 10 times the actual cost to purchase the equipment brand new.
That means that it is a better deal to rent if you are not planning on using the gear for more than 28 to 70 days.
Let’s be honest, I have a top of the line Nemo Dragonfly 1 person backpacking tent sitting in my garage that has spent a total of 4 nights camping in the past two years.
I could have saved that $350 and rented a Quarter Dome for seven nights with less than $50 dollars.
Todd, an REI Rental Associate in San Diego, said that one employee benefit is that they get to rent everything for free, so they are always adding the best equipment to the rental section.
He then pointed to a pile of for rent ‘Magma 800 fill down sleeping bags’ as an example of the very best available products for fractions of the cost.
REI rentals rates tend to increase or decrease proportionately with the cost of the gear.
However, they appear to have subsidized the rental prices for kids rental gear and equipment, making kids outdoor equipment rentals very inexpensive.
REI Camping and Hiking Gear Rentals
Rentals for Your Next Adventure
No need to store, repair or spend a whole lot of money when you rent your gear from REI!
Rentals for Your Next Adventure
No need to store, repair or spend a whole lot of money when you rent your gear from REI!
REI Camping Gear Rental
REI Rent Camping Gear rental opportunities are endless, whether you are looking for a down sleeping bag, backpacking stove, camping tables, or chairs.
Don't miss out on the REI Co-op Magna 15 degree sleeping bag deal that can be rented for a week at the low price of $52... for a bag that will cost you $399.00 brand new.
Be sure to fill up and check your sleeping pads before going on your trip, a leaky pad can ruin any chance of a good night’s sleep.
REI Backpacking And Camping Kit Rental
CAMPING KITS | REI RENTAL COST | INCLUDES |
|---|---|---|
Basic Backpacking Kits | First Night - $137 Additional Night - $27 Weekly - $299 | Includes: backpack, tent, sleeping pad, and sleeping bag. |
Lightweight Backpacking Kits | First Night - $163 Additional Night - $31 Weekly - $349 | Includes: backpack, tent, sleeping pad, and sleeping bag. |
Car Camping Kits | First Night - $114 Additional Night - $27 Weekly - $276 | Includes: backpack, tent, sleeping pad, and sleeping bag. |
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REI Tent Rental
REI tent rental cost is pretty inexpensive considering the cost of the tents rented.
Starting at $20 and $4 each additional night you can rent the REI Co-op Quarter Dome 1 person tent which is not a bad deal considering it would cost you $299 to buy it new.
If you are looking to rent a tent then you'll have a wide selection of tents for 1 person backpacking up to 6 person camping tents.
All of the tents for rent are REI brand tents including their Quarter Dome, Half Dome, Kingdom, and Base Camp models.
If you REI Rent Tent instead of buying a tent is a good way to find out which tent would work best for you.
Below you will see the tents that are offered, their first-night cost, the cost for an additional night, and the weekly cost to rent a tent for 7 nights.
We also have included the types of tents that are usually rented and the cost to purchase those brand new for comparison.
REI Tent Rental (Backpacking)
BACKPACKING TENT | REI RENTALS COST | OR SIMILAR |
|---|---|---|
1 Person | First Night - $20 Additional Night - $4 Weekly - $44 | |
2 Person Basic | First Night - $25 Additional Night - $4 Weekly - $49 | |
2 Person Lightweight | First Night - $30 Additional Night - $5 Weekly - $60 | |
4 Person | First Night - $40 Additional Night - $6 Weekly - $76 |
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REI Tent Rental (Car Camping)
CAMPING TENTS | REI RENTAL PRICES | OR SIMILAR |
|---|---|---|
4 Person | First Night - $40 Additional Night - $6 Weekly - $76 | |
6 Person Basic | First Night - $50 Additional Night - $6 Weekly - $86 | |
6 Person Basic | First Night - $50 Additional Night - $6 Weekly - $86 |
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Millions of options - all of them guaranteed for one year.
Get the latest gear.
Grab nearly perfect pre-loved gear.
Find new gear on clearance.
Bear Canister Rental REI
For some reason, bear canisters are the most frequently sought item to rent.
Our local San Diego REI has hundreds of them on their rental wall and from speaking to other REI rentals associates, this is the norm.
Bears aren’t even a problem in our county, you have to drive two-plus hours before you could possibly run into a bear and yet my local REI rental shop looks like we are the bear capital of the world.
Probably because we all head to the local mountains where there are plenty of bears.
Most REI's offer the BearVault BV500 for rent at a reasonable $5 the first night and $2 each additional day.
That seems like a reasonable price to keep bears from sniffing around your campsite.
Hey bear... hey beaR... Hey Bear..HEY BEAR!
REI BEAR CANISTER | REI RENTAL PRICES | OR SIMILAR |
|---|---|---|
Bear Canister | First Night - $5 Additional Night - $2 Weekly - $17 | Counter Assault Bear Keg (New - $79.95) |
Bear Canister | First Night - $5 Additional Night - $2 Weekly - $17 | BearVault BV500 Food Container (New - $79.95) |
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Simple and Easy.
Rent Your Adventure.
Before you commit to buying all the gear, test it out with REI Rentals. You might be amazed with the options.
Simple and Easy
Rent Your Adventure
Before you commit to buying all the gear, test it out with REI Rentals.
Camp Kitchen Rentals
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Stove Rental
STOVE | REI RENTAL RATES | OR SIMILAR |
|---|---|---|
Stoves - Camping | First Night - $8 Additional Night - $2 Weekly - $20 | Coleman 2-Burner Propane Stove (New - $79.95) |
Stoves - Backpacking | First Night - $8 Additional Night - $2 Weekly - $20 | MSR Windburner Remote Stove System (New - $149.95) |
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REI Sleeping Bag Rentals (Adult)
REI Down Sleeping Bag Rental (Adult)
* DOWN SLEEPING BAG | REI RENTALS COSTS | OR SIMILAR |
|---|---|---|
Sleeping Bag - Down | First Night - $28 Additional Night - $4 Weekly - $52 | REI Co-op Kilo Expedition - 20 Sleeping Bag |
Sleeping Bag - Down | First Night - $28 Additional Night - $4 Weekly - $52 | REI Co-op Magma 15 Sleeping Bag - Mens (New - $399.00) |
Sleeping Bag - Down | First Night - $28 Additional Night - $4 Weekly - $52 | REI Co-op Magma 15 Sleeping Bag - Womens (New - $399.00) |
* Not available in California due to government regulations.
Millions of options - all of them guaranteed for one year.
Get the latest gear.
Grab nearly perfect pre-loved gear.
Find new gear on clearance.
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Synthetic Sleeping Bag RentalS REI
* SYNTHETIC SLEEPING BAG | REI RENTAL RATES | OR SIMILAR |
|---|---|---|
Sleeping Bag - Synthetic | First Night - $18 Additional Night - $3 Weekly - $36 | REI Co-op Zephyr 20 Sleeping Bag - Mens (New - $125.29) |
Sleeping Bag - Synthetic | First Night - $18 Additional Night - $3 Weekly - $36 | REI Co-op Zephyr 20 Sleeping Bag - Womens (New - $118.29) |
Sleeping Bag - Synthetic | First Night - $18 Additional Night - $3 Weekly - $36 | REI Co-op Zenith 0 Degree Sleeping Bag - Mens |
Sleeping Bag - Synthetic | First Night - $18 Additional Night - $3 Weekly - $36 | REI Co-op Zenith -5 Degree Sleeping Bag - Womens |
* Not available in California due to government regulations.
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Rentals for Your Next Adventure
No need to store, repair or spend a whole lot of money when you rent your gear from REI!
Rentals for Your Next Adventure
No need to store, repair or spend a whole lot of money when you rent your gear from REI!
Youth Sleeping Bag Rental REI
* YOUTH SLEEPING BAG | REI RENTALS COST | OR SIMILAR |
|---|---|---|
Sleeping Bag - Youth | First Night - $10 Additional Night - $2 Weekly - $22 | REI Co-op Zephyr 20 Sleeping Bag - Kids (New - $119.00) |
* Not available in California due to government regulations.
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Sleeping Comfort Rental
* SLEEPING COMFORT | REI RENTALS COST | OR SIMILAR |
|---|---|---|
Sleeping Pads - Car Camping | First Night - $10 Additional Night - $2 Weekly - $22 | REI Co-op Camp Bed Self-Inflating Sleeping Pad (New - $83.29) |
Sleeping Pads - Backpacking | First Night - $14 Additional Night - $2 Weekly - $26 | REI Co-op Trekker Self-Inflating Sleeping Pad (New - $69.95) |
Sleeping Pads - Backpacking | First Night - $14 Additional Night - $2 Weekly - $26 | Big Agnes Insulated Air Core Ultra Sleeping Pad (New - $89.95) |
Premium Sleeping Pads/Cots | First Night - $16 Additional Night - $2 Weekly - $28 | |
Hammocks | First Night - $6 Additional Night - $2 Weekly - $18 |
* Not available in California due to government regulations.
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Illumination Rentals
Simple and Easy.
Rent Your Adventure.
Before you commit to buying all the gear, test it out with REI Rentals. You might be amazed with the options.
Simple and Easy
Rent Your Adventure.
Before you commit to buying all the gear, test it out with REI Rentals.
Jump to an REI Rental
Camping & Hiking - Climbing - Cycling - Paddling - Snow Sports - Car Racks
REI Backpacking and Camping Chair Rental
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Camp Water Rentals
Millions of options - all of them guaranteed for one year.
Get the latest gear.
Grab nearly perfect pre-loved gear.
Find new gear on clearance.
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Simple and Easy.
Rent Your Adventure.
Before you commit to buying all the gear, test it out with REI Rentals. You might be amazed with the options.
Simple and Easy
Rent Your Adventure
Before you commit to buying all the gear, test it out with REI Rentals.
REI Hiking Gear Rentals
REI Backpack Rental
Why buy a backpack when you can rent an awesome one for a fraction of the price!
All of the REI Backpack rentals are going to be from their very own brands, including the Traverse, Flash, Tarn, and Trail styles.
They offer packs anywhere from 70 liters to the Trail 40 liter day pack for pretty unbelievable prices.
You can rent an adult premium lightweight backpacking pack over an entire week for a total of $48 or buy it brand new for $199.00
BACKPACK | REI RENTAL PRICES | OR SIMILAR |
|---|---|---|
Backpacking Packs - Womens Basic | First Night - $20 Additional Night - $3 Weekly - $38 | REI Co-op Traverse 65 Pack - Women's (New - $249.00) |
Backpacking Packs - Mens Basic | First Night - $20 Additional Night - $3 Weekly - $38 | REI Co-op Traverse 70 Pack - Men's (New - $249.00) |
Backpacking Packs - Mens Lightweight | First Night - $24 Additional Night - $4 Weekly - $48 | REI Co-op Flash 55 Pack - Men's (New - $199.00) |
Backpacking Packs - Womens Lightweight | First Night - $24 Additional Night - $4 Weekly - $48 | REI Co-op Flash 55 Pack - Women's (New - $199.00) |
Backpacking Packs - Youth Medium | First Night - $12 Additional Night - $2 Weekly - $24 | REI Co-op Tarn 40 Pack - Kids (New - $99.00) |
Backpacking Packs - Youth Large | First Night - $12 Additional Night - $2 Weekly - $24 | REI Co-op Tarn 65 Pack - Kids (New - $165.00) |
Day Hiking Packs | First Night - $15 Additional Night - $2 Weekly - $27 | REI Co-op Trail 40 Pack - Men's (New - $129.00) |
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Hiking Pole Rental REI
HIKING POLES | RENTAL COST | OR SIMILAR |
|---|---|---|
Trekking Poles | First Night - $6 Additional Night - $2 Weekly - $18 | Black Diamond Trail Trekking Poles (New - $79.95) |
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Climbing Gear REI Rentals
Simple and Easy.
Rent Your Adventure.
Before you commit to buying all the gear, test it out with REI Rentals. You might be amazed with the options.
Simple and Easy
Rent Your Adventure.
Before you commit to buying all the gear, test it out with REI Rentals.
Mountaineering Gear Rentals REI
MOUNTAINEERING | REI RENTALS COST | OR SIMILAR |
|---|---|---|
Mountaineering Packages | First Night - $40 Additional Night - $8 Weekly - $88 | Includes: Boots, Crampons, and Ice Axe. |
Mountaineering Boots - Adult Plastic | First Night - $30 Additional Night - $6 Weekly - $66 | Koflach Degre Plastic Climbing Boots |
Mountaineering Boost - Adult Leather | First Night - $38 Additional Night - $8 Weekly - $86 | |
Crampons | First Night - $15 Additional Night - $3 Weekly - $33 | Black Diamond Contact Strap Crampons with ABS Plates (New - $129.95) |
Crampons | First Night - $15 Additional Night - $3 Weekly - $33 | Black Diamond Sabretooth Pro Step-In Crampons (New - $184.95) |
Ice Axes | First Night - $8 Additional Night - $2 Weekly - $20 | Black Diamond Raven Ice Axe (New - $84.95) |
Mountaineering Tents - 2 Person | First Night - $65 Additional Night - $13 Weekly - $143 | The North Face VE 25 Tent (New - $749.00) |
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REI Climbing Gear For Rent
CLIMBING | REI RENTALS COST | OR SIMILAR |
|---|---|---|
Rock Climbing Shoes - Adult | First Night - $8 Additional Night - $2 Weekly - $20 | Black Diamond Momentum Climbing Shoes - Mens (New - $94.95) |
Rock Climbing Shoes - Adult | First Night - $8 Additional Night - $2 Weekly - $20 | Black Diamond Momentum Climbing Shoes - Womens (New - $94.95) |
Rock Climbing Shoes - Kids | First Night - $4 Additional Night - $2 Weekly - $16 | Black Diamond Momentum Climbing Shoes - Kids (New - $59.95) |
Climbing Helmets | First Night - $6 Additional Night - $2 Weekly - $18 | Petzl Ecrin Roc Climbing Helmet |
Bouldering Crash Pads | First Night - $15 Additional Night - $3 Weekly - $33 | Metolius Session II Crash Pad (New - $159.95) |
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REI Cycling Gear Rentals
Rentals for Your Next Adventure
No need to store, repair or spend a whole lot of money when you rent your gear from REI!
Rentals for Your Next Adventure
No need to store, repair or spend a whole lot of money when you rent your gear from REI!
REI Bicycle Rental
REI Cycling has come a long way and they now offer their own brand of Full Suspension Mountain Bikes, Hardtail Mountain Bikes, Hybrid Bikes, and Kids Bikes.
REI Co-op Cycles brands reviews show are available for beginners, like the DRT 1.0 bikes to the hardcore premium Mountain Bikes like the DRT 3.2 with full suspension.
If you are in need of a bike for a mountain biking trip or a for around the city, you can rent a great quality bike from REI.Renting an REI Cycle costs a bit more than camping and hiking gear because some of the bikes cost as much as $2,700 but you could try it out for a week for $317.
hybridCYCLING - Adult | RENTAL COST | OR SIMILAR |
|---|---|---|
Full Suspension Mountain Bikes - Adult | First Night - $65 Additional Night - $42 Weekly - $317 | REI Co-op Cycles DRT 3.1 Bike (New - $2,199.00) |
Full Suspension Mountain Bikes - Adult | First Night - $65 Additional Night - $42 Weekly - $317 | REI Co-op Cycles DRT 3.2 Bike (New - $2,700.00) |
Hardtail Mountain Bikes - Adult Basic | First Night - $40 Additional Night - $26 Weekly - $196 | REI Co-op Cycles DRT 1.0 Bike (New - $549.00) |
Hardtail Mountain Bikes - Adult Basic | First Night - $40 Additional Night - $26 |