Description
It’s simple really. If you go out on the trail lighter, you can go farther. You can cover more ground with less effort with our Superlight Backpacking Rentall. Your shoulders and legs will thank you at day end. And we have put together the best gear you can buy in these superlight backpacking rental packages. These are truly packages that are top-notch gear that will lighten your load. And a lighter load matters big time even to the most experienced backpacker. It’s also important to know that even though this gear is super light, you are not sacrificing anything in quality and in many respects it is the best gear we carry. Superlight packages are 50% to 70% lighter than basic backpacking packages.
Michael (verified owner) –
Just returned from a 3 night, 1 person trip in the Gifford Pinchot backcountry. I haven’t backpacked in ages and renting this package from Outdoors Geek allowed me to a) focus on the trip and not endlessly researching/buying gear and 2) trust that high quality products would be made available.
I was very very impressed with the quality of the gear. This is expedition-worthy gear. Highlights – the Zulu pack fit like a glove and made the carry a (relative) breeze. The Marmot bag is the best I’ve ever used. The Jetboil system is ultra light and ultra cool. The Sawyer Squeeze is as easy as it gets when it comes to filtration duty.
In hindsight, given the elevation I was at, I probably should have contacted OG and asked for an insulated pad and/or higher rating sleeping bag. That’s on me and I need to do a little more elevation research ahead of time.
Everything was incredibly clean, organized, and pretty much exactly as described by the fine folks at Outdoors Geek. I am a touch on the OCD side and I was impressed. Even the tent states appeared to have been cleaned.
This was a great experience and allowed me to sample gear without dropping the coin or commitment for new stuff. I am pretty much going be an OG evangelist for my outdoorsy comrades and will coming back for more, next time around!
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Dan Grimm –
I rented the backpacking bundle for a 3 day trip this weekend. I requested the bundle for Thursday, it was slated to arrive Wednesday and it actually arrived Monday…from Colorado to Maryland. The equipment was spotless, and functioned exactly as expected. Over $1,000 worth of outdoor equipment for $225. I had a blast on the Appalachian Trail with this stuff!
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Lauren V (verified owner) –
I rented this for a 3 day backpacking trip to Havasupai Falls and it exceeded all my expectations. The gear was extremely clean, very lightweight and high quality. The only issue I had was the chest strap on the backpack was missing when I picked it up, but luckily I noticed it before I departed for my trip and they acted swiftly to get me a new backpack. My whole experience was top tier and I would definitely recommend it to anyone who doesn’t want to commit to buying their own gear!
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Laurie (verified owner) –
Every piece of equipment in this package was very clean and in good shape. I’m not an experienced hiker but I noticed that these items were picked by experienced hikers as superior products. Everything was easy to set up and use. The shipping was handled perfectly. My gear arrived a few days ahead and it was very easy to return. When I emailed Outdoorsgeek, I got an immediate and helpful response. I definitely recommend this package, this organization and I plan to use them again! It would be a great way to try out expensive gear before buying!
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tim (verified owner) –
Outdoors Geek was incredibly responsive as I tried to find the right pack for my frame (6’7″), followed up with me, had the gear at my doorstep exactly when they said and provided a painless return process. My water filter bladder had a slight problem, but the backup worked great. I’ll probably be buying gear for more consistent use, BUT if you are casual hiker who won’t use it all the time (maybe 1-2x a year), then OG is the best.
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Julian (verified owner) –
Highly recommend to anyone who wants to enjoy a backpacking trip. My son and I rented the superlight package for a 3-day backcountry trip. The gear was top notch and the customer service was excellent. Great experience and will use again
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Tom (verified owner) –
Easy to do business with. Had a great trip to Isle Royal
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