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We understand the fear that renting may not be worth it--what if you end up renting an item too many times?
The truth is this is rare. The average person does outdoor activities 2-3 times per year!* In fact, customers lament to us how they regret buying things! So we're super confident renting makes sense. and now we guarantee it! RENTAL SAVINGS GUARANTEE: If you end up renting so many times that it would have been cheaper to buy the item, we will offer to give you the item. You don't need to do anything to qualify at all, we have your rental records by email, and will proactively reach out to you!
A few quick notes, please refer to our Terms of Service for full program details
*This may seem low, but it's an industry statistic! Let's be honest, there's so many things to do, it's easy to let gym commitments slide or 10-punch passes go unused. The same rationale applies to outdoor activities. Moreover, there's the added work of having to coordinate logistics with friends for a trip further-afield... and we already know how hard it can be to just get friends together for a single meal!
**True, if we rented lower end gear that retailed for less, you could earn it much faster. However, a core part of our mission is to increase access to higher end gear. Especially since lower end gear tends to break or not perform well, which can severly impact your experience & safety outdoors
Pocket stove propane (buy)
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Portable stove propane (rent)
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Most campers reduce propane canister waste by taking partially used cans! For each single, full propane can in your order, we will provide 2-3 partially used canisters. I.e., if you order 1 can, you'll get 2-3 total; if you order 2 cans, you'll get 4-6 total, etc.
We weigh out the canisters to ensure you get at least as much gas as the full cans you ordered (usually a little extra as well) & we'll also issue 50% of the propane canister cost as a credit code for a future trip!
Note:1) While you may agree to take partially used canisters here, if we do not have them available, you will still receive the regular full cans, and will not receive a credit code. 2) Credit codes will be issued after all gear is returned and checked
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It looks like you have more sleeping bags than sleeping pads in your cart. We highly recommend sleeping pads as a critical gear item because:
You can read more in our gear guide. If price is an issue, remember that we offer different price points for sleeping pads, and that your rental fees can go toward earning a sleeping pad with our Rental Savings Guarantee. You can also check out our Borrow program to get a free pad!
We noticed you have selected 2 different, non-interchangeable types of either stoves, propane, or cookware (you have selection[s] from both columns below). Double check that this is correct. If you need more info, please review our gear guides on stoves & propane and cookware.
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*You may not be able to make changes later due to availability issues and we cannot make exceptions to our standard cancellation policy. You are also responsible for safe & appropriate use of gear that minimizes damage.
As a comparison, we show the final retail price to you as a consumer (i.e., what you'd pay if you bought this item in-store with us), which equals the undiscounted list price (manufacturer suggested retail price, or MSRP) plus required sales tax (San Francisco is 8.625%). Pricing is rounded & reflects the highest in the range of products we carry. For more info on specific products & brands we carry & detailed price comparisons, check our gear guides
Our rental prices generally start at 10% of retail, as part of mission, we will never price a rental at more than 50% of the retail price, even for long-term use
Most renters are beginners & it's hard to understand the right fit of skis, snowboards, or boots until you start using them! We did a quick poll & found that ~25% of renters wish they could have changed their equipment once they started skiing or snowboarding, due to fit issues. That's why even though it's more expensive, we recommend renting at the resort, so that you won't be "stuck" with what you get and will have a good experience!
We focus on clothes (jackets, pants, helmets, goggles, gloves), and snowshoes because with these things you can understand fit pretty well in store. Also most resorts don't rent clothes, so be sure you're prepared!
You requested the following date/time change:
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This change means the following items will not be available:
Here are some alternative ideas for items no longer available:
Some rental items will not be available until on or after your selected date: . Let us know what works for you below. You can also change dates to see how that affects availability.
On this date, we have limited availability for rental items. The next date/time we will have full availability will be on or after: . If something isn't available & you have the schedule flexibility, change the date and check again!
Just a heads up as you're browsing our catalog! If you want to pick up after today, please place your order before then so our staff can prepare it! Otherwise (if you place your order later than that time), some rental items may not be available again until
Your order has been set to this maximum & you won't be able to add items that exceed it:
If you need longer rentals, please send us an email at [email protected] with your trip dates & what you need. We will check if we can accommodate your rental & if so let you know the pricing. Please note that our standard pricing for long-term rentals is about 50% of the retail cost of the item.
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We may carry other models
Never over-spend when you can rent-to-buy! Our Rental Savings Guarantee is a rent-to-buy program that ensures you never over-spend renting! | ||||
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All required options must be selected before "Finalize & Add To Cart" can be pressed!
All "Acknowledgments" must be agreed-to before "Finalize & Add To Cart" can be pressed!
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For more info on technical specs, how to choose, how to use, what we carry, etc., check out our gear guide
To buy new gear or borrow gear, visit us during staffed hours
We do not rent skis, snowboards, or boots
We do not rent skis, snowboards, or boots
Borrow orders must be made by one of our staff during staffed hours
This online form only makes rental orders. A summary of the differences:
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What kind of gear is it? | What you see online here! | Car camping gear, like tents, sleeping bags, sleeping pads, cookware. Includes some items we don't sell or rent (e.g., larger 8-person tents or 10-person tents) |
Where does the gear come from? | Purchased new direct from manufacturers | Donated by the community |
What is the quality of the gear? | The same high end brands & products we sell (e.g., Marmot, The North Face, Big Agnes, Black Diamond, etc.) | Lower end items (e.g., from Walmart, Target, or Amazon) |
What is the condition of the gear? | We check gear to ensure it's in functioning condition | We do not maintain gear; please ensure you're satisfied before borrowing |
What is the cost? | Enter dates & click a category to check prices & deposits (based on total trip duration)! | FREE with upfront deposit of at least ~$20/item (the deposit is returned when the items are returned). We assess the deposit based on item + trip duration. NOTE Venmo, Paypal, or Cash deposit required, sorry we cannot process credit cards for deposits |
How do I get it? | Available 24/7 - either order online using this page, or see us in-store | First-come-first-serve during staffed hours |
Select dates to load availability Rental prices are for total trip from start to end date; we don't do daily pricing |
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How does it work? |
Ring the bell to walk in with a government-issued ID! (Physical copy of ID, not a picture.) We'd really appreciate you bringing a smartphone if possible for faster self-checkout anyway via your order confirmation email |
You must bring a smartphone; at the door, look up your order confirmation email & follow the instructions there to unlock the door. Bring a government-issued ID (physical copy, not a picture) in case a staff member is on-site. For more info, click here |
What gear will you get? |
You can pick & choose from our full store selection, we may have pre-prepared gear for you already, though you can swap out |
You will only have access to what's in your locker, not the full store selection. For clothing, we will try to add extra sizes if possible |
Will staff be there? |
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No. However we provide 24/7 support (accessible by phone) that can send someone to the shop in the rare event of physical issues. Some dates may have partial (in-person) or full outages (both phone & in-person) in support; such dates will be indicated on this page, or you can check the Contact Info section on our homepage for a full list of such dates |
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By default, we pre-pack non-clothing items for you so you can pickup & leave quickly. (Except with clothing, where we will always ask you to pick out during Staffed hours, to ensure fit & style.) However we love giving you the choice to make renting a "shopping" experience where you can examine & choose the gear you want during Staffed hours, to do so uncheck the box above!
Tell us flight or car rental times so we can be extra prepared
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Most people purchase the add-ons so we have pre-selected them to include in your cart!
Water Guard + Selected in the original order; above price indicates incremental price change We'll take care of drying out your tent! (Only applies to tents & shade structures.) Can we be honest? Tents & shade structures almost alway get a little wet, whether from rain or just morning dew. Most people find it very difficult to fully dry them out, because you need a lot of space to fully stretch & spread out the fabric for several hours to dry (wiping down doesn't really work). If you decline Water Guard & any part of the item is still damp (as assessed by our team during our checking process, if you return during Staffed hours, you can ask a team member to confirm whether it's wet or dry), we charge a $30 per item drying fee. For more details, please review our Terms of Service. |
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Damage Guard + Selected in the original order; above price indicates incremental price change We'll cover most minor damages & small parts lost (e.g., tent stakes, goggle bags, sleeping pad straps) for all the rental items in your order. However, we may still have to charge if an item is significantly damaged or major parts are lost. For more details, please review our Terms of Service. |
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Rent Bags +$1 Selected in the original order; above price indicates incremental price change Where applicable, we'll provide enough reusable tote bags for all your rental gear! (Will not hold larger items like tents, portable stoves, coolers, but those items have their own carry straps or handles.) |
Per our standard Terms of Service, we will not be able to offer a refund for this last minute order or any of its component items. Please confirm that you will need all items before processing.
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DEPOSIT REQUIRED: Our online payment processor no longer can be used for deposits, in other words, this online system will only process the Order Total above. Please send the Order Deposit amount to our Venmo account: @LMGDeposit. If you are picking up during Staffed Hours, you may also bring cash. Thank you!
DEPOSIT NOTE: Because deposits are processed offline, for convenience, we will hold any deposit refunds until the end of your entire order. However, if you absolutely need the money back, please contact us
Please give cash to a Last Minute Gear agent after submitting this form.
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