In the Cart, click "Change"; we trust you'll be fair!
Changing the amount (minimum 50% of suggested) does not affect quality of gear rented
At the full suggested price, the average person will still save money renting compared to buying (per our buy vs rent calculator)!

Pay-what-is fair helps get everyone outside
To further that goal, 5% of what you pay goes to SkiDUCK, a non-profit that gets disadvantaged kids out on the mountain!
We also encourage you to rent to save money & reduce waste!

Are you in-store right now?

To buy or borrow gear, come in during open hours, only rentals are processed online

Buy new, borrow free, or rent 24/7/365

How it works

Buy

Expertly curated, brand new gear
Easy pricing: whole numbers, tax included
During full-service hours only

Rent

Purchased-new gear, checked between uses
Enter dates to check prices (up to 90% off retail prices). No taxes!
24/7/365 (even at 3am)

Borrow

As-is condition, secondhand gear (camping only)
FREE with refundable deposit
During full-service hours only (feel free to donate as well!)

Full-service hours (get expert advice, try out gear, reserve gear for future dates)

3156 24th Street, San Francisco, CA 94110

2 blocks from 24th Street BART Metro Station

M, Tu, Th :: 5pm-8pm
W :: Closed
F :: 4pm-8pm
Sa, Su :: 12pm-7pm, except July 21, 2018: 1pm-7pm

Self-service hours

When you order online, you can select to pick-up gear outside full-service hours (yes you can order gear at 3am & get it at 3am if available!). You'll need a smartphone to access the door key + locker combination (sent in your confirmation email)

We can also deliver/pickup (same day courier around San Francisco) & ship (local or nationwide)

Buy

or

Rent

Finding gear that will fit/work over time

(average ~4 hours to research, shop, compare)

Getting exactly what you need for now

(average ~10 min, no risk of being stuck with it)

Spending more or settling

(e.g., buy both a 0 and 30 degree sleeping bag, or settle for a 15 degree?)

Spending less on the exact use

(average savings ~$140 per trip from the diversity of gear we offer)

Maintaining your own gear

(~1 closet to store gear properly, and hours to dry it, stitch it, etc.)

Letting someone else deal with it

(while you can take a nap and enjoy the rest of your after-trip glow)

Owning it

(and sharing with trustworthy friends)

Sharing it

(living with less clutter & being green)

Will you use gear often enough to buy? Use our calculator to see for yourself!

Rent gear now!

Rental sleeping bags, sleeping pads, portable chairs, headlamps

Sara + friends

Yosemite

Rental sleeping bags, sleeping pads, portable chairs

Farrah + Monty

Mendocino

Nathan + Jerrod

Heavenly

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Chasing Darkness

On display through July 2018

David Chang chases light and darkness in rugged and stunning landscapes across the world. He strives to capture not only the fleeting beauty of landscapes during the day but also the rarely seen brilliance of the night sky.

Work at Last Minute Gear!

Experienced with gear & the outdoors? Want to work in a small environment where you can make a difference? We're always looking for part-time sales associates to full-time store managers. Send a resume to [email protected].

[email protected] ::: +1-415-813-1881

Cover photo by Caleb George. Licensed by Creative Commons.

Buy new, borrow free, or rent 24/7/365

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or

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Calculate savings from renting camping & backpacking gear!

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What gear do you really need for camping?

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The Definitive Half Dome Guide

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In-Store Events

Chasing Darkness

On display through July 2018

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Pay what is fair!

Are you in-store right now?

Buy new, borrow free, or rent 24/7/365

How it works

Buy

or

Rent

Calculate savings from renting camping & backpacking gear!

Expert Advice

What gear do you really need for camping?

Top Bay Area Campsites

The Definitive Half Dome Guide

The Ultimate Guide to Women's Health Outdoors

In-Store Events

Chasing Darkness

On display through July 2018

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Work at Last Minute Gear!