[Launching Spring 2027]

The trail is yours. The gear doesn’t have to be.

Get outside with quality backpacking gear, thoughtfully selected and delivered to your door. No expensive equipment commitment. No overwhelming checkout process.

Spring 2027 prelaunch: Nonbinding waitlist. No confirmed prices, live bookings, or payments at this time.

Join the waitlist

Less gear shopping. More trail time.

Start with a curated backpacking gear rental kit, then make simple customizations for your trip and fit. Already own some gear? Build around what you have and borrow what you need.

[1]

Choose your kit

Choose a curated backpacking kit or customize it for your trip, fit, and gear you already own.

How It Works

[2]

Receive your gear

Your gear arrives at your door before your trip.

[3]

Enjoy seven full days

Keep the gear in your possession for seven full days. Shipping transit time is excluded.

[4]

Return via UPS

Pack the gear in the provided box and return it via UPS using the provided return label.

Backpacking Packages

Turnkey wilderness kits for the modern explorer.

Join the waitlist

Essential — Pricing to be announced

Everything you need. Nothing you don't.

A complete, dependable backpacking setup built around proven gear for multi-day adventures. Everything you need to hit the trail without investing in an expensive gear closet.

Join the waitlist

Trail Light — Pricing to be announced

Less weight. More trail.

An upgraded lightweight setup using premium backpacking gear to reduce pack weight without sacrificing the essentials you need for a comfortable multi-day trip.

Join the waitlist

Groups — Pricing to be announced

One trip. One outfitter.

Planning for several people? We'll outfit your group with complete individual setups and shared equipment selected around your destination, group size and itinerary.

What's included

Every Borrowed Trail kit includes the core gear you need for a multi-day backpacking trip — backpack, shelter, sleeping bag, sleeping pad, cooking system, water filtration, headlamp and trail essentials.

Tell us about your trip and your fit. We’ll handle the gear.

Adventures are better together

Planning a trip for several people? Borrowed Trail makes outfitting the group simple. We provide complete individual setups and coordinate shared gear around your destination, itinerary and group size — so one person doesn't have to organize everyone's equipment.

Join the waitlist

[1] The Rationale

Why Borrow Instead of Buy?

Skip the gear closet

A quality backpacking setup can easily cost $1,500 or more. Rent the gear for the trips you actually take instead of buying equipment that may spend most of the year in storage.

Get the right gear for the trip

A weekend in Wisconsin isn't the same as a week in the Rockies. Tell us where you're headed and we'll build your kit around the adventure.

Clean. Inspected. Ready.

Every kit is cleaned, inspected and prepared between rentals, so your gear arrives ready for the trail.

Outfit one person—or the whole crew

Going solo? We've got you. Organizing six friends for a bucket-list trip? We can outfit the group and simplify the logistics.

Join the waitlist

Spring 2027 prelaunch. This is a nonbinding waitlist. No live bookings, payments, or confirmed prices are currently available.

Questions? We've Got You.

What comes in a Borrowed Trail kit?

Our kits include the core gear you need for a multi-day backpacking trip: a properly fitted backpack, tent, sleeping bag, sleeping pad, cooking equipment, water filtration and other trail essentials. Your exact setup will depend on your trip, package and group size.

How do you choose my gear?

Tell us where you’re going, when you’re going and a little about yourself. We use your trip details and fit information to select gear appropriate for your destination, conditions and adventure.

Can you outfit an entire group?

Yes. We can outfit groups for friends’ trips, clubs, and organizations. Share your group size, dates, and destination, and we’ll build a coordinated kit so everyone has what they need.

What if I’m new to backpacking?

Perfect. Borrowed Trail is designed for people who want to experience backpacking without becoming gear experts first. Tell us about your trip and we’ll help make sure you have the right equipment to get started.

What if I already own some of my gear?

Absolutely. If you already own some of your gear—or only need a few specific items—just let us know. We’ll work with you to customize your kit so you’re only renting what you actually need.

Shipping & rental timing

Does shipping time count toward my seven days?

Your rental is planned to include seven full days with the gear in your possession. Shipping transit time is excluded. Gear arrives before your trip, and you return it via UPS using the provided return label.

Can I book backpacking gear now?

Borrowed Trail is preparing for a Spring 2027 launch. The waitlist is nonbinding. Prices, availability, and booking details are not yet confirmed, and we are not accepting bookings or payments.

Join the Spring 2027 Waitlist

Borrowed Trail is preparing for a Spring 2027 launch. Join our nonbinding waitlist for updates. Prices are not confirmed. We are not accepting bookings or payments. Waitlist privacy: Submit your email to receive Borrowed Trail launch updates. Optional answers help us understand your backpacking plans. For questions about your information or to leave the waitlist, contact nathan@borrowedtrail.com.