Bend is an outdoor playground, and we’re all here to have a heaping sweet slice of the adventure pie. Mountain biking, skiing, paddle boarding, fly fishing, camping, hiking, snowmobiling, kayaking, e-biking, snowboarding, rafting, ouch! Sorry, I got writer’s cramp from naming just some of the outdoor activities in Bend. With so many adventures, the demand for rental equipment is real, and the options are here.

Outdoor gear rentals in Bend make it easy and convenient for you to get out and enjoy an activity that you’ve always wanted to try, or maybe you want to leave your toys at home and try the latest and greatest while you’re on vacation. From snowshoes to kayaks, you’ll find rental gear to suit every sport and outdoor pursuit you could possibly enjoy any time of year.

When the weather’s warm, trails are open, and cool water flows, it’s time for hiking in the Cascade mountains, playing in the Deschutes River and biking Phil’s Trail. Bike rentals in Bend are easy peasy, with several local bike shops offering a wide variety of bikes from mountain, gravel, road, and e-bikes. If time on the water is what you crave, we got you. For kayak rentals, paddleboards, and float tubes, dip into Tumalo Creek Canoe and Stand on Liquid to rent what you need to stay afloat. For camping and backpacking equipment, click over to TruNorthwest Exchange for online rentals for your weekend getaway under the stars. Summer gets busy around these parts, so be rental savvy and call to make a reservation in advance. You’ll thank yourself come any Saturday afternoon in the summer.

When the white stuff starts to fall, and snowy mountain adventures call, it’s time to grab your sticks, board, and sled and head out for some winter escapades. Ski rentals in Bend provide the toys you need to get you on the mountain, from cross-country to downhill and alpine touring. For an easy-going experience, grab a pair of snowshoes for some winter hiking and explore one of the many spectacular SnoParks along Cascade Lakes Highway. Just remember to fill the Hydro Flask with hot cocoa for a warm treat on the trail. Most ski shops do not take winter reservations and instead offer walk-in rentals to ensure the right equipment and sizing are provided on the spot with the help of friendly and knowledgeable staff.

Whatever your outdoor pursuit of choice is while in Bend, we bet you’ll find a rental that rolls on trails, floats on water, or slides across the snow to take you where your heart flourishes and your smile is everlasting from pure outdoor joy.