Vancouver Island welcomed over 8 million visits in 2024, with people coming to explore everything from the beaches of Tofino to the mountains, lakes and trails across the Island. Many visitors fly in, rent a vehicle and spend their holiday travelling around the Island. Camping is such a great way to see it all, but bringing camping gear on a plane isn't always easy. And buying everything for a week or two doesn't really make sense either.
So this is where we come in!
Renting Camping Gear on Vancouver Island
We're Alberni Adventure Gear, a small camping and backpacking gear rental business based in Port Alberni. We're conveniently located just off Highway 4, on the way to Tofino and Ucluelet, and also a handy spot if you're heading towards Bamfield. You can book your camping or backpacking gear ahead of time, and we'll have everything organized and ready for you when you arrive. We have complete camping bundles with everything from tents and sleeping bags to camp kitchens, coolers and chairs, along with backpacking bundles for overnight hikes. We also rent individual items if you only need a few things, like bear spray or a propane fire pit. All of our gear is good quality, cleaned and checked between rentals, and packed up so you don't have to spend your holiday getting everything organized.
How It Works
We've tried to make the whole process really easy. You send us a booking request online, we confirm everything, and you can pay online before your trip. Then you just pick up your gear in Port Alberni and head off on your adventure. Pickup and drop-off are available between 7 AM and 8 PM, and if those times don't work for you, just reach out. We can usually work something out! We also offer delivery to select locations for an additional fee. The best part is that when you're done, you just drop everything back off. We take care of all the cleaning and unpacking afterwards. Whether you're coming to Vancouver Island for a few days or a couple of weeks, we'd love to help make your trip a little easier.
You can check out our gear and send us a booking request at www.alberniadventuregear.ca. And if you're not sure what you need, feel free to reach out!