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Hyperlocal ski & snowboard clothing rental in San Francisco

Snow jacket, pants, goggles--all the essentials from San Francisco’s only independently owned gear rental business. Starting from just $46 for a whole weekend.

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How it works

The most hassle-free gear rental experience--no lines!
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1

Order online
Browse our catalog of top brands and choose your items.

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Get your items
Pick up from one of our 7 neighborhood outposts or get it delivered.

3

Return items
Drop them off or have them picked up. No need to clean them!

Brands we carry

Premium brands at affordable prices.
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Our customers love us

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This place is awesome! I was suppose to borrow a snowboarding jacket from my friend, but something happened where I can't get it from her. So I was scrambling and calling stores to see if they have anymore snow gears, but no luck. Since I was suppose to go to Tahoe that day, I was going to give up but I found Last Minute Gear! I called James and told him that I was leaving to Tahoe in 2 hours and I needed a jacket. James was so quick and made sure everything was taken care of. I told him my friend was going to pick it up for me. James said to tell my friend to call him and he would ran out to hand it to him. My friend didn't even need to get out of the car!

Sarah C.

We planned a last minute trip to Tahoe two weeks ago. (Seriously last minute!) Luckily, I was able to stop by the store after work for my snow pants, goggles, gloves, a jacket and a mask the night before we left for Tahoe.

Stanley D.

I urgently needed snow gear since we made a last minute trip plan to Tahoe. I checked Last Minute Gear by the referral of a friend. They were really helpful and friendly. They made my last minute trip hassle easy and sorted out all the gears in minutes before I left for Tahoe. Thanks a lot!

Ugur O.

I borrowed snow gear: a snow coat, pants, balaclava, helmet, and a sleeping bag. Great quality gear for a very affordable price :)My only complaint is that the pickup location is a little ambiguous. There are no signs to indicate that the pickup is a lobby of an old hotel. Be forewarned. Happy lending!

Anna L.

Great experience! Rented some snow pants, snow jacket, helmet, gloves, balaclava and snow shoes for a trip to Tahoe. James was a pleasure to work with - smooth pick up/drop off. Perfect for a first ski trip!

Vighnesh R.

My partner and I stopped by Last Minute Gear a couple weeks ago for some very last-minute reservations for our first backpacking trip. The gear we rented (marmot sawtooth sleeping bag + neo air sleeping pad) kept us toasty and well rested, and the backpacking stove was easy to use and pack away. If you're normally a car camper like me or completely new to camping, I would recommend checking Last Minute Gear out!

Alice K.

Meet the team

James Dong | Founder, CEO

Hi, I'm James. My first taste of the outdoors was with an inner city youth organization in Texas that let me borrow gear for an upcoming camping trip (read: I have indoorsy parents). These early experiences created a lifelong love for exploring the backcountry. I started Last Minute Gear to do for others what that youth organization did for me: give access to the outdoors, in a low cost way that also doesn't perpetuate unnecessary overconsumption and actually reduces waste.

Frequently asked questions

Your burning questions, answered.
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Do you have a store? When does it open?

As of October 2024, we've shifted to an online rental business. Our old store location is no longer open for walk-in browsing. The physical location functions as a warehouse, and one of the many locations where you can pickup or return your online rental order.

When do I need to reserve gear by? Is short notice OK?

If you want to pick up from a neighborhood outpost or get home delivery same day, you need to order by 9am. After 9am, a limited selection of gear is available and only from our downtown warehouse. Also, everything is according to availability; if you wait until the last minute, gear may not be available because we're rented out which can often happen for popular items. We always recommend you place the order as soon as your trip is decided, you can always cancel for a full refund 24 hours in advance of your selected pickup time.

Where do I pick up or return my gear?

In addition to our downtown San Francisco warehouse, we have partnered with local small businesses to offer you 6 convenient outposts in neighborhoods throughout San Francisco and even 1 in downtown Oakland where you get pick up or drop off your rental gear. Check a map & hours for each outpost here.

Do you offer delivery or shipping?

Yes! Courier service (where we hand-deliver to you or pick up from you) is limited to locations within the City of San Francisco and adds a small +$8 fee so we can cover our cost. We can also ship via USPS, FedEx, UPS at discounted rates, but you need to ensure you have enough lead time, more info here.

How can I check what rental gear is available in real time?

Our catalog is live updated based on our inventory availability. Start by entering both start & end dates on our catalog, then click on the gear items. If you can add it to your cart, then it is available!

How do I contact you?

For general questions: We do understand you’d like to speak to someone; as a tiny business, in order for us to keep up our low prices, we’d really appreciate your taking 2-3 minutes to review the FAQs, which can quickly answer 90% of all questions!

  • Text +1-415-813-1881, we try to respond within 1 business day
  • Email info@lastminutegear.com, we try to respond within 1 business day

For changing an order: Most changes can be made from your order dashboard (see confirmation email) up to 24 hours before the start of your pickup time window. Otherwise, contact us as indicated above.

For pickup & return self-service help: See the troubleshooter on each page during the self-service process. Most issues are easily resolved with attentively following the instructions, if it doesn't work, you'll have to contact us, but please note that unfortunately at the moment we cannot offer on-demand support.

For business inquiries: For partnerships, media inquiries, business development, or other inquiries, email info@lastminutegear.com.

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Gear pick up locations

7 hyperlocal outposts spread across the city.
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Gear up for your next adventure.

Whether to rent a crash pad to climb on the beach in San Francisco (pictured), ultralight backpacking gear for the John Muir Trail, or just a sleeping bag to stay with a friend abroad, we have you covered. By renting our durable, high-quality gear, you are helping reduce waste, over-consumption, and promote sustainability.

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