Use the Contact button to send your dates and how many are in your group, and we confirm by email. You can also call the shop.

The ultralight kit our guides use themselves: tent, backpack, sleeping bag, pad and the rest. Tell us what you have and we fill the gaps. The full itemized list with per-night prices is coming to this page.

Do I need to rent the whole kit?

No. Rent the pieces you are missing, or the full set.

At our shop, 7309 Hwy 2 E in Columbia Falls.

Can a guide help me plan?

Yes. Our intro to backpacking trip teaches responsible gear selection and campsite setup, and every guided trip includes food and bear spray.

Self-Guided

Backpacking Gear Rental

Name: Glacier Hikes & Bikes
Address: 7309 Hwy 2 E, Columbia Falls, MT, 59912, US
Telephone: (406) 871-2448
Price range: $$

Ultralight backpacking gear handpicked by our guides, rented from the Columbia Falls shop so you can head into the backcountry without buying a kit.

Price: Contact to Book
Style: Self-Guided
Pickup: Columbia Falls shop

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Pickup: Our shop in Columbia Falls

Head into the backcountry without buying a kit: ultralight backpacking gear, handpicked by our guides, rented from our shop in Columbia Falls.

Do not have everything you need? Our rental kit is the gear our guides carry themselves, chosen for weight, durability and comfort on the trails of the Flathead National Forest and the country bordering Glacier National Park. Rent the full set or just the pieces you are missing.

What We Carry

Lightweight tents, 50 to 70 liter backpacks, sleeping bags and pads, headlamps, water filtration, cooking equipment and bear safety gear are the heart of the kit. The full itemized list with per-night pricing is on its way to this page; until then, send us what you need and we confirm by email.

Pack Light, Go Far

Forget the 50-pound burden. Our what to bring page has expert packing advice, and the intro to backpacking trip teaches gear selection and campsite setup on a two-day trip with a guide.

Guided Trips

If you would rather have the route, the food and the bear safety handled, see the 3 day backpacking trip and custom trips.

Good to Know

How do I book this?: Use the Contact button to send your dates and how many are in your group, and we confirm by email. You can also call the shop.
What can I rent?: The ultralight kit our guides use themselves: tent, backpack, sleeping bag, pad and the rest. Tell us what you have and we fill the gaps. The full itemized list with per-night prices is coming to this page.
Do I need to rent the whole kit?: No. Rent the pieces you are missing, or the full set.
Where do I pick up?: At our shop, 7309 Hwy 2 E in Columbia Falls.
Can a guide help me plan?: Yes. Our intro to backpacking trip teaches responsible gear selection and campsite setup, and every guided trip includes food and bear spray.

From Recent Guests

5.0 from 247 Google Reviews

“We rented backpacking equipment from Hikes & Bikes. The people who run the place are very nice. The equipment was great.”

Yuri SeligerSeptember 2026

“Kate and Brandon are fantastic. They recommended fun activities in the area, supplied all of our gear, and offered a locals insight, and we didn't know who to ask. The shop is conveniently located and they were flexible, professional, and lovely people. Highly recommend.”

Edward EcklesJuly 2026

“Amazing time out! Would definitely recommend taking a tour with Patrick. He was super helpful, listened to us, and made the trip very enjoyable. Any issues we had with gear or even questions about the park, he was quick to answer and help out with. The team was very welcoming and accommodating and the food they packed hit the spot after a ride up. I loved every moment even though we went in the rain!”

Andrew VenturaJune 2026