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    Rent Camping & Paddling Gear in Portland

    Reserve camping and paddling gear rentals with limited availability

    4.9 stars• 939 reviews

    Duration

    24-hour period

    Includes

    Camping gear, Paddling gear

    Highlights

    Rent camping and paddling gear, including wetsuits, tents, and dry bags. Reserve ahead to secure the items you need for a 24-hour rental period.

    • Reserve gear in advance due to limited supply
    • Choose camping and paddling items including wetsuits, tents, and dry bags
    • Pick up and drop off rentals at the main site during summer months
    • Pick up and drop off at the winter office from October through May
    • Review your trip packet if you are joining a multi-day guided trip

    What's Included

    • Wetsuit
    • Drysuit
    • Personal flotation device
    • Sprayskirt
    • NRS Tow Belt
    • Dry bags
    • Deck compass
    • VHF radio
    • Paddle
    • Neoprene booties or socks
    • Tent
    • Sleeping pad
    • Sleeping bag
    • Cooking kit
    • Overnight package (1, 2, or 3 people)

    Things to know

    Rental rates cover a 24-hour period. From October through May, pick up and drop off at the winter office (address provided in the confirmation email).

    Cancellation Policy

    Full refund if you cancel more than 48 hours in advance. 50% refund if you cancel less than 48 hours in advance. No refund if you cancel less than two hours before your scheduled booking. No exceptions for sickness, travel disruptions, or unexpected events.

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    FAQs

    Reserve ahead when you can. Supplies are limited, so booking in advance helps you secure the items you need.

    Not always. If you’re joining a multi-day guided trip, most of the gear you need is typically included in the trip cost—check your trip packet for details.

    Per-day rental rates cover a 24-hour period.

    Meeting details

    During the summer months gear rentals can be picked up and dropped off at our main site at the East End Beach in Portland.

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    Wetsuit

    $15.90

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    Drysuit

    $26.50

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    PFD (without kayak rental)

    $10.60

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    Review summary

    4.9
    Excellent
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    This kayaking outfit offers both guided tours and independent rentals along Casco Bay, and the guided experiences clearly shine. Tour leaders like Josh, Dan, Whitney, Joe, and Michael earn consistent praise for being knowledgeable, friendly, and skilled at mixing local history with wildlife spotting. People specifically mention seeing seals, ospreys, and herons, plus getting fascinating historical context about Fort Gorges and the coastline. The sunset and half-day bay tours seem to be crowd favorites, with guides creating that sweet spot between adventure and relaxation that makes for a memorable outing. Here's where it gets tricky: if you're planning to rent equipment independently rather than join a tour, you need to be extremely specific when booking. Several frustrated reviewers drove an hour after calling ahead, only to be turned away because staff didn't have time for the required safety course. There's also a concerning incident where someone felt their life jacket wasn't properly checked before heading out solo, leading to a dangerous situation in the water. The pattern is clear: the guided tours run smoothly with experienced, attentive staff, but the rental side seems to have communication and safety protocol issues. For off-peak visits, definitely book tours in advance since they may cancel without enough participants. If you're considering a rental, call ahead multiple times and confirm exactly what's required, or better yet, just spring for a guided tour where the stellar guides will take care of everything.

    What people are saying

    Review 1 of 5
    5/5

    Did a sunset tour and had Dan as our guide. He went at a good pace and checked in with the group to make sure everyone was doing okay throughout. It was very serene to be on the water & I’m so happy we managed to see a couple of seals as well!

    Photo of Kaylee Hamil

    Kaylee Hamil

    August 29, 2026

    Review 1 of 1
    5/5

    Did a sunset tour and had Dan as our guide. He went at a good pace and checked in with the group to make sure everyone was doing okay throughout. It was very serene to be on the water & I’m so happy we managed to see a couple of seals as well!

    Photo of Kaylee Hamil

    Kaylee Hamil

    August 29, 2026

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