Reserve camping and paddling gear rentals with limited availability
24-hour period
Camping gear, Paddling gear
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.
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).
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.
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.
During the summer months gear rentals can be picked up and dropped off at our main site at the East End Beach in Portland.
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.
Great way to explore Casco Bay! If you are not doing a tour you're limited to exploring a certain zone - you'll only need 1 hour to fully paddle it. Next time we want to do the tour but if you're going during off peak season you should book in advance so they know not to cancel!
Christopher Roman
October 5, 2025
Great way to explore Casco Bay! If you are not doing a tour you're limited to exploring a certain zone - you'll only need 1 hour to fully paddle it. Next time we want to do the tour but if you're going during off peak season you should book in advance so they know not to cancel!
Christopher Roman
October 5, 2025