The right gear, for the one-off trip.
High-quality mountaineering, avalanche safety, and backpacking equipment for Cascade volcanoes, Denali expeditions, AIARE classes, and weekend outings. Daily, weekly, and monthly rates from our Seattle store.
How rentals work.
A simple, personal process. We talk through your trip, build the right kit, and have it ready when you walk in. If you're not in Seattle, we also ship rentals. Four steps from "I'm thinking about a trip" to "I'm out the door."
Browse the rates
Below: every rental item in our line, with daily, weekly, and monthly pricing. Identify the gear your trip calls for.
Reserve with us
Call or visit the Seattle store to confirm dates and pay for your rental. Reservations lock the gear in for your dates.
Pick up your kit
Stop by the Seattle store on your pickup day. We'll fit crampons to your boots, walk through the gear, and answer any last-minute trip questions.
Return when you're back
Drop the gear off at the store on your return day. Pickup and dropoff days are free. Tell us about the trip while you're there.
Built for the trip-of-a-lifetime, not the every weekend.
A -40°F sleeping bag is incredible on Denali and overkill at the local campground. Rentals exist for the trips that don't justify a $1,000 piece of kit you might use once a decade.
Expedition outfitting
Discounted weekly and monthly rates for serious trips: Alaska, Antarctica, South America, the Himalaya. Combine bag, parka, and pants into an Expedition Package and save further on the full kit.
Try before you buy
Apply up to a 2-day rental's price toward the purchase of any similar regular-priced item within 3 months. The best way to confirm a sleeping bag fits before committing to one for life.
Free pickup & dropoff days
All rates include the pickup day and the return day at no charge. The clock starts when your trip starts, not when you walk out of the store.
Crampons, fitted in store
All crampons must be fitted to your boots in the store at pickup to ensure compatibility. Our staff handles the fit so you walk out with gear you can trust on the mountain.
Sleeping bag rates.
Nearly our entire down sleeping bag line is available for rent, including expedition bags, Penguin double bags, and ultralight versions like the Flicker, Tanager, Vireo, and more. Whether you're testing fit or heading to Denali with a Ptarmigan, we have it.
| Sleeping Bag Category | Day | 2-Day | Week | Month | Add'l Day | Late / Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Season Bags +45°F to 0°F | $30 | $45 | $90 | $180 | $15 | $23 |
| Expedition Bags -10°F to -40°F | $35 | $53 | $105 | $290 | $18 | $26 |
Down apparel for the cold.
High-altitude down jackets, parkas, and pants for serious cold. The Expedition Package combines a sleeping bag, parka, and pants at a discount for the longest, coldest trips.
| Apparel Item | Day | 2-Day | Week | Month | Add'l Day | Late / Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volant Jacket | $25 | $38 | $75 | $188 | $13 | $19 |
| Khumbu Parka | $30 | $45 | $90 | $225 | $15 | $23 |
| Helios Pants | $20 | $30 | $60 | $150 | $10 | $19 |
| Expedition Package Sleeping Bag · Parka · Pants | — | — | $180 | $625 | $30 | $68 |
Gear & accessories.
Mountaineering hardware, avalanche safety equipment, snowshoes, and the smaller pieces that complete a trip. Build a custom kit, or grab the Avalanche Package and walk out ready for time in the backcountry or your next AIARE course.
| Item | Day | 2-Day | Week | Month | Add'l Day | Late / Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crampons BD Sabertooth, Contact | $20 | $30 | $60 | $180 | $10 | $15 |
| Ice Axes | $15 | $23 | $45 | $135 | $8 | $15 |
| Snowshoes | $26 | $39 | $78 | $234 | $13 | $20 |
| Avalanche Beacon | $25 | $38 | $75 | $225 | $13 | $19 |
| Avy Probe BD Tour 280 | $15 | $23 | $45 | $135 | $8 | $11 |
| Shovel | $10 | $15 | $30 | $90 | $5 | $8 |
| Avalanche Package Beacon · Shovel · Probe | $45 | $68 | $135 | $405 | $23 | $34 |
| Avy Pack Canister Mammut only | $15 | $23 | $45 | $135 | $8 | $11 |
| Trekking Poles Black Diamond | $15 | $23 | $45 | $135 | $8 | $11 |
| Bear Keg | $5 | $8 | $15 | $45 | $3 | $10 |
All prices in USD. Late fees apply per day past the agreed return date. Damaged or lost gear is billed at replacement cost.
What people rent for.
A handful of trips drive most of our rental volume. If yours is on this list, we have probably outfitted dozens of others for the same adventure.
Mt. Rainier, Baker, Adams
Single-night or multi-day climbs in the PNW's classic peaks. Most parties don't need the bag full-time, just for a summit attempt or course.
Denali, Aconcagua, the Himalaya, & the seven summits
Three-week Alaska expeditions and 8,000m attempts. The Expedition Package (bag, parka, and pants together) is the cheapest path.
AIARE 1 & 2 classes
Beacon, shovel, probe: required for any avalanche course and wise for any days in the backcountry. The Avalanche Package bundles all three.
Sleeping bag fit testing
Two-night rental on the Swallow, Hummingbird, or Flicker before you commit. Apply the rental cost toward the purchase within three months.
Antarctic & Arctic trips
The warmest gear we make, on monthly rates. Guide services and individuals heading south rent the full kit for one season.
Backpacking weekenders
Renting once or twice before deciding whether backpacking is for you. The 2-day rate covers most weekends with room on either end.
Rental questions, answered.
If we don't cover it here, give us a call. Our staff handle these conversations every day.
Three ways:
- Phone: Call the store at (206) 292-2210 during open hours.
- Email: Send your trip dates and the gear you need to customerservice@featheredfriends.com.
- In person: Visit the Seattle store at 263 Yale Avenue North.
For Cascade volcano season (May–September) and AIARE class season (December–March), we recommend booking at least 2–3 weeks ahead. Popular bags and avalanche packages do go out, especially on weekends.
For longer expeditions (Denali, Antarctica, Himalaya), book 4–8 weeks ahead.
Rentals are paid in full at the time of reservation to confirm and hold the gear. We accept all major credit cards and can charge over the phone, in person, or by emailed payment link.
Yes if there isn't a reservation after. Call us as soon as you know you need more time. If the gear isn't booked behind you, we'll extend at the additional-day rate listed in the rate tables. If it is booked, we may need to find an alternative.
Returns past the agreed date without contacting us are billed the late-fee rate (per day, per item) until returned.
Rent a bag for up to two days. Within three months, if you decide to purchase the same model (or a similar one) at regular price, we'll apply up to the cost of a 2-day rental as a credit toward the purchase. Just mention it when purchasing in person or over the phone.
It's the cleanest way to confirm shoulder fit, length, and warmth on a real night out before committing to a long-term piece.
Yes, we can ship rentals! Please account for shipping time when planning out your rental.
A few categories aren't rental-stocked:
- Tents — too often damaged.
- Backpacks — fit varies dramatically by torso length; better to buy or borrow.
- Boots — same fit issue, plus hygiene.
For these categories, we sell and can advise on options, but we don't rent.
For sleeping bags, we have Regular and Long lengths in most models, plus Small and Medium in our women's-cut bags. We have most sizes of our apparel rental items.
Two ways to reserve.
Pick whichever's easiest. We confirm dates, walk through your trip, and have the gear ready when you walk in.