Activity guides
What do you need?
Gear checklists for BC day trips and overnights. Open an activity to see what to rent and where to pick it up.
01 Paddleboarding May - Oct
01 / Indian Arm / Burrard Inlet / Jericho
Paddleboarding
Flat-water SUP is one of the easiest ways to get on the water in BC. Indian Arm is best before the afternoon wind picks up.
Commonly rented for this
Inflatable SUP Adjustable paddle Coil leash PFDAlso commonly rented
Dry bag Pump Carry packLeave from Deep Cove early. Most lenders are steps from the launch and can walk you through setup.
These are ideas for what to search for, not safety advice and not a packing list. Gear2Peer does not assess trips, routes, conditions, or whether any item is right for you. Deciding what your trip needs, and whether you are ready for it, is up to you. Check avalanche.ca and current park or resort conditions before heading out in winter.
02 Backpacking Jul - Sep
02 / Garibaldi / Joffre / Sunshine Coast Trail
Backpacking
Rent a complete kit before buying a full backcountry setup. Tents, sleeping systems, stoves, packs, and extras can all travel together.
Commonly rented for this
Backpacking tent Sleeping bag Sleeping pad Stove and fuel Cook kit 60L pack Headlamp Bear canister or approved food storageAlso commonly rented
Trekking poles Camp chair Water filterPermits sell out early. Ask Squamish lenders about pickup on the way through Highway 99.
These are ideas for what to search for, not safety advice and not a packing list. Gear2Peer does not assess trips, routes, conditions, or whether any item is right for you. Deciding what your trip needs, and whether you are ready for it, is up to you. Check avalanche.ca and current park or resort conditions before heading out in winter.
03 Skiing Dec - Apr
03 / Whistler / Cypress / Mt. Seymour
Skiing
Local rentals can be cheaper and more dialed than whatever is left on the shop rack.
Commonly rented for this
Skis or snowboard Bindings Poles Helmet Avalanche transceiver, probe and shovel for terrain outside ski area boundariesAlso commonly rented
Ski bag Boot bag GogglesSend your boot sole length in millimetres when messaging a Whistler lender.
These are ideas for what to search for, not safety advice and not a packing list. Gear2Peer does not assess trips, routes, conditions, or whether any item is right for you. Deciding what your trip needs, and whether you are ready for it, is up to you. Check avalanche.ca and current park or resort conditions before heading out in winter.
04 Kayaking Apr - Oct
04 / Indian Arm / Buntzen / Howe Sound
Kayaking
Sit-in kayaks are stable, scenic, and easy to start with on calm local water.
Commonly rented for this
Kayak Paddle PFD Bilge pump Paddle floatAlso commonly rented
Spray skirt Dry bag Deck bagSome Deep Cove lenders deliver to the launch for a small fee if you do not have roof racks.
These are ideas for what to search for, not safety advice and not a packing list. Gear2Peer does not assess trips, routes, conditions, or whether any item is right for you. Deciding what your trip needs, and whether you are ready for it, is up to you. Check avalanche.ca and current park or resort conditions before heading out in winter.
05 Snowshoeing Dec - Mar
05 / Cypress / Seymour / Hollyburn
Snowshoeing
If you can walk, you can snowshoe. Bowen Lookout and Hollyburn are accessible first trips.
Commonly rented for this
Snowshoes sized to weight Telescoping poles HeadlampAlso commonly rented
Gaiters Carry bag Waterproof bootsNorth Van pickups are often only 15 minutes from Cypress or Seymour.
These are ideas for what to search for, not safety advice and not a packing list. Gear2Peer does not assess trips, routes, conditions, or whether any item is right for you. Deciding what your trip needs, and whether you are ready for it, is up to you. Check avalanche.ca and current park or resort conditions before heading out in winter.
06 Climbing Year-round
06 / Squamish Smoke Bluffs / Murrin Park
Climbing
Squamish is one of the best climbing areas in North America. Rent hardware, then bring your own rope, shoes, and beta.
Commonly rented for this
Harness Helmet Quickdraws ATC and locking binerAlso commonly rented
Chalk bag Slings Trad gearMost rental racks do not include ropes or shoes. Check the listing and ask the lender.
These are ideas for what to search for, not safety advice and not a packing list. Gear2Peer does not assess trips, routes, conditions, or whether any item is right for you. Deciding what your trip needs, and whether you are ready for it, is up to you. Check avalanche.ca and current park or resort conditions before heading out in winter.
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