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Switchback Supply Co.Backpacking and camping gear, Boulder(303) 555-0118Shop Gear
A brown dome tent glowing among trees at night
Rentals and repairs

Try it, fit it, fix it.

Rentals, free fittings and a repair bench, all on Pearl Street.

In the shop

Services

Pack fitting

Free, with weighted packs and a practice ramp.

Boot fitting

Foot measuring, insoles and heel-lock lacing, also free.

Rental kits

Tent, packs, bags and stove for a full weekend, ready to go.

Gear repair

Zippers, seams, tent poles and buckles, often the same day.

Trail skills clinics

Free Saturday clinics on packing, navigation and camp cooking.

Group outfitting

Scout troops, school trips and guided groups, with group pricing.

Pack fitting

How a fitting works.

Free, and about 30 minutes.

  1. Measure

    We measure your torso and hips, because pack size has nothing to do with your height.

    Five minutes
  2. Load it

    Each pack you try gets loaded with 25 pounds of sandbags, so you feel it the way you will on the trail.

    Real weight
  3. Walk the stairs

    Walk our practice stairs and ramp, then we adjust the hip belt, shoulder straps and load lifters.

    About 20 minutes
  4. Take it out

    If it does not feel right after your first trip, bring it back within 60 days.

    60 day trail guarantee
Rental prices

What renting usually costs.

Weekend rates cover Friday pickup to Monday return.

RentalPer nightWeekend
Two-person tent$24$55
Backpack$15$35
Sleeping bag and pad$18$40
Full kit for two$65$140

Sample figures for this demonstration site.

Questions

Questions about rentals and repairs

Do rentals need a deposit?

A card on file only. Nothing is charged unless gear comes back damaged beyond normal use.

Can rental cost go toward buying?

Yes. Buy the same item within 30 days and we credit one weekend of rental.

How long do repairs take?

Simple fixes are same day. Sewing and pole replacements usually take three to five days.

Pearl Street, Boulder

Gear that has already been up the mountain.

Shop online with free shipping over $99, or come in for a free pack fitting.

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