Rental Equipment

Unless they are experienced campers, I encourage new Cub Scouts and their parents to rent camping equipment before they consider buying equipment. There have been some changes in the camping rental market in Atlanta. I believe that the largest rental company is REI, with two locations in Atlanta. They have stoves, packs, sleeping bags and pads and tents for rent at very reasonable prices, particularly for members of the co-op. I rented some equipment from them this weekend and they were great to deal with. They mentioned to me that it is wise to book as far ahead of time as possible as they frequently get groups who rent, for example, all of their sleeping bags for a weekend church camp or Scout event.