In El Chaltén you can rent trekking poles, crampons, footwear, tents, sleeping bags, sleeping pads and stoves for hikes, multi-day treks, climbing or camping, without carrying them in your luggage.
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Here are some of the best-rated mountain shops. Check what gear they have available directly with each one.
Mountain store right in the shopping area, 200 meters from the Fitz Roy trailhead. Sale and rental of clothing, footwear and gear: tents, sleeping bags, stoves, sleeping pads, trekking poles and crampons. To hike light or stroll around at ease, you can leave your luggage in its lockers.
Business hours: from 09:00 AM to 01:00 PM and from 04:00 PM to 08:00 PM.
Since 1993, sale and rental of trekking, climbing and camping gear and clothing: stoves, sleeping bags, sleeping pads, snowshoes, trekking poles, crampons and ice and rock climbing gear. Tents are not available for rent.
Business hours: from 10:00 AM to 01:00 PM and from 03:00 PM to 09:00 PM.
Mountain store. Sale and rental of trekking gear and clothing: sleeping bags, tents, sleeping pads, trekking shoes, accessories and more.
Business hours: from 09:00 AM to 01:00 PM and from 04:00 PM to 08:00 PM.
Updated: October 13, 2026
You can rent trekking poles, footwear, tents, gas stoves, sleeping pads and sleeping bags. For treks and high mountain routes there are also crampons, snowshoes and stiff boots. Depending on the shop, gear is rented by the day or by the night.
Yes, especially if you plan to spend the night at one of the campsites or do a multi-day trek: renting in town lightens your luggage and makes your trip cheaper, since you do not have to buy or carry gear you will only use for a few days.
Yes. These shops also sell a wide range of sports and casual clothing, such as jackets, thermal base layers and trekking footwear.
It depends on the store. Open all year round: Bajo Zero and Camping Center. Viento Oeste is open from October 1 to May 30. If you travel off-season, check with each one in advance.
Absolutely. elchalten.com is made in El Chaltén; we know every business, in several cases since their very beginnings. When you send an enquiry to any of them, you will be reaching a real, verified contact.
All gear rental shops accept credit cards, debit cards and cash. If you have any questions, send your enquiry directly to the store using the "Chat on WhatsApp" or "Send enquiry" button in its listing.
At the Clothing and gear stores you'll find technical clothing, footwear and all the gear you need for your mountain activities.
505 Comandante Arrúa Str.
+54 9 11 4418-5660