FAQs

Because we feature the best quality selection of outdoor rental gear in town, made up of the highest quality products in the industry! We will help you choose the right gear for your trip and we can even help you plan a trip!

We are the only rental outfitter to actually wash our sleeping bags! Others just spray them down with a disinfectant like bowling shoes… and that’s not the level of cleanliness you want in Patagonia.

Also, because we have a retails locations. Sadly, we have had clients who have seen some online ads and then received nothing, not even an answer. Or they have received really low-quality gear for just a few dollars less than us.

*We wash everything, even the tent stakes and trekking poles!

Yes! Rental Natales has a physical store in Puerto Natales, Chile (Hermann Eberhard 370).

Having a real, physical location makes a huge difference when you’re traveling. You can see and try on the gear, get personal advice, make sure everything fits properly, and know there’s an actual team here to help if anything goes wrong.

There are a few “online-only” rental options that deliver gear, but when you’re heading into Patagonia, I’d much rather deal with a local business that has a real store and real people you can talk to. It gives you an extra level of trust and peace of mind, specially when you’re relying on your gear for a trip like Torres del Paine.

Nope, we’ve kept our prices pretty much the same since 2022.

We take a minium of 4 days rental for online booking and 3 days for walk-in clients.

We get asked this all the time (and for good reason!). Yes, we do speak English and Spanish.

You’re not the only one wondering about this! Yes, you can book it on this website. If you need to rent equipment with less than 4 days in advance please send us an email to hola@rentalnatales.com with the equipment that you would like to rent and pick-up date.

We use DD/MM/YYYY.

You have 48 hours to pay for your booking.

For online booking, the gear can be collected at our office after 14:30. For gear delivery, we will deliver the rented gear to your hotel after 14:30 (for a small fee). If you need to collect your gear in the morning, please select a day earlier the pick up date and leave a note that you are collecting the gear next day in the morning.

Walk-In rentals, gear are available from 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM everyday.

No, that is why you selected a pick-up date. Remember, pick-up are after 14:30. Also, remember the pick-up date is free of charge.

Yes, you can change the date (there is a fee for that), but you can’t change the duration of the rental to get a refund.

Yes, we do accept credit card for payment.

We do accept Cash (USD and CLP), Credit Card, Debit Card, PayPal and Wire Transfer, as we have bank accounts in multiple currencies such as USD, SGD, EUR, GBP, AUD, CLP, NZD amon others.

Yes, you have. Same as a rent a car.

Deposit Cancellation: We always cancel the deposit immediately when the equipment is returned (we provide a cancellation receipt). Most banks will cancel the deposit immediately, but some banks may take up to 48 working hours. If some banks take longer than that, just send the copy of the cancellation receipt to your bank and they can speed up the cancellation process (not us).

We place a credit card hold of a certain amount of money. That depends of the quantity of equipment you rent. We are proud to say, we are the only Rental Equipment in Puerto Natales that do that, so you DO NOT have to leave your Passport, Driver License or big amount of Cash as a Deposit.

*Sometimes we do some exceptions in case you have problems with your credit card.

We pair inflatable sleeping pads with foam pads to ensure your comfort, safety, and warmth in Patagonia’s demanding environment. This combination serves three key purposes:

• Puncture Protection: The terrain features sharp thorns (such as calafate spikes), jagged rocks, and abrasive twigs. The foam pad acts as a tough physical barrier underneath your inflatable pad to prevent accidental punctures.

• Enhanced Insulation: Patagonian ground can be freezing cold. The foam pad adds a crucial baseline layer of thermal insulation (R-value) to ensure you stay warm throughout the night.

• Built-in Redundancy: If an inflatable pad ever springs a leak or fails on the trail, the foam pad guarantees you still have a reliable, insulated layer between you and the ground.

You can rent them HERE.

Of course they are, we wash and dry every sleeping bag after every use, so we guarantee quality and cleanliness. Check our options HERE.

Yes, most of our sleeping bags are Regular Sizes and fits people up to 1.85 mts (6’2”), but we also have Small Sizes that fits people up to 1.60 mts (5’4”), eliminating carrying that unnecessary extra weight and also we have Large Sizes that fits people up to 2.10 mts (7’). Check our options HERE.

It all depends on where you are coming from, when you are coming, and where you are sleeping.

If you’re sleeping in a refugio, with a -7°C (20°F) sleeping bag or a -10°C (15°F) sleeping bag, you’ll be fine, pretty much year round, no matter where you’re coming from.

If you’re camping between the end of April and the beginning of October, it doesn’t matter where you’re from, you’ll need a -15°C (5°F) Sleeping Bag. If you are coming from a warm country such as Brazil, Australia, Thailand or Singapore (well, you get the idea), between mid October and late March a -10°C (15°F) Sleeping Bag will be fine (Or -7°C (20°F) Sleeping Bag plus a Sleeping Bag Liner is also an option if you want to save weight).

If you come from USA, Canada, Germany, Netherlands, Norway, New Zealand, Japan (basically a country where you experience cold temperatures), between early October and mid November and between late March and mid April, with a -10°C (15°F) Sleeping Bag or a -7°C(20°F) Sleeping Bag plus Sleeping Bag Liner, you will be fine. After that, between mid-November and mid-March, with a -7°C (20°F) Sleeping Bag, you will be fine.

This season we are only renting tents as part of the kit, beside the tent, everything else can be rented separately. Check out kits HERE.

All our tents are 4 season tents that support the unpredictable Patagonian weather, including winds over 150 km/hr! (proved)

Yes, our 2 person tent has a vestibule, where you could store your bags and food leaving more space in the inner tent to have a great night sleep and fits on a 2 person tent platform. Check the pictures in one of our KITS to see the tent specs.

Yes, as well as our 2 persons tent, our 3 person tent has a vestibule, where you could store your bags and food leaving more space in the inner tent to have a great night sleep and fits on a 2 person tent platform. Check the pictures in one of our KITS to see the tent specs.

The 1p tent available on this Kit or this Kit or this Kit is 1.7 kg.

The 2p tent available on this Kit or this Kit or this Kit is 2.7 kg.

The 3p tent available on this Kit or this Kit or this Kit is 3.4 kg.

Yes, we will teach you how to do it and we will also provide audiovisual materials, so you could take it with you in case you need it, and see it on your IOS/Android device.

Yes, you should rent trekking poles HERE.

Ok, we’re sure you can see why we had to include this in the FAQs. Well, you can adjust them to different lengths depending on the terrain you are hiking through. However, it is recommended that you keep them the same length on even terrain. You should rent trekking poles HERE.

Depending on the item, we renew them once or twice a year. This way, we guarantee the best quality equipment in Puerto Natales! Check HERE.

We do have a lot of experience and we have exactly what you need to have a great experience in the unpredictable Patagonia. Also, we keep track of every item we rent, making sure that every single thing you rent has a high quality standard, to make you have a great experience.

Yes, you can book the most popular tours for Torres del Paine with us.

Yes, we can organize a private transportaion for you or your group, please send us a message.

Yes, we do have the ability to organize a trip for according your budget, itinerary and requirements.

Yes, please send us an email with your requirements and we will find a guide that suits your requirements. We work with the best freelance guides in the area.

Yes, we are open year round.

We open at 9 AM everyday. Between October 1st and April 30th.

Between May 1st and September 30th we open at 10 AM.

December 24th we open at 9am and close at 8pm.

December 25th, we open from 11AM- 1pm and 3pm to 8pm (We will only serve tourists with reservations and tourists returning equipment.)

December 31st we close at 8pm.

January 1st we open from 11AM- 1pm and 3pm to 8pm (We will only serve tourists with reservations and tourists returning equipment).

We close at 22:00 between October and April (the last bus usually arrives at 21:30 hrs), so you can return the rented equipment by then, in case you arrive after 22:00 you can return the gear between 9-10 AM the next morning without any extra cost.

Between May and September we close at 20:00.

We don’t do delivery or pick-up at Corner Hostel, Yagan House or El Patagonico Hostel.

Remember, experiencing the park with proper gear is better than spending one ok night before or after your trek.

You’re not the only one wondering about this! If you want to have a good experience in Torres del Paine, you should definitely comeback later on to rent the best gear in Puerto Natales. We have enough stock of supplies and we might be able to help you with your requirements. But we strongly recommend to book your gear in advance HERE.

Yes, you can. But please only for rentals or tours inquieres. Ok, funny pictures and stickers are accepted as well. Contact us here.

When flying from SCL to PNT or PUQ, you should sit on the left side of the plane (seat A). If you are flying from PNT or PUQ to SCL, you should sit on the right side of the plane (seat F).

Unfortunately we cannot offer refunds in this situation.

No, we only charge just the amount of money that corresponds, for the lost or damaged gear.

Yes, between 1st May and 31st August (it is also mandatory to go with a guide for the W trek or the Base Torres trek). In 2022, due to a “long winter”, it was mandatory to use trekking poles and microspikes until 10 October. In 2023 it was mandatory to use trekking poles and microspikes until 20 October and in 2024 it was mandatory to use trekking poles and microspikes until 7 October.

It is also recommended to use microspikes in April, from the second half of April until the end of the month (when it is not mandatory), as every year there is ice/snow at the Britanico Lookout and Base Torres.

You can contact us via WhatsApp or Email us, letting us know your situation and leaving the rented equipment at your accommodation. We will go to pick-up the equipment, check if everything is Ok and, as the deposit is on a credit card, we will deduct the payment from there and return the deposit to your card.

YOU CAN GET OUR CONTACT INFORMATION HERE