Backpack to lend?

“I think I have a friend talked into trying backpacking for a couple nights out over Memorial Day... on some forest land, SE MN.

He is totally new to it. Just wondered if anyone has a backpack to lend for the expedition. It might seem like a weird request, but there's nowhere around here close by to rent one. OK, we could maybe get one at Cabela's to try -- it's close -- but what of returning if it doesn't fit or gets muddy, etc?

He is tall and thin. I would guess long torso... if that helps in fitting a bag. I also hate to go buy a bag without trying this cuz he has some shoulder/neck/back problems from an accident. Maybe a backpack won't work at all!

I've got 2 sleeping bags and a tent, so no biggy there.

If anyone has a bag they think might work, I'd be more than happy to pay shipping and "rental." lol.

Thanks!!”

“I'm short and stout with an external frame pack (old school--but it fits and rides nice) so probably can't help.

Did you check at UW-LaCrosse for a rental? Used to be that UW student unions would rent gear. You might be able to bribe a student to rent it for you.

Lots of luck.”

“ok I have a good one. email me please.”

“you have mail, mapleleaf.

Thanks!”

“Hope Maple's pack works. "Wifey" already loaned her pack to her sister.”

“So ya saying your wife is tall and skinny, stumprider? lol

hmmmm... maple must actually be working today..

mapleleaf, mapleleaf, you have mail

I need to get a photo on a country road I go by a couple times a week... Mapleleaf Road or Drive or something. :-)”