I'm trying to convince one of my buddies he needs to do a backpack elk hunt this fall. He's hesitant because he's never backpacked. He is also concerned with the petite nature of the equipment - as he calls it. He's 6ft 5 and can be a bit of a thrash. I have an MSR 2 man BP tent and he's claustrophobic in it. Plus he thinks he's going to freeze to death.

What equipment are you bigger guys running on BP hunts in mid-late October? Specifically tents, bags, and pads.

Thanks.

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