Of course there is a major difference but I hope someone in Maryland-type outdoor conditions can fill in any blanks I might have or be missing.

I have been putting together an exhaustive list for gear for the Rockies but as it turns out I might be moving to Maryland now. This is what I know so far

Colorado vs. Maryland

no humidity vs. crazy humid
very cold winters vs. barely snows
no real bug problem vs. ???
1-3 miles elevation vs. sea level ???
alpine enviroment vs. ???

So basically what I think is that I don't have to deal with colder temps anymore which means lighter pack but I have to worry more about bugs and rain? How much is my pack effected in these 2 enviroments?