I was thinking about the ticks. There are no fleas in colorado either and I know that will be an issue. I will have to come up with a solid bug solution <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

I used to live and hike in Hawaii so I know about tropical weather, but I am sure Maryland is different. I think as long as I wear gators...I should have a problem with ticks digging in but who knows. I want to be a hammock camper so that should keep me high and away from the bugs unless they love to climb down my line but then they have to get past my mesh top <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

Atleast I can hike year round now and not worry about a thick down quilt and save lots of weight....lets hear it for a 15lb full load <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />