+1 on the hammock. The commercial backpacking hammocks all come with mosquito protection. Hennessy is one brand but there are many others. I bought a nylon "backyard" hammock and sewed my own mosquito "tube" for it. You definitely need something. I found that out on my first tour with one. Couldn't get any sleep despite a bath in 100% DEET and so found myself starting my ride that day at about 3 a.m. With the tube I've toured in Newfoundland, Northern Maine, Quebec and Labrador. No problems. Good luck and have fun.