I carry gear for 4 different modes of sleep. The quickest to set up is if I am just going to crash and try to recharge is a 8 X 10 poly tarp, a sleeping bag or blanket and a blow-up pillow. If there are bugs I throw a bivy down on the tarp. Depending on time and temperature I also carry two Eped - Downmat XP 9 LW air mattresses. They are heavy compared to backpacking gear and are well insulated. When there is proper support to hang it, I use an Amok hammock. The Exped air mattress fits it like a glove. It has bug protection like the bivy and it's own tarp when I chose to use it. If I am going to be in a spot a little longer I will put up a Trail Star tarp/shelter. This is an amazing piece of gear. When it's raining heavy I will often put this up over bivy, hammock, or tent. I had it specially built so it can be hung or supported by an extendable pole. It can be lowered to the ground and staked in heavy wind, set-up cocked back to enjoy the view or elevated over the hammock and used as a rain/sunscreen. When I get somewhere that I want to stay a few days I set up Bertha... a Hilleberg Keron 4 GT with both air mattresses. This has space for everything, and then some. On the inside of these, I use a Rumpl camping blanket or a Sierra Designs Backcountry Bed, double sleeping bag. One last item that comes in handy is a silk double sleeping bag liner. It helps with dialing in the right level of warmth and to keep the bag and/or blanket clean. This gear gives me all the options I ever need. Yes, it's overkill and heavy. Weight isn't the biggest problem but rather size. The bag and blanket have to be packed with cinch straps and the air mattresses are large and heavy themselves. If it's warm out start with what is appropriate and add pieces as you can. Think of it like clothing, loose and layered. Hope this helps.