Starting a New England section hike next week, NOBO from Bear Mountain to Katahdin. I'm bringing my DuoMid for a shelter but debating between a bug bivy or solo innernet. A couple questions for those familiar with southern new england bugs etc...
I'm assuming my timing for bugs in CT & MA is bad and they should be out in full force. Black flies too, or just mossies? 24/7, or mainly late afternoon and evening?
One advantage of the bug bivy is that its great in a shelter too. What is the expected shelter situation starting mid June at the Hudson and finishing late July/early August? Always full, or generally space available for a solo hiker? I realize that weekends are always more crowded...
The innernet is more comfortable to retreat to when the bugs get bad, but not as suitable for shelter use and is about 4oz heavier than the bivy...
Once I get to VT and NH I'm on my home turf and are more familiar with what to expect.
Thoughts?