I've done the JMT 4 times in July/August/September. ?Last two times with a tarp and don't plan to go back to tent anytime soon. ?At least half the nights I don't even bother with the tarp. ?It's amazing to wake up in the middle of night and be able to view the night sky at 10,000 ft. ?It's almost like you are on another planet it looks so different. ?Easy to avoid bugs if you pick your site well. ?I have carried a bug net in the past, but may leave it behind this year as I've never really needed it.?
