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Re: the bedbugs, I wouldn't worry about it. Your sleeping liner should be more than enough to keep you protected. And even if you do get bitten (which I was, a couple of times) it is really no more uncomfortable than a small mosquito bite.
Re: packing. Make sure everyone wears lightweight hats...
What everyone has said certainly is true, you just have to go with what is comfortable, affordable, and right for you. I saw a couple on the path that only had their bathing suits, shorts and a little water bag and they seemed to be having a blast. So it's really up to you how far you want to go...
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