u/Davegoeshiking — reddlx

I’m preparing to hike the Pennine Way—late May and early June—and I have a couple of gear-related questions:

Do I need a bug net? I’ve heard that midges can be a bit of an issue, particularly up north.
Do I need a down jacket? For tops, I’ll be bringing a short sleeve tee, a long sleeve sun hoodie, and an alpha direct fleece. When I hiked the Cotswold Way last May, this more than sufficed.

For context, I’ll be alternating tent camping with hotels/pubs/hostels.

Thanks for your help.