Most importantly dry your stuff! The rest less of a big deal. I finished the CO Trail over about 2 months and am still traveling. Just as long as you take a little bit of care most of your hammock gear shouldn't get too dirty. If you aren't using your quilts make sure they are in a very non compressed breathable bag (like a pillow case). If your quilts get dirty http://www.nikwax-usa.com/en-gb/prod...?productid=103 Nikwax makes a waterproofer that you can wash your down bags with to clean, reloft, and waterproof.