Being in South Lousy-anna (where the mosquitoes run rampant & large), I use a tent, foam pad, lt sleeping bag (used as additional cushioning in spring, summer, & fall), cover w/a falsa blanket, pillow, and mosquito repellant.
My BOB has a Army poncho, 55gal polypropylene bag, pillow, falsa blanket, & mosquito repellant. I am quite proficient in constructing brush shelters (lean to's, Apache Wickiups, etc) & rely on those skills primarily when the need arises. I stay in practice by teaching my nephews those skills when we are on camping trips.