Debatable...
Lets take a look at these points:
Tent /tarp are cheaper HOWEVER if you are looking to go UL or SUL the price starts to become comparable. You really can't compare a $120 Eddie Bauer Target tent to a WBBB. All things being equal as far as shelter, weather protection, bag and bottom insulation for an UL or SUL set up the hammock will be more expensive. But by about $150-$200. So in the end you are correct on this point.
Warmer - Yes. An enclosed tent is warmer than a hammock/tarp set up especially for the winter trekking. However, there then poses condensation issue within the tent structure.
Lighter - An UL Cuben Tarp is lighter than a hammock set up. However, SGT Rock has proven that a hammock set up vs a tent set up is basically comparable for UL and SUL purposes.
Roomy - A hammock is basically made for sleeping you can't play poker in it with your buds. However, with a decent tarp you can cook, sit up, and even view the world (tarp in porch mode) much more easily than in a tent.
Better weather protection - I have an issue with this and I really disagree because I've been witness to it first hand. I've never had a problem in the rain with my tarp/hammock set up. Always dry. This set up is superior because I dont have to worry about level site selection or worry about water pooling around or under my tent. Also, I can effectively pack up 99% of my gear in a dry environment under my tarp and then (in my rain gear) pack up my tarp. In a tent you have to pack up a huge structure in the rain and then pack down your ENTIRE shelter system which is soaked whereas the tarp can be packed away from all the dry equipment. Even set up in the rain is much easier because the tarp goes up first and then you are protected.
But then again I've only been hammocking for 3 years. Nobody should take me seriously since I'm just a foul mouthed kilt wearing monkey impersonator
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