I thought this was an interesting video from Outdoor Vitals on the comparison of hammocks to tents
Pros and Cons to a Hammock Sleep System
Pros
- Superior Comfort (In my opinion.)
- Consistency
- Faster setup & Take down
- Easier setup & Take down in bad weather
- No condensation
- Better suited for day napping
- More space because you can pitch your tarp high, low ,etc
Cons
- Need a place to hang
- Less Shelter - Bad weather can be worse
- Need a beanie / face mask
Pros and Cons to a Ground Sleep System
Pros
- Tents are better suited for bad weather
- You can spread out on long Nights (winter months)
- Retain a little more warmth inside a tent body
Cons
- Longer setup / take down times
- Finding the right spot / getting stakes in can be tricky
- You must avoid rocks and sloped ground
- Tents are harder to keep clean because they're in the dirt
- Condensation can build up within a tent.