Here's an excerpt from my latest blog article:
"This article and video are not comprehensive arguments with the intention to persuade anyone into choosing one system over the other, but they do highlight what seems to be a distinct advantage that a hammocker would have over a ground sleeper (whether they use a tent, tarp, bivy sack or pretty much any other ground based system). The following scenario is something that anyone who backpacks in mountainous areas could encounter. (Note: if you are well above tree-line or in an area lacking forestation, obviously this wouldn’t apply.)"
Hammock vs Ground System: Situational Advantage