Excellent points, specially on the bug-net, haven't thought of that...

I am not paranoid about people out to get me- However I do believe in preparing for the worst, because there's always the possibility- Better safe than sorry. The thing about a tent is the serious lack of visibility around me. Tent walls are no protection- Having to fight my way out of a situation when I can't see seems a bit worse, no? In a hammock I'd be freed up, and not to mention- I'd have a clear line of view should I happen to hear something approaching... Points of dispute please?