I agree wholeheartedly with this post. The trick is for guys to gain the experience to know which setup they prefer for which situation. That takes both time in the woods and money spent on various shelter systems but it is the reality.I have come to the conclusion that there is no singular, ideal sleeping setup for a wide variety of applications.
Bivy sack? Yes. I own 3. In some situations, it’s the best and even only way to go.
Tarp tent? Yes. I own 3. A 2 man and two 1 man setups.
Hot tent: yes.
Conventional tents? Have several. Haven’t used any in a good while, but they have their place.
Hammock: I’d definitely have a setup as a option if I weren’t a stomach sleeper.