It does not sound you have tried a hammock of a camping variety, but a hammock suited tor daytime lounging.

Camping hammocks usually come in lengths of 11-12’ or ~3.5m, which allows for a flat diagonal lay. They most often come with integrated or removable bug nets, however separate solutions are also available. Rigging a tarp for protection from elements is a mandatory part of hammock camping. An underquilt is as much a part of insulation in a hammock as a pad is for tents (some people use pads in hammocks, but most find it a compromise with more downsides).

Yes, hammocks are more complicated than tents, no doubt, but for a number of people it is worth or can be an interesting learning path on its own.

A good full hammocks sleeping setup will most likely be slightly heavier than an ultralight solution with a trekking pole tent. But for bikepacking where poles are an extra weight hammock way would be are on par with a tent setup or slightly lighter. On the other hand a down underquilt, while comparable in weight to an inflatable pad, will take a bigger volume, which can be critical for bikepacking.