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You're stuck either way with normal tyres if the sidewall got ripped.
It's still an advantage if you carry spare inner tube as well, the difference is simply that tubeless will be messier.
tubed mean inner tube can be repaired, I was thinking about carrying sealant with you, but would be redundant if the cut is a little too big for the sealant to be effective, a cut that can be remedy by putting something between the tyres and inner tube (like duct tape) to stop the inner tube from poking out.
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I guess it goes against received wisdom of keeping things as simple as possible and relying on tried and tested technology à la frame pumps, bar end shifters etc. If you rip a sidewall on a tubeless, it's a messy afair to sort out by all accounts. That said, I'd still want a tubeless compatible rim for off-road funtimes.