I've pitched nylon tarps in the Whelan fashion. It's an nice roomy setup if the wind isn't bad.
For me solo I use an Integral Designs Sil shelter or my Ti Goat shelter. If I really want to go light I just use my 8x10' Integral design Sil Tarp at around 16oz.
I like canvas around the open fire and that's the domain of the Whelan. Cool stuff
