Best Heaters for Tent Camping
Heater for Tent Camping
Tent camping in the winter months can
get rather cold on those cold nights.
For my family I always buy sleeping
bags that are rated for colder
temperatures than I ever expect to be camping in. Tent walls are thin, and even
the heaviest sleeping bags won’t protect you from the cold as you are getting
dressed to climb into your sleeping back to got to sleep, or when you wake up in
the morning. A good heater for camping can warm the tent to keep you warm
and cozy. For safety reasons, I only run my heater when I am awake, as there are
news stories every year about people dying from carbon monoxide from their
heater. So to protect me and my family, I light my heater about a half hour before
we go to bed, and I turn it off before I lay down to close my eyes and go to sleep,
just in case. In the morning when I wake up, I light the heater again, while I wait
for the family to wake up. They love the extra warmth for when they go to bed
and when they wake up in the morning.
You should always read the warnings from the manufacturer to protect yourself
from carbon monoxide poisoning. Many heaters made today have built in safety
mechanisms that will actually turn off the heater if the oxygen level in the tent
gets low, protecting you and your family from carbon monoxide poisoning. This is
referred to the oxygen depletion sensor, or ODS. I always bring a good battery
powered carbon monoxide detector for an extra safety precaution, and for the
heater that I use I have never had a problem. Many of them are made for tent
camping, and have the safety mechanisms built in to the unit including ODS, as
well as tip over protections to keep you and your family safe. Though they all
should be used in a well ventilated space.
I have used many different portable heaters for camping, and the best portable
propane heater for camping by far is made by MR HEATER. The Buddy series from
Mr Heater works phenomenal. My family is cozy warm when we are in our tent,
and like I mentioned before I only use the heater when I am awake, just to be safe
for my family. You should read the safety instructions carefully and follow the
recommendations to keep your family safe as well. I am overly safe with my
precautions, but that is a personal choice that I hope others make as well. There
are things you can do as extra precautions that may make you comfortable to run
the heater all night long, but please be safe and protect your family.
Heater for Camping
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Mr. Heater Portable Buddy Propane Heater
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Mr. Heater Big Buddy Propane Heater
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Mr. Heater Little Buddy Heater
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Mr. Heater Factory Reconditioned Portable Buddy Heater
Product Description:
North America's Most Popular Portable Propane Heater! This patented radiant
4,000-18,000 BTU Liquid Propane heater connects directly to a 1 lb. cylinder and is
the perfect solution for heating enclosed spaces like large tents up to 300 sq. ft.
The expertly engineered size to BTU ratio is augmented with a fold down handle
to give this heater maximum output while retaining a minimalistic footprint. A
swivel regulator gives you the ability to adapt usage from a disposable cylinder to
a remote gas supply with the purchase of a hose and filter. To light the unit,
simply rotate the knob to pilot and push. Then the integrated Piezo sparking
mechanism will take care of the rest. With the Oxygen Depletion Sensor (ODS)
and accidental tip-over safety shut-off you can be sure that you will enjoy years of
comfortable indoor safe heat.
Product Details:
4,000 or 18,000 BTU per hour
For use with propane gas
Heats up to 300 sq. ft.
Single control start knob
Hi-Low heat settings
Swivel regulator
Fold down handle
Accidental tip-over safety shut-off
Includes Piezo igniter
Runs off a 1 lb. cylinder
Connects directly to a 20 lb. cylinder with optional hose and filter
Run Time (Hrs at Max BTU) is 3 Hours
Run Time (Hrs at Min BTU) is 6 Hours
Safety Tip-Over Switch
Oxygen Depletion Sensor (ODS)
High Limit Safety Shut-off (HLS)
Indoor Safe
Mr. Heater Big Buddy Tent Camping Heater
Product Description:
The Most Popular Portable Propane Heater in North America. This patented
radiant 4,000-18,000 BTU Liquid Propane heater connects directly to two 1 lb.
cylinders and is the perfect solution for heating enclosed spaces like cabins up to
450 sq. ft. Two swivel regulators give you the ability to adapt usage from
disposable cylinders to a remote gas supply with the purchase of a single hose
and filter. To light the unit, simply push and rotate the knob. The built in Piezo
sparking mechanism will take care of the rest. With the Oxygen Depletion Sensor
(ODS) and accidental tip-over safety shut-off, you can be sure that you will enjoy
years of comfortable indoor safe heat.
Product Details:
4,000, 9,000, or 18,000 BTU per hour
For use with propane gas
Heats up to 450 sq. ft.
Single control start knob
Hi-Med-Low heat settings
Swivel regulators
Automatic low oxygen shut-off system (ODS)
Accidental tip-over safety shut-off
Connects to two 1 lb. cylinders
Connects to a 20 lb. cylinder with optional hose
No Electricity Required
Mr. Heater Hunting Buddy Tent Camping Heater
Mr. Heater Little Buddy Tent Camping Heater
3800 BTU
Product Description:
North America's Most Popular Portable Propane Heater! This patented radiant
3,800 BTU Liquid Propane heater connects directly to a 1 lb. cylinder and is the
perfect solution for heating small enclosed spaces like tents up to 95 sq. ft. The
included base takes up little space and the integrated handle makes this heater
an easy one to transport. To light the unit, simply push and hold the ignition
button and the integrated Piezo sparking mechanism will take care of the rest.
With the Oxygen Depletion Sensor (ODS) and accidental tip-over safety shut-off,
you can be sure that you will enjoy years of comfortable indoor safe heat.
Product Details:
3,800 BTU per hour
For use with propane gas
Heats up to 95 sq. ft.
One button ignition on function
8in round stand uses little floor space
Accidental tip-over safety shut-off
Automatic low oxygen shut-off system (ODS)
Connects directly to one 1 lb. disposable propane cylinder
Quiet, clean, odor-free operation
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