Xtremecat tent heater
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Not this one, but I've got an old version of Coleman's Sportcat. It looks to be a little larger than this xtremecat.
The Sportcat does an OK job in my 10x10 tent. It couldn't keep up in less than 30 degree temps out at Joshua Tree during the winter (desert winter night temps - yes even in California). It barely took the sting out of the colder weather. Better than nothing tho if that's all you're after.
The Sportcat does an OK job in my 10x10 tent. It couldn't keep up in less than 30 degree temps out at Joshua Tree during the winter (desert winter night temps - yes even in California). It barely took the sting out of the colder weather. Better than nothing tho if that's all you're after.
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Any idea what it is called?
Edit found it , survivalcat 800 BTU
We have used the Coleman Procat in a 9X10 tent and it was toasty.
My tent, the one I use on solo runs, is small. It is called a 2 man tent but I'm comfortable in it alone. Just enough room for my bag and a pack, maybe the dog.
I have a decent bag so a small heater to take the chill off while I get dressed in the morning is all I need.
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I tried to buy one the Xtremecats today but all the sporting goods places localy have warehoused all their backpacking gear for the winter.
I may just get the Sportcat. A couple of guys were using them like space heaters in camp on the Rubicon two weeks ago. 20 hours on one cylinder, if you believe the box.
I may just get the Sportcat. A couple of guys were using them like space heaters in camp on the Rubicon two weeks ago. 20 hours on one cylinder, if you believe the box.
Mr. Heater makes a "tent safe" heater. We use them and they work fine. Not sure about the Carbon Monoxide.
JB
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IIRC propane combustion by products are Carbon Dioxide and water.
The later is more of a problem in a tent or closed space.
I lived in a cabin that had propane heat one time, it would literally rain inside if you didn't have enough ventilation.
Beg to differ: Carbon Monoxide IS a byproduct of propane combustion. The catalytic heaters are generally very efficient however they still emit some CM. That's why every propane fired heater I have seen/used/owned, catalytic or not, states to use in well ventilated or ventilated spaces.
You're thinking of hydrogen
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Beg to differ: Carbon Monoxide IS a byproduct of propane combustion. The catalytic heaters are generally very efficient however they still emit some CM. That's why every propane fired heater I have seen/used/owned, catalytic or not, states to use in well ventilated or ventilated spaces.
You're thinking of hydrogen
I stand corrected, in general Propane the primary by-products of propane are CO2 and H2O along with some CO. The less efficient the combustion the more CO. But it is much safer in this aspect than most other heating sources. With any combustion process you should make sure the area is well ventilated.
That said, the water vapor is still the biggest problem. By the time you vent well enough to avoid creating a rain forest inside your tent/trailer/cabin the CO issue is moot.
Uh, burning pure Hydrogen will produce no carbon based products at all.
Just found these:
http://www.zodi.com/hotvents.html
Likely too big/cumbersome for backpacking, but you be the judge.
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http://www.zodi.com/hotvents.html
Likely too big/cumbersome for backpacking, but you be the judge.
-LX Pilot
We have the 1500 btu Sportcat and it works great in the 4 person tent. It will run 2-3 nights on one bottle for sure. I think they claim 16 hours.
I was interested in this heater but Zodi warns against using it while sleeping. If the fan quits the unit goes into melt-down mode...just like their hot water heater. For my Horizon set-up...hopefully it'll have a real vestibule one of these days...I am probably going to go with one of these:http://www.espar.com/html/products/airheaters.html
They run on diesel, are incredibly efficient, available in many different BTU sizes, relatively compact... I have heard through the rumor mill AT is working on something like this for their trailers...
It's on "the list"
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AT? Adventure Trailers?
Yes.
Spent 4 nights at 5300 feet with nightly temps hovering around 12 to 17 with a 0 bag and a 3 inch thermrest. It was almost too warm, no heater needed. 
I have the coleman heater that works great, if I need to warm the tent up before sleeping.
I have the coleman heater that works great, if I need to warm the tent up before sleeping.
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We need the thermrest pads, we already have some good 0 degree bags.Spent 4 nights at 5300 feet with nightly temps hovering around 12 to 17 with a 0 bag and a 3 inch thermrest. It was almost too warm, no heater needed.
I have the coleman heater that works great, if I need to warm the tent up before sleeping.
Mostly it's just getting dressed in the morning we want to warm the tent up for.
These units are nice, I was just in Moab and Moody had one....It has a built in low-oxygen shut-off pilot safety, so it can be used in enclosed areas like a tent.
Mr. Heater