Buying an appropriate tent heater

Using a tent heater is a double-edged sword : comfort versus safety. Historically campers have not had a lot of choice when it came to choosing an appropriate device to use as a tent heater, there not being any affordable alternatives to an open flame.

The risks associated with those pieces of equipment not intended for use as a tent heater, such as gas or solid fuel stoves, candles in jars or electric heaters are very real. You could burn down the tent, burn yourself, or be asphyxiated by carbon monoxide. Now, however, there are safer alternatives for the budding camper.

One technology that has been use in the military and shipping industries is the gas catalytic heater. These have no open flame, do not produce any poisonous gases, and do not need electricity, which makes them perfect for use as a tent heater.

Of course, there are caveats. As long as the camper follows the golden rules associated with any heat producing equipment – leave room for it to breathe, and do not touch – there is no reason why a gas catalytic tent heater cannot be a safe and comfortable way to heat a tent.

For the ultimate in safety, it is always advisable to place the tent heater outside the tent itself, and equipment which allows you to do this is now becoming more widely available. Make sure that you purchase one which is protected from the elements by a plastic case – or be prepared to shield it yourself in some way.

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About The Author:

Guy Lecky-Thompson is a successful author and publisher at www.1st-at-camping-gear.com. Recommending camping equipment, tents, backpacks, GPS, binoculars, sleeping bags, hiking boots, camping stoves, containers, water purifiers, compasses, topographical maps, pocket knives & hammocks
02-06-04

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