Tent Heater

[king]

Me and a buddy are heading out the last weekend of rifle season in Idaho (two weeks) and we're staying in a 6 person tent. Has anyone every used a Mr. Heater or something similar in a tent? It says it is safe indoors but gas poisoning scares me.

[sirfunkeybut]

we used one in a isuzu trooper a few years ago. and thanks to my buddy he left it on all night not lit. but i think that they have a shut off device that stops the gas flow if it's not burning. like i said i think, but when we did use it we never felt drowsy or had headaches or anything like that.

[Ray]

I got one - I make sure to get a draft inside the tent. I'm still alive.

BTW - Just checked. Mine has an automatic shutoff when low oxygen is detected...

[mebco09]

What kind of tent material?  Is it flame retard?  If so, and if it has a stove jack, you can't beat a wood stove.   I get freaked out with anything gas in a tent, problem is, you won't know what hit you.  Going to be a cold one....

[Mangy]

Used one in a covered goose pit last year with no problems.  It was rated for indoor use and had the low oxygen shut off also. 

[wapiti hunter2]

The Mr. heater/ Mr. Buddy's work great. I leave mine on low all night with my wet clothes hung over to dry.  Tent is 8 x 14.  I got a hose adapter to attach it to a 5 gal. tank.  It does use the gas.  5 gal/3-4 days.

[pods8]

Even though they have low oxygen shutoff I'd still ensure there is some ventilation going on, I wouldn't trust my life in an inexpensive device. 

[bowtech721]

i have one that i use with my tent but i dont really trust my life to it even though it has the shut off... im set up for a woodstove in the tent but dont have one and am wondering if its worth packing a bunch more stuff with me. The mr buddy does work pretty good though i must say

[tbrady]

I've got the regular size buddy heater and it makes a huge difference.  The 1lb bottle will only last about 5hours or so.  We use the propane tank with a hose and it will last all week.  

Definitely worth the money imo.  Either that or buy one of those 2 person sleeping bags but my buddies feel a little awkward doing that.

[buckreaper]

I have the Buddy Heater and use it in a 6-person Alaskan tent.  Works very well but I turn it off at night.  Not willing to trust my life on an $80.00 heater.  Tried drying clothes overnight in a 6x10 cargo trailer and it turned itself off.  Realized I didn't open the roof vent.  Tried the next night and it ran all night.  Dry clothes to put on!  But, parts like sensors can possibly fail.  I have a very good bag so I don't need the heat all night.  Actually sleep better.

[HUNT]

Use the Mr. Heater in my wall tent.  14x17.  Works like a charm....

[ribka]

I use the Mr. Heater in conjunction with a CO Detector. Can buy one at Lowes and Home Depot. Mr. Heater is supposed to have an automatic shut-off but it is made in China. Having extra insurance is worth it IMO

[grundy53]

The Mr. heater/ Mr. Buddy's work great. I leave mine on low all night with my wet clothes hung over to dry.  Tent is 8 x 14.  I got a hose adapter to attach it to a 5 gal. tank.  It does use the gas.  5 gal/3-4 days.

Same here. Plus its nice and warm when you get out of your sleeping back in the morning. I use mine in Idaho thanksgiving week.

[spin05]

We used them last year in our wall tent. It seemed like we had way more condisation then when we use the wood stove....

[ICEMAN]

We used them last year in our wall tent. It seemed like we had way more condisation then when we use the wood stove....

Yep, burning propane will do that...