Anything larger would require much more btu s to heat the space.
Can you use a heater in a tent.
Heaters run on a variety of fuels the most popular of which is propane.
We would not recommend a gas heater.
Its compact size can also make it fit such a small space as a 2 person tent.
As such when using a heater you can expect an initial boost in temperature but this heat will not be retained throughout the night if you switch the heater off.
With a maximum heating power of 5120 btu s this can only work properly inside a small tent not bigger than a 4 person tent.
But at the same time catalytic or propane heaters can be risky.
Hence it will probably produce carbon monoxide and be unsafe to use in all but the most well ventilated spaces.
The answer is yes with the help of thermal mass.
The blackcat weighs around 4 lbs.
One type of heating appliance is an electrical heater.
Tents are designed to keep the rain off and wind out but they don t insulate well.
In order to heat a party tent you ll first need to acquire an outdoor heater.
Using an outdoor heater.
The outdoor heaters we sell at tent and table are extremely fuel efficient easy to use and commercial grade allowing them to function at high capacity for extended periods of time without refueling.
However if the thermostat is going on and off all night it may keep you awake.
These devices do not require burning propane making them attractive to some campers.
Besides the right heater it s very important your heater placement is far enough away from the sides of the tent and from clothing or bedding.
An electric fan heater will heat the tent relatively quickly.
Chart showing the thermal mass of conventional materials that can be used to heat a tent.
Well it mightn t and probably won t at all times.
Although never completely without risk using a heater in a tent is safest when you choose an electric heater that has the right safety features or a catalytic heater with the csa 4 89 certification.
Inside the tent is no place for you mr heater.
In modern times campers have a selection of heating appliances that are safe for use within tents as long as proper precautions are taken.
Unless you know how to use it properly you should not even set one up inside the tent.
Thermal mass is the ability of any material to absorb and store heat from a heat source sun campfire etc and release it slowly over time.
The powercat uses the same method of heat as the blackcat.
And produces around 3 000 btu s of heat.
Coleman offers two popular and relatively safe heaters for use inside of a tent.
If you do not have a source of electricity it can surely do an amazing job of keeping you toasty while in your tent.
The flameless heater works with propane giving off very little carbon dioxide and can heat a six to 10 person tent.
You ll also need fuel for the heater of course.
