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Best Tent Heater for Cold Weather Camping
If you plan to go camping during the colder times of the year, you need to take the right precautions and be well prepared.
Sure, a good winter sleep system, and wearing the right layers, make a big difference.
However, depending on the temperature and weather, your tent can still get very cold, too cold if you’re sat around.
Therefore, you may want to invest a few dollars into a high-quality tent heater.
Today, lets look at some specific models to help you find the best tent heater for cold weather camping.
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Mr. Heater F232000
Suppose you need a tent heater that is both portable and powerful. In that case, the Mr. Heater F232000 is an excellent option to consider.
With the required propane tank, the weight of this unit is around 10 lbs. It comes in a compact package with a carry handle for easy portability.
This heater can put out between 4,000 and 9,000 BTU, thus making it quite powerful. This heater is rated for spaces up to 225 square feet, and it is clean-burning, so it can be used indoors.
It is also near 100% efficient, so it doesn’t waste any fuel. At 9,000 BTU, this unit burns 0.099 gallons of fuel per hour and can run for up to 3 hours maximum.
What We Like
- Adjustable output
- Can handle big spaces
- Clean burning
- Near 100% fuel efficiency
- Handle for portability
What We Don’t Like
- Control knobs can be sticky
- Lack of durability with extended use
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Mr. Heater Little Buddy
From the same brand as the previous heater reviewed, this one is a much smaller and more portable version.
It comes in at 11 x 11 x 11 inches. It weighs just 5 lbs., thus allowing for excellent portability, and it will help preserve valuable real estate in the tent.
Keep in mind that the Little Buddy has a single heat setting and is not adjustable, although it does put out nearly 4,000 BTUs per hour, thus making it quite powerful for its size.
It can easily handle spaces up to 95 square feet, making it more than good enough for a tent.
This model features a low oxygen shut-off and a tip-over shut off function, just for some added safety. Keep in mind that this is a propane heater, so you will need to purchase the required propane tank.
What We Like
- Very small, lightweight, and portable
- Ideal for large tents
- Various good safety features
- Quite powerful for its size
What We Don’t Like
- Susceptible to tipping over
- Can be difficult to start
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OPOLAR Ceramic Space Heater
Unlike the other models reviewed so far, this is an electric heater that requires a power source. This means that you either need a large power bank or even a small generator to make it work.
Since it does not burn fuel, it does not release poisonous fumes, making it ideal for tent use.
The OPOLAR Ceramic Space Heater comes with tip-over and overheat protection, so it will shut off if it tips over or gets too hot. People may also like how it is relatively compact, very lightweight, and easy to use.
What is really cool about this model is that it comes with an adjustable thermostat, so you can set an exact temperature.
The heater will turn on or off to maintain the set temperature. This heater comes with 3 settings, high, low, and fan only.
What We Like
- Very compact and lightweight
- No CO2 or poisonous fumes
- Good safety features
- Fairly powerful
- Adjustable thermostat
What We Don’t Like
- Requires a power source
- Can be a bit loud
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DeWalt Portable Heater
If you need a heater that can run for a long time, the DeWalt Portable Heater is a great option to consider.
This unit allows you to attach dual propane fuel tanks, and together this can provide you with up to 7 hours of heating.
It is powerful enough to heat up even the largest of tents, as it can put out a whopping 12,000 BTUs per hour.
What is really cool is that this model also allows you to attach a DEWALT [1] FlexVolt Battery that can be used to power the fan, the LED light bar, and the three USB charging ports.
Something worth noting is that this model is built with a solid grill and an overall durable build. Just in case it happens to tip over, the tip-over shut-off feature will ensure that no fires are started.
What We Like
- Tip-over shut off
- Super powerful – Ideal for large spaces
- Dual fuel tank capacity – long runtime
- Electric ignition
- USB charging ports included
What We Don’t Like
- Quite hefty – nearly 15 lbs.
- Uses a lot of fuel + a DeWalt battery
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Mrinb Portable Camping Heater
If you need a super small, portable, and lightweight heater for a small tent, the Mrinb Portable Camping Heater is an excellent option to consider. It weighs only 330 grams, making it the lightest choice among the products reviewed.
It comes with a small refillable gas tank that is easy to manipulate. It also has an electric ignition for ease of use. You can also buy a converter so you can use a small butane canister as fuel.
The Mrinb Portable Camping Heater is made of stainless steel and other durable materials, so it should last for quite some time. However, this heater is relatively small and ideal for small spaces, as it is not all that powerful.
What We Like
- Can use propane or butane
- Very lightweight and compact
- Ideal for small spaces
- Durable design
- Easy start
What We Don’t Like
- Will not suffice for large tents
- Not very stable
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