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If you're running a kerosene heater in a trailer and you have the window cracked a half an inch and you begin to get a bad headache and feel kinda spacey, is that carbon monoxide poisoning even though the window is cracked to allow ventilation?
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That's not good. I was camping one time and a lady had a kerosene heater in a tent about 20 yards from me. She died that night. They vent the exaust right into your breathing air. Not a good idea. Who wants a window open while they are trying to heat their home anyway. Better safe then sorry right?
That's not good. I was camping one time and a lady had a kerosene heater in a tent about 20 yards from me. She died that night. They vent the exaust right into your breathing air. Not a good idea. Who wants a window open while they are trying to heat their home anyway. Better safe then sorry right?
What options do I have for heating a tent?
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I plan to be out camping in colder temperatures and was wondering what options I have for heating the inside of the tent for a few hours in the evening before going to sleep. I've seen propane heaters that can be used in a tent with ventilation, but these seem kindof dangerous and I want to play it safe. Tent size is about 10' x 10' x 6' tall. Any other ideas? Thanks.
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A canvas tent that size, made with a stove jack, can be heated with a small wood stove and is wonderful in the cold.
If this is the typical nylon tent, then your choices are more limited.
There are propane tent furnaces, where the combustion takes place outside and the heated air is blown in. Usually requires at least a 12 volt battery.
A small electric heater works if you have power nearby. Even an electric blanket!
Flame of any sort is a huge concern, both for fire and CO/CO2. A candle lantern is fairly safe, but provides little heat. A propane or gas lantern can help take the chill off, but do not sleep with it running, same with stoves and radiant heaters.
The most prudent, would be simply pack extra blankets/sleeping bags and dress for the cold so that you do not need heat. A hat helps. A nalgene bottle filled with boiling water and tossed into the foot of your sleeping bag is just heavenly!
Chemical hand warmers can be used to warm/dry footwear. A big plus in cold AM comfort.
A canvas tent that size, made with a stove jack, can be heated with a small wood stove and is wonderful in the cold.
If this is the typical nylon tent, then your choices are more limited.
There are propane tent furnaces, where the combustion takes place outside and the heated air is blown in. Usually requires at least a 12 volt battery.
A small electric heater works if you have power nearby. Even an electric blanket!
Flame of any sort is a huge concern, both for fire and CO/CO2. A candle lantern is fairly safe, but provides little heat. A propane or gas lantern can help take the chill off, but do not sleep with it running, same with stoves and radiant heaters.
The most prudent, would be simply pack extra blankets/sleeping bags and dress for the cold so that you do not need heat. A hat helps. A nalgene bottle filled with boiling water and tossed into the foot of your sleeping bag is just heavenly!
Chemical hand warmers can be used to warm/dry footwear. A big plus in cold AM comfort.
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