Living in Arizona, I struggle with a very limited camping season. Given the fact that the summer (May through September, in my opinion) is almost un-liveably hot, you might THINK that October-April (which is very nice, like paradise) would be a great camping season.
Well in a way, it is…the question is, where?
So at regular altitude, Arizona is great starting right now. The problem is that it’s no fun camping anywhere that altitude is like that. (i.e. – lakes, waters, rivers, fishing, woods, pine trees……..) for the most part the fun places in Arizona start getting cold really fast in October.
Right now I want to go camping in Payson. In my tent it will be questionable as to temperature. Of course we have raised mattresses and good sleeping bags, but I’m starting to want to branch out and get more creative in terms of generating heat. (without buying an RV)
Any suggestions for products I may not know about, that will generate some heat inside my simple, 6-person dome tent.
Of course, I’m looking for something that burns little or no oxygen so that we don’t just "die comfortably".
that’s good information but man i hate to spend again on a tent, just had bought myself a nice big dome one. however i have also found out there are Coleman Catalytic Heaters – that can be safely run in a tent – yay !!
Hmmm.. definitely would not agree with your assessment of catalytic heaters, Coleman specifically markets ALL of them for use in indoor tents, suggesting you leave a very small opening (6") of air. Yes it burns oxygen, but very little compared to flames …
and that’s the whole point, to have it right next to your body practically. Get the tent good and warm, then turn it off and go to sleep.
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