Ice Shelter Heater
I have a Eskimo 6120i and heat it with a single sunflower on top of a propane tank. When it gets colder (less than -15) the sunflower doesn't keep up very well. Does anyone here use a fan in their tents to push that warm air down??
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Yes. The fan helps move the warm air around. But even without it the tank top should be keeping your tent warm. I was out in -25 with a bigger tent and we weren’t having any problems even without the fan.
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we've got an Eskimo double-bubble (non-insulated) and use the double-sunflower, which gets our tent ROASTING even in the real cold. I have also been thinking of the fan...heard it makes a difference. There's a neat product on Amazon, I saw, that's both a fan and an LED light...the whole thing hangs from the top of your tent. Seemed very handy!
https://www.amazon.ca/Odoland-Portab...cx_mr_hp_atf_m |
https://www.cabelas.ca/product/87350...with-led-light
This is the one I have and it really does help even out the heat. My tent is non insulated as well. |
If I fish all morning with one of those sunflowers in the tent, I feel like I have a hangover for the rest of the day.
I switched to a buddy heater, which if you give it the chance, will do the same thing. But at least it has a low O2 sensor to shut it down, and keep you reminded. |
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This is the one I have... https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B07RGZMC5G/..._uHT4FbDH9H5YC |
This is the only downfall of the tank top heater. It gets hot but also lacks safety features.
I got carbon carbon monoxide poisoning once when I was a kid. Your head feels heavy like a headache and dizzy. My sister ended up fainting in our kitchen at home. Whole Family went to the hospital in whitecourt. We all had oxygen masks to breath in for a bit till we all felt better. The lack of oxygen was caused by our wood burning fireplace. Once in a while I open my tent window to take a couple deep breaths. |
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There is something I used to do when I used to freedive, which is called purging. When diving in one breath, you have to get rid of your CO2 build up by purging your lungs. That is fast inhale for 1 second, strong exhale for 4 seconds. Do this when you pop your head out of your tent for air and it will help. Just don't over do it, you can get light headed and even pass out lol. |
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I have Hunting Buddy Portable Heater. It has the safety shutoff. You need to buy 20lb adapter. I think mine is a 8'. It works great in a 6' x 12' tent. I have it for 4 years.
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Ok, have mine on a foot stool with a baking pan screwed to top to keep off ice
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Carbon Monoxide is no joke. I fell asleep in the warm glow of the sunflower dreaming of 5lb whites and dancing girls. The only thing that woke me up was a tip-up with a bell on it just outside of the hut. I was alone in a storm with no one around, after I stumbled out of the hut and got my bearings, I started to load my gear. It felt like I was drunk and everything was hazy, I couldn't start and finish one thing. It took me double the time to load up and leave for home. I got home and the wife said I looked blue and pale! Lesson learned, ventilation is a must!
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I run two little buddy heaters...great versatile units plus can be used in your vehicles etc as emergency heating if needed...
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Another way to warm up the body, is add those 24 x 24 foam pieces to the floor of the tent, if your feet are insulated from the ice, if your feet are warmer then your upper body should be warmer also
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Get the softer never get stuff hose. I have had one for years and is way better to work with. You will need to go to a propane shop or supplier to get one.
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I run a big buddy heater in a 6 man non insulated eskimo and it keeps it nice.The heater has a built in fan and i also run a fan light combo that hangs in the tent.The only problem i get is frost buildup inside the tent and once it melts it starts dripping on you.With the bigger heater use a 5-20lb propane tank and get the inline filter for it as well.One of these days i will upgrade to an insulated model.
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Shack heater
I use a 20lb propane tank converted into a wood burner and run the vent out one of the windows in my tent. Smells great inside and no risk of low CO2. The only pain is gathering firewood and cutting it into 14" lengths. Super good heat and a guy can warm up a sandwich or soup on it while you fish. Much safer than propane. I found a guy on Kijiji that made them for $80. Just had to buy some 4" ducting hardware to vent.
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