RSS FeedsA Guide to Camping Heaters
Spring is here again and like all other seasons of the year, it’s another perfect time for camping. Since spring camping would mean lower temperature and constant changes in weather, it pays to plan carefully. Knowing safety measures on how to buy and use your camping heaters is one important precaution we can take.
Begin your search for safe tent heaters on the web or by browsing camping magazines. It would also be helpful if have neighbors and friends whom you can ask about their experience with their own camping heaters. Better yet, you can ask a product expert in the store where you choose to buy the product. Most often, propane heaters are recommended if you happen to camp in sites without source of electricity. Coleman Procat Heater is just one of the best products available in the market. Because propane heaters are flameless and portable, they are safer than building campfire in the site.
It pays to invest in multipurpose heaters that you can also use for water heating. Choose the portable latest models as they can be used inside your tent for maximum heat and warmth. Your heater should have built-in safety mechanisms like Oxygen Depletion Sensor and low oxygen automatic shut-off system. Buy models that have “designed for indoor use” labels. Reliable brands usually offer longer guarantee periods.
Even if you have been camping for years, do not ever skip reading the product manual. There could be modifications on the usual instructions or other safety precautions that the manufacturer opted to include. Always check for any leaks in the heater before even packing them for the camping. A good to detect leaks is by smelling. This is because propane gas gives off an odor similar to the smell of rotten eggs. Your heaters should be placed inside the camping tent at least six inches away from the side, one to four feet from the top and at least three feet in front. Anything with flammable materials like sleeping bags, clothes or plastic containers should be placed away from the heater.
Do not forget to leave a window or vent open when you use your heater. Propane heaters need enough oxygen to function well so proper ventilation is required. This is to avoid suffocation and carbon monoxide poisoning. There are multipurpose camping heaters that can also be used as water heater. For your safety, never use your heater to dry your clothes and as a reading light. Should you recognize any sign of carbon monoxide poisoning like dizziness and nausea, turn off the heater immediately and evacuate to open area.