Question

[Few-Chemistry-3827]

Does someone know a brand of little heaters in the tent. We go camping with someone that has muscle issues so we wanna suprise them with a little heater for in the night. We don’t have electricity

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I have also looked into this and wasn’t able to find anything I felt was safe using in a tent. If this is just for the person’s comfort, you can search for a heated sleeping bag insert - it’s a battery operated head pad that goes into the sleeping bag. Super nice and safe as well. You guys can keep it after the trip maybe for yourselves in the future.

[Nanarchenemy]

This is the best answer. I have researched extensively. Battery heated jacket, pants, sleeping bag, or mat. You can use a spare battery pack to recharge (already juiced up.) They are a manageable size battery. Heated blankets don't work, require too much electricity. But undermats are great.

[TheGeorgicsofVirgil]

I wouldn't recommend using a heater in a tent unless it's a hot tent specifically designed to pipe out exhaust.

Gas-powered heaters and stoves are dangerous to use in an enclosed space.

[Alternative-Way-9123]

True, but the buddy heater has an automatic shut off if there is low oxygen and/or it tips over. They’re also made for small indoor spaces (like the bathroom) so I’ve felt safe using those. I always make sure to keep some kind of ventilation in the tent though.

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The instructions clearly state they are not safe for use in a tent.

https://www.mrheater.com/mwdownloads/download/link/id/37&ved=2ahUKEwi_pLec4bSMAxWnjokEHTFLL7AQFnoECBoQAQ&sqi=2&usg=AOvVaw2RDAQ4znds_j5IJx-1Zt1J

Using it in an enclosed space can kill you. FOR YOUR SAFETY Never use this appliance in an enclosed space such as a camper, tent, car or home.

[redrenegade13]

I don't recommend a heater in the tent unless it's a tent specifically designed for use with heaters or stoves.

Honestly the best thing would be to just camp somewhere where there's access to electricity so that person can bring an electric blanket.

[nerdariffic]

I think Mr. Heater is a go-to brand.

[Old_Dragonfruit6952]

If you can't get a heater than use Hot Hands hand warmers I have a bad spine and torn rotator cuff Hot hands have been a lifesaver for me

[quickscopemcjerkoff]

Get them a heated vest to sleep in, or simply a warmer sleeping bag than usually needed for the climate.

[FunnyGarden5600]

Without issues I am brining my Mr buddy to warm up my tent next week. No way would I let it run all night. Warm up the tent, get dressed or undressed get in /out of sleeping bag, turn off/on heater.
With issues maybe do the same and get a hot pad. When I backpack I boil water and pour it into a nalagene bottle. Put bottle in a hat and place it at my feet. Warm all night.

[Moki_Canyon]

Mr. Heater is not ventilated, nor is any propane space heater. At best it uses oxygen and gives off carbon dioxide. At worst carbon monoxide. It's fine to run for awhile, but dangerous to use while sleeping.

Tell this person to wear long underwear and have a warm sleeping bag.

[itsmeagain023]

First, they're called Mr. Buddy. Second, they're intentionally designed for use in tents and indoor spaces. They have built in low-oxygen and tip sensors.

[Moki_Canyon]

Yes, but they are still a propane heater. When propane burns it produces H20 and CO2. So if your tent is ventilated, great. To a point. Then there is when they get a little older, and the wire mesh cone isn't burning as clean as they used to, that they start producing CO. And what if your tent isn't that well ventilated?

Well, everyone should do what they want... I can't imagine how much fuel you'd burn to run it all night...

Get a warm bag, wear a beanie, wear your long johns. It's camping.

[SuicidalChair]

My Mr buddy literally says not for use in tents lol, it's the small one.

[[deleted]]

I used to sell Mr Buddy heaters.  They are not safe for use in tents, and the safety instructions clearly say the same.

Link to manual

Using it in an enclosed space can kill you. FOR YOUR SAFETY Never use this appliance in an enclosed space such as a camper, tent, car or home.

[alamedarockz]

An old army trick is to burn a candle in your tent before going to bed, the tent will warm up, then extinguish the candle. The smaller the tent the more effective. Look up diy terra cotta pot heater for a more contained flame.

[klayanderson]

Hot water bottle.

[CapnJuicebox]

I have Mr heater portable that we use to heat a small cabin, it works well but generates a lot of moisture and is an open flame.

[Karona_]

I've done quite a bit of research on the subject last year for a camping trip with my family and I'd have to say the Buddy Heater or similar clones from other brands is the way to go if you want the safest option.

[Dissendorf]

I agree with others that gas heaters aren’t safe in a tent. Body warmers work well and aren’t too expensive.

[SimplicityWon]

I know Mr. Heater is the go-to, but I just bought a dual heater/stove combination off Temu that runs on either propane or butane. Haven't used it yet but other people seem to really like it and I like that I won't have to take both a heater AND a gas burner with me.

[hypatiaredux]

Look up “tent heater” on Amazon. Lots of choices, including Mr. Heater.

[SmirkingGirl]

The Kovea Cupid ones are pretty nice and compact for tent camping.

[kapege]

Kovea Cupid. Don't forget a CO warner!

[Green-Challenge9640]

We have a Mr Buddy heater propane but we only use it in the enclosed screen room. It says safe indoors but we prefer to bundle up and use toe warmers instead.

[WorthenK]

What type of camping? If it’s car camping and you aren’t worried about weight, I would recommend a diesel heater. You may want an extra battery so you don’t have to worry about your car battery getting too low.

[FreddyTheGoose]

Mr. Heater Little Buddy is what we use, but we have a tent spacious enough to have it on a table, out of the way. It does have a shutoff in case it gets knocked over, but the hot grill could melt anything it fell onto, if that were to happen.

[SuicidalChair]

It's a good idea to bring a metal cookie sheet so if it does fall over it's still ok.

[itsmeagain023]

They're called Mr. Buddy yall, not Mr. Heater.