Mr. Heater above 7000 feet

Mine is pretty bad. Very noticeable. Which is why I was so paranoid about it.

 

Mine has sensors on it to self shut off if it gets too much or unhealthy levels.

 

I have the Big Buddy (approved for indoor use) I use to get the garage a little warmer than outside in the winter. It does shut off if oxygen levels get too low, but I suspect that it is a crude system based on the thermistor for the pilot light. There are no CO or CO2 sensors, but if those gasses get to high enough levels to displace oxygen and shut it down, you may already be suffering the toxicity effects. I personally wouldn't feel safe sleeping in a tent with it on and unattended.

 

This is the one I use, no fumes noticed

 

That's the exact one I have. Never any problems. And the tip over sensors are super touchy. If you lit it and tried to walk with it in your hands its gonna shut off... At least mine is that way.

 

I get about 5.5 to 6 hours out of a propane can. I got my heater at wally world for $55.00.

 

I fire it up about 20 to 30 mins before bed. With my sleeping bag open so its nice and toasty when I zip myself up.... I usually only sleep about 6 hours when camping because im usually up drink in and poking the fire. Lol. So I do that about 30 mins before bed, crack my last beer and than put my fire out well and crawl in and its nice and toasty. And then when it starts popping and sputtering from an empty bottle im usually ready to get up anyways. But I learned the hard way my first time in the snow by only having one bottle in the tent that I also used to grill with that night. Trying to dig another out, in the snow, in the dark is miserable. So I bring a second just in case and lay it down by my feet away from the heater.


It also give off just enough light to see while inside your tent for midnight bathroom breaks etc.

 

It depends how big your tent is. The big one would nice for say....the garage in December mornings. Lol I've been contemplating buying the bigger one to put on my work bench..... Or if I buy a 10x10 tent the big one would be nice. When its real cold. Like 10 degrees cold the little one takes the edge off but I have kind of wished for a hair or two more. I also don't have a wife that doesn't like the cold. Just me and the pup. Lol.

 

Once you turn that thing on up at the rim, you'll feel the heat in like 5-10 mins.

Remember junior high science class though? Hot air rises, so if you start feeling toasty and sleeping bag level, then sit up, you'll start to sweat if you sit up high too long lol

 

THIS IS TRUE LOL

 

Size of the get you need also depends on sleeping bags or blankets. We def use it when we're just rocking blankets or a cheap bag, but when I'm using my military sleeping systems, we just use it right before bed and right before we get up.

 

I wouldn't run one all night inside a tent. A properly rated sleeping bag will ensure warmth at night. Turn it on here and there for warmth as it will warm the tent quickly.

 

That would probably be ok....some ventilation is key.

I hear you about women being cold!

 

The Big Buddy would be overkill....I use that at a small cabin in November up in northern ME and it keeps it 60 degrees. The smallest Mr Buddy should be fine.

http://www.mrheater.com/portable-buddy-heater.html

 

I like the 3 uprights....just seem more stable to me, especially with dogs.

 

Makes total sense.

 

It'll be perfect up there. Especially with a nice flat surface. I just put mine between me and the edge of the tent in one of the corners. And my dog stays away.... But she is 2 now. And I would say she is pretty well trained. So she knows inside the tent is not play time. And she just curls up and goes to sleep.

 

I have great results in the white mountains at 9000 ft with the big buddy.
It's worked great. You want to make sure you keep th ceramic elements clean, Check all hoses for leaks with soap and you will consume more propane then you think.
Also regarding the 2 units the btu's is key. April 2016 , late April a storm came through on our turkey hunt . The difference between going home or staying was the BIG buddy.
You should also purchase a carbon monoxide sensor for 20.00 and put it in with the heater.

Az