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B&Ms are doing the gas heaters that run off canisters for £15 at the moment. Identical to the ones that normally cost about £25.

I got one last month and have used it for two weekends so far. Used it for a short spell in the mornings to take the chill off and then a couple of longer periods in the evenings and used roughly one canister per day.

They don't kick out as much heat as a fan heater but they're enough to make my Nevada M nice and cosy. You need to make sure the tent is well ventilated though...

We have used a parabolic heater that screws onto our 907 bottle for years. Never ever leave it unattended or leave it on overnight. 2kw of heat takes the chill off a treat. We do, however, have a canvas non sig tent so plenty of ventilation

Helen

You also have to be careful with electric in a tent. I once had an oil filled radiator almost catch fire at home. Dread to think about that in a tent, especially as some people leave electric heaters on all night. Use a fan heater when using EHU but wouldn't leave it running while asleep in a tent.

Helen

Quote: Originally posted by kmac9909 on 03/9/2010

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I used a Black cat heater over the weekend. Definately recommend it, was excellent - takes the edge off the cold.

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Quote: Originally posted by James Watt on 05/9/2010

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A trick I learned many years ago, still applies today.
It does not involve dangerous, or costly, practices.

It does involve 'forward planning'.

Put simply, it is 'Layering'.

Before the daylight fades, and dinner is served, undress, wash, put on a thermal base layer, then outer clothing.

Hot food, hot drink, then after dinner walk, wearing jacket, hat, gloves etc as top layer.

Nicely warmed up inside and out, ready to retire leaving base layer on.

We're not the only ones employing this method surely?

Each to their own.   

Kind regards James

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