Coleman 5034-729 Heater, SurvivalCat Catalytic 800 BTU
From Coleman
Heater, SurvivalCat Catalytic 800 BTU
Amazon Sales Rank: #229929 in Sports & Outdoors Brand: Coleman Model: 5034A729 Dimensions: 3.28 pounds
Heater works fine Had to post a review since the previous one missed the point. This heater is not designed to heat a large area. It is a personal heater. You have to read the instructions; lighting it (especially in high winds etc) might prove tricky. Don't use this in a tightly enclosed tent; you have to provide a 3" x 3" air vent. Mine lit right away and provided the perfect amount of heat; not too much and not too little. Any more and I would be afraid to use it inside a tent (we've all heard the stories). Any less, and I would be back to using a candle lantern (1 btu just does not cut it in really cold weather). Use with caution While SurvivalCat can produce minimal comfort in an emergency, it is necessary to let the unit burn for at least 5 minutes outside to eliminate oderous exhaust emitions and heat up fully. While catalytic heaters produce minimal CO2, they deplete oxygen, and some venting is important for fresh oxygen. The kit is basic survival only. The valve system is somewhat confusing at first. The wire stand is difficult to use. For pleasure camping I would choose a more expensive unit. Coleman SurvivalCat-How about that!!! I bought the Coleman SurvivalCat Heater and used it in my pop-up blind with outstanding success. It's compact design makes it easy to carry and the amount of heat it put out inside the blind was amazing. Outside was in the mid-20's and inside was probably around 50. With the clothing I had on, it was very comfortable.
