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Get the extra warmth you crave whenever you need it with the Coleman BlackCat PerfecTemp Catalytic Propane Heater. This handy Coleman propane heater provides 3,000 BTUs in 7 hours using one 16.4 oz. propane cylinder. It has convenient features for travel including an easy-grip handle for convenient carrying and legs that fold into the collar for easy storage. You can adjust the heat output so it works great in a variety of settings. It provides comfortable, flameless heat whether indoors, outdoors or in a tent. Always use with proper ventilation as described in product manual.

Catalytic heating technology delivers flameless heat
Provides 3,000 BTUs for up to 7 hours on a 1 lb. propane bottle
Easy-grip handle for convenient carrying
Legs fold up for easy storage
High/Low temperature adjustability
Heater should never be used while sleeping
Provides comfortable warmth -- proper ventilation required
Automatic low oxygen shut-off system (ODS)

Here Is What WE Say About It:

Decisions, decisions. There are so many different tent heaters out there from big to small, propane and butane. There are more of the smaller varieties and the majority of them are propane. So, what do you do? Does this little heater from Coleman fit the bill or is bigger better? Coleman makes several tent heaters but they are difficult to impossible to find on their website. I got this one at Walmart.com for about $60.
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I just happened to have 6 popular models of tent heaters in my camp supply and having used them all, I'll let you know which one or ones are my favorites

This is the 1st tent heater that I've purchased. Why, because I am always looking for the best equipment that fits my needs for my camping gear and I HATE a cold tent! This Coleman heater takes up less space than most other heaters in your Jeep and tent. I have a few concerns with this model as it seems easy to knock over and even with built in safety features, even Coleman on their website says "Heater should never be used while sleeping". YIKES! They don't trust it either??? Actually they are just protecting them from law suits because everyone knows about the only purpose for this heater and the reason why people buy them is to keep their tents warm.

This Coleman heater is very similar to the Little Buddy heater that I've also reviewed. Size, heat output and general style and features compare fairly well. In a 10x14 tent (140 sq ft) the Coleman heater does well on a cold night with temps in the 30's. This little heater kept the tent warm, until it ran out of propane. Its 3000 BTU output is about as low as you would want to have but unlike their claim of "runs up to 7 hours" it won't run all night long on one cylinder. I got about 5 hours out of a cylinder. But that should not stop you from buying one if you don't have the room for a bigger heater.

My ONLY concerns with this heater is that it can be prone to tipping over and probably more so in a smaller tent with two people and gear. Sure it has a safety shut off and O2 depletion sensor and it has an 8" base but it will tip over if lightly kicked (I tried it on purpose). Even if it does shut off (and it did when I knocked it over) then there is the question of it still being very hot and could it catch someting it falls against on fire. Or worse, what if it doesn't shut off? Things like that are known to happen. Perhaps I look for the worst thing that could happen camping, I'm a safety freek I guess. One other thing, the legs are prone to breaking which should be a concern about how long this investment will last you.

I'll admit, my testing is NOT scientific but it was real world. You don't need a lab to see how and if things will work for you, if they work when you are camping when they should work and work right then that's really all you need to know.

So am I happy with this heater? Well I am satisfied with the heat output. It does the job they say it will which is an important consideration. It will keep you comfortable on a cold spring or fall night (or even a winter night) and in a large tent too. My only concerns are safety related and then all of those concerns probably have an extemely low chance of ever happening. The legs can break making the heater a paper weight. If the tipping over thing concerns you, the Buddy Heater and the Big Buddy heater should probably be on your shopping list. With that in mind it is a product you probably should not buy.

Bottom line is I don't recommend this heater for two reasons: 1. The legs are prone to breaking and 2. I am concerned with the safety issues I've already addressed (and Coleman says don't sleep with this unit running).

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