coleman catalytic

[Mr. Wizard]

Has anyone tried using one of the small Coleman catalytic heaters for their portable. Mine portable seems to get too hot under average conditions with the sunflower on low. I think the Mr Heater cooker puts out the same BTU's.

[hamms-scooter]

Are you talking about the little tent round one that you can get at walmart? If so Mr. Heater sells one of these also. Not sure how much heat they throw off ill have to look into it.

[Harmonica Bear]

20 + years I ago that is all I used. There were two sizes, I had them both (still do I thnk). They worked ok in my little portable with a floor. I thnk you had to keep your boots and jacket on though. I think they stunk a little bit as well, burning that white gas.

[Surreal Deal]

I last fished with a white gas Coleman catalytic heater 20 years ago. In really cold weather it was WORSE than nothing - not enough BTUs to make a difference and all the fumes/Carbon Monoxide. I think my single mantle lantern gave off more heat!

I updated to a single burner sunflower and never looked back.

[jdsmi]

I use one in my 2-man flip when temps are above 20*. It's lightweight, easily packable, and puts out enough heat to stay comfortable at those temps. I usually use my heater/cooker when temps drop below that. The one I have is the newer propane type that is rated for (I think) 3000 btu. To be safe, make sure your shack is well ventilated.

The old type was white gas. I have a couple of those also but they've retired long ago. Those stink, a pain to light and keep lit, and if you search the forums, you'll find many carbon monoxide horror stories.

[mn_bowhunter]

I also use a propane one in a one man fish trap. It's rated at 3,000 btu's. It works great with no fumes, and if more heat is needed I have a single mantle propane lantern.

[Surreal Deal]

The old type was white gas. I have a couple of those also but they've retired long ago. Those stink, a pain to light and keep lit, and if you search the forums, you'll find many carbon monoxide horror stories.

Mine was white gas and I can vouch for the horror stories.

I have held on to a lot of my old sporting goods but that was one thing I disposed of without compunction.