Heaters in Pop ups

[ChadinArvada]

Hey guys just wondering what you guys are using in the pop ups for heat? I got two young girls I bring out on the ice all the time and want to keep them warm and safe. Just wondering what you guys are using and where you got it.

Thanks

Chad

[SLAYERFISH]

I normally dont use my shelter cause cause i like the outdoors(just crazed I guess).I've got one of those Paulin heater/cooker things with the 1lb propane bottles,will last most all day on low.

[Don In Denver]

I use a Mr. Heater on top of a small BBQ propane tank. It's not the big 20 lb. tank - I think it's a 10 lb. It will keep my hut shirtsleeve warm in -30F. Even on low it is too much heat for my Fish Trap. I have to open it up often to let some heat out. On low it will last about 16 hours I think.

Watch out for any of these heaters, though, especially with kids. With insulated clothes, if not paying attention, you can get too close to the flame and melt the clothes or start them on fire without ever feeling the heat through them. My bibs have the burn marks to prove it!

[John19]

I simply use a single cooking burner on a 1.lb propane tank. It's light, quick,and simple. Only potential problem is the open flame, but with kids in the house, it's in the middle with me. In fact, we have alittle routine that when there's a fish on, someone turns off the heater so it doesn't get knocked over. You'd be surprised on how warm it gets in those portables, especially with two kids with you. If I could figure out how to get them to stop putting there hands in the hole, (or water) then I'd have it made! That hole has some mysterious powers that just seems to pull there hands to it. Like a moth to the flame! We definately go through lots of gloves on an outing!

John

[GMCO]

Chad,

Most small propane heaters are not recommended for use in enclosed spaces. Many are okay as long as the space is well ventilated. Mister Heater makes a couple of models that I am aware of (I believe they are Buddy and Big Buddy)that are rated as safe for indoor use. They have some kind of safety sensor that shuts them off if the oxygen level gets low.