Coleman Black Cat Heater

[Jex]

I saw the Coleman Black Cat heater at Menards the other day and I was wondering if anyone had any experiance with this heater. I usually fish in a single sized Fish Trap shelter and this unit seemed small enough and faily stable. I would appriciate any info that you might have.

[I_Love_Nuge]

I have an older version of this heater and it works pretty well for a smaller portable. I like using it if I don't need too much heat or if I'm fishing by myself. I would recommend it to you being that you are fishing solo. It would be a good heater and wouldn't cook you like a Mr. Heater would.

[SUICK]

I bought one last year and was not impressed not enough heat output to even stay warm in a one man

[Northlander]

Ya I didnt think they put out enough heat either. Not even in my old 1 man. I would get a buddy heater or better yet a Mr.Heater cooker model.

[MASON38]

I've got one about four years old, it had steam coming off our jackets inside a CLAM 5600. Inside my Pro I use the SportCat, quite a bit smaller and kicks out just enough heat to take the edge off, plus leaves plenty of room on the ice for my LX and camera, and keeps my line from icing up. What I like about the Sport model is that I dont have to strip off layers and have them draped all over in a single person flip. Keep the layers on, and the heater makes up the difference. They usually run 25 bucks at WalMart.

Luck

[Biggerfish]

You are correct, these do not kick out much heat. I believe these are designed for min. vented areas. I use mine in my deer hunt stand(Enclosed) and works well there, but have a sunflower in my portable ice shack.

[OldBear]

I got the Sport Cat last year & now have the Mr. Buddy heater. The Sport Cat was good for a hand warmer but I didn't think much for warming up the shelter.

[BucketButt]

I agree with the majority here. I have one in my Frabill solo and we use it at Waubay. It works OK during the day with the sun, but not after dark or if it's windy. It can't keep up. IMO save yourself the trouble and buy the buddy.

[Captain B.R.K]

You hit the nail on the head their BucketButt! Keep your money and take a look at Mr.Heater's buddy heater. Quite a few more BTU's are put out with it, it isn't that bulkier or heavier and you don't have to worry about being cold in the fish house

They look good and the reviews sounded great when these products came out. After being on the ice with one and reading other reports over the years, stick with the buddy or a Mr.Heater cooker.