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 Coleman 5034-729 Heater, SurvivalCat Catalytic 800 BTU By: Coleman Average Rating: 3.5 Total Reviews: 5 More Information good size; a bit heavier than expected  On: 2007-01-19"Catalytic" propane burner means that this heater can be used in an enclosed/moderately enclosed space. The burner must be started with matches or a lighter unlike the larger instant start models. Consumable 16.4 oz Coleman propane canisters are not included but fit in the carry case. Just purchased, and havent actually used this yet - seems handy. Uses: car/travel emergencies, cool/cold weather camping, at home power outage(set up and insulate a small tent indoors-add heat),or as a gift to a homeless person living outdoors. good size; a bit heavier than expected On: 2007-01-18"Catalytic" propane burner means that this heater can be used in an enclosed/moderately enclosed space. The burner must be started with matches or a lighter unlike the larger instant start models. Consumable 16.4 oz Coleman propane canisters are not included but fit in the carry case. Just purchased, and havent actually used this yet - seems handy. Uses: car/travel emergencies, cool/cold weather camping, at home power outage(set up and insulate a small tent indoors-add heat),or as a gift to a homeless person living outdoors. Coleman SurvivalCat-How about that!!!  On: 2007-01-18I bought the Coleman SurvivalCat Heater and used it in my pop-up blind with outstanding success. Its 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-20s and inside was probably around 50. With the clothing I had on, it was very comfortable. Use with caution  On: 2007-01-04While 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. Use with caution On: 2007-01-03While 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. Heater works fine On: 2006-12-10Had 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. Dont 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 (weve 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). Heater works fine On: 2006-12-09Had 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. Dont 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 (weve 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). Not impressed  On: 2006-10-16I am returning this heater. Went to Mendocino this weekend, not a very cold trip but we tried it in the morning. Two veteran campers couldnt figure out if it was lit. When we finally did, it put out a scant amount of heat. We left it on for a while hoping it would increase but it did not. |