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By *sm265 OP Woman
over a year ago
Shangri-la |
With limited budget, and being reluctant to travel too far under the current circumstances, I'm considering getting the tent out the loft and taking the kids camping later in the summer.
Living in Scotland and the weather currently not being very summery I'm wondering about options for keeping cosy in the tent.
Any suggestions? I hate being cold |
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By *r TriomanMan
over a year ago
Chippenham Malmesbury area |
I'm not sure what there is in the way of tent heaters, anything using a naked flame has the risk of burning down the tent or poisoning you (Carbon-mon-oxide). Best thing is layers, I find sorts kit such a legging and those tops that wick sweat are great night wear... And socks.
If your sleeping on the floor then good insulating role mats. Also a beanie type hat is great to sleep in - easy to take off if it gets too hot. |
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By *sm265 OP Woman
over a year ago
Shangri-la |
"I'm not sure what there is in the way of tent heaters, anything using a naked flame has the risk of burning down the tent or poisoning you (Carbon-mon-oxide). Best thing is layers, I find sorts kit such a legging and those tops that wick sweat are great night wear... And socks.
If your sleeping on the floor then good insulating role mats. Also a beanie type hat is great to sleep in - easy to take off if it gets too hot."
You're not selling me on the joys of camping here |
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By *sm265 OP Woman
over a year ago
Shangri-la |
"Could try a halogen heater. If you have electric hook up.
Or small canister gas heater cost about £20. But have to be careful of carbon monoxide."
Thanks, do feel a bit wary of the gas options both from the point of view of carbon monoxide and also potentially burning down the tent.
Electric hook up essential as kids wont cope without being able to charge gadgets, so a small halogen heater might work |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I use halogen heater. It heats up great. And safe as it has a tilt cutoff switch.
Instant heat as well.
Cost between £12 and £20. Should get a reasonable one for that |
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"We use a portable gas heater in our medieval tent - but it's canvas & "breathes".
In our modern tent, we go for electric hook up and use a small fan heater, which very quickly warms the tent."
There you go OP this couple is spot on.  |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"We use a portable gas heater in our medieval tent - but it's canvas & "breathes".
In our modern tent, we go for electric hook up and use a small fan heater, which very quickly warms the tent."
...I agree go electric hook up and small heater ....never use an open flame in the tent... |
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By *r TriomanMan
over a year ago
Chippenham Malmesbury area |
"I'm not sure what there is in the way of tent heaters, anything using a naked flame has the risk of burning down the tent or poisoning you (Carbon-mon-oxide). Best thing is layers, I find sorts kit such a legging and those tops that wick sweat are great night wear... And socks.
If your sleeping on the floor then good insulating role mats. Also a beanie type hat is great to sleep in - easy to take off if it gets too hot.
You're not selling me on the joys of camping here"
There's plenty of joys, out in the fresh air,minimalistic and satisfying. I've been under canvas in -30°c and been tosty warm, also slept in a 6ft hole in the snow in those temperatures, it can be really warm if you've got the right kit - no heaters at all. |
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By *sm265 OP Woman
over a year ago
Shangri-la |
Thanks for your help everyone. An electric hook up & either halogen or fan heater sounds like a good plan.
Might have to practise putting the tent up in the garden before then though, never tried to pitch it without another adult to help! |
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Might have to practise putting the tent up in the garden before then though, never tried to pitch it without another adult to help! "
Darn good idea that.
Halogen heaters are very quick and efficient, only reason we don't use one is that they only heat people, not space, and we like the whole tent interior warm. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I use one of those electric ceramic tan heaters but place it on an aluminium table in the tent making sure it is not touching anything. Warms the tent up quickly and is small.
Keep away from a gas heater in a tent as it is too dangerous.
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"Could try a halogen heater. If you have electric hook up.
Or small canister gas heater cost about £20. But have to be careful of carbon monoxide.
Thanks, do feel a bit wary of the gas options both from the point of view of carbon monoxide and also potentially burning down the tent.
Electric hook up essential as kids wont cope without being able to charge gadgets, so a small halogen heater might work"
Small oil filled radiator runs of electric, in my opinion the safest option in a tent
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"Thanks for your help everyone. An electric hook up & either halogen or fan heater sounds like a good plan.
Might have to practise putting the tent up in the garden before then though, never tried to pitch it without another adult to help! "
Iv found in the past fan heaters can pull a lot of power when used In conjunction with other appliances and trip out the main breaker. |
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"Thanks for your help everyone. An electric hook up & either halogen or fan heater sounds like a good plan.
Might have to practise putting the tent up in the garden before then though, never tried to pitch it without another adult to help!
Iv found in the past fan heaters can pull a lot of power when used In conjunction with other appliances and trip out the main breaker."
They certainly can, that's why we only ever use ours on the 1kw setting |
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If you use an airbed, put a blanket - even a foil one will do - on the airbed UNDER your sleeping bag, as this will help insulate you from the cold air inside the airbed.
(This is one reason we use a futon mattress instead) |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"At the moment a lot of campsites will not take tents as no showers or loos open as for this 19 so think you will be out of luck and a fan heater is best to keep you all warm"
Depends where you look many have shower blocks open. Its up to each campsite.
I found a quite a few with open shower and toilet facilities. |
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"With limited budget, and being reluctant to travel too far under the current circumstances, I'm considering getting the tent out the loft and taking the kids camping later in the summer.
Living in Scotland and the weather currently not being very summery I'm wondering about options for keeping cosy in the tent.
Any suggestions? I hate being cold"
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"With limited budget, and being reluctant to travel too far under the current circumstances, I'm considering getting the tent out the loft and taking the kids camping later in the summer.
Living in Scotland and the weather currently not being very summery I'm wondering about options for keeping cosy in the tent.
Any suggestions? I hate being cold"
Take someone with you and share bodily warmth |
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"You can get a decent little electric fan heater from argos, you can set the thermostat and leave it on all night if needs be..  "
we do this. Bought a small fan heater and it keeps the while tent warm and ours is a big tent. Leave it on all night and you will be roasting and certainly not cold. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Could try a halogen heater. If you have electric hook up.
Or small canister gas heater cost about £20. But have to be careful of carbon monoxide.
Thanks, do feel a bit wary of the gas options both from the point of view of carbon monoxide and also potentially burning down the tent.
Electric hook up essential as kids wont cope without being able to charge gadgets, so a small halogen heater might work
Small oil filled radiator runs of electric, in my opinion the safest option in a tent
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By (user no longer on site)
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"You can get a decent little electric fan heater from argos, you can set the thermostat and leave it on all night if needs be.. we do this. Bought a small fan heater and it keeps the while tent warm and ours is a big tent. Leave it on all night and you will be roasting and certainly not cold. "
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By *asherCouple
over a year ago
nuneaton |
Pro camper and campervaners here electric hook up and an electric blanket super safe and keeps you nice and warm in bed and get a proper sleeping bag for cold weather camping anything below 10c its normally a sleeping bag job. Camped in -5 in our van lots of blankets keped us nice and toasty |
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