It is true, in a world where anything can happen and accidents are always right around the corner waiting to occur, it is always always better safe than sorry. It never hurts to always be extra careful in anything that you do or choose to engage in. Going on a camping gear is no different. It entails safety precautions just like any other activity.
And one major concern for safety involves the use of .
Heater tents have proliferated in the market to provide warmth and comfort during those chilly nights inside your tent where loads of blankets and sweaters just won’t do the trick.
To ensure that you have you a worry-free good night’s sleep, here are some do’s and don’ts that you will find useful in your pursuit for the perfect camping trip.
Do only use heaters that are specifically designed for indoor use and enclosed areas such as tents.
are the only safe heaters to use inside the tent for these have flameless heat that do not pose that big of a threat when placed inside enclosed areas.
Don’t use candles or gas lanterns in lighting up your tent or heating it up. Candles and gas lanterns are easy to use, inexpensive and give off bright light but they are very unsafe to use inside enclosed areas. They may start a fire and endanger the lives of the people you’re camping with. Use candles and gas lanterns only when you’re outdoors during hikes or when you’re hanging out in the campsite. Be sure to put these out before you go inside your tent and sleep.
Do keep everything two inches away and provide at least 6 inches of ventilation.
may melt things that are placed near it so it’s better to keep things away to be sure.
Don’t place a heater tent anywhere near flammable material. This is your common sense talking. To avoid the risk of starting a fire, don’t place it near clothes or cigar or anything that can easily ignite.
Do place it on top of a cooler. This is recommended to keep the heater off of the tent floor.
Don’t use the heater in very limited space. If you’re camping tent is cramped and overcrowded, it is not advisable to use the camping tent heater.
Do leave a vent or window open so that moisture as well as stale air can escape and fresh air can flow in. Don’t seal your tent completely because this builds the risk of exposing yourself to dangerous levels of carbon monoxide that are harmful to you and the people you’re sharing the tent with.
Don’t sleep with the heater on. Although it is safe to use inside the tent, you may roll over it, have your skin come in contact with it, and cause you to get burned. It is better to heat the tent up right before going to sleep and turn it off before you doze off. Just turn it back on when you wake up in the morning.
Do rely only on products made by trusted brands in camping gear like Coleman and be sure that you do read the instruction’s manual and carefully follow the safety guidelines.
The most important thing to do is to be extremely careful when using
. This will ensure that you have a fun camping experience without having to worry about starting a fire or getting burned on the skin.
