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Offline blackbird86

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which lantern or heater
« on: Dec 31, 2014, 10:15 AM »
So i think ive settled on getting the shappell 6500 shanty. Was wondering what lantern or heater to get. Any suggestions?

Offline prospector

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Re: which lantern or heater
« Reply #1 on: Dec 31, 2014, 11:15 AM »
Big buddy. Check out the Milwaukee 18 volt lanterns. They are new this year and work great. BTW, you will catch more fish in a 949i hut. Fish feel more at ease under them.

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Re: which lantern or heater
« Reply #2 on: Dec 31, 2014, 06:11 PM »
i use both. the  1 mantel propane lantern on not so cold days for heat and then at night for light outside the shack or inside the shack for double duty. if i need more heat, then the mr heater little buddy or buddy heater comes out. depends on which shack i set up and how cold it is. i have a coleman heater too if needed.
good to have options is all i can say and not be stuck with one choice.

Offline nicjohnsrud

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Re: which lantern or heater
« Reply #3 on: Dec 31, 2014, 06:24 PM »
For a lantern I use the Coleman Northstar, thing puts out a decent amount of heat and tons of light. I really like this lantern. But usually for heat I use the Mr Heater Portable Heater. It keeps our 6x6 pop up warm in -20F. Never been out in anything colder.


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Re: which lantern or heater
« Reply #4 on: Dec 31, 2014, 07:47 PM »
Coleman lantern and a big buddy heater.

Offline river rat78

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Re: which lantern or heater
« Reply #5 on: Dec 31, 2014, 09:43 PM »
If you fish a lot at night you may want to consider a fuel Lantern instead of propane. They are a bit pricey but you get longer run time. They run on 2 pints of coleman fuel or unleaded gas opposed to those 1lb tanks. Could end up saving you money in the long run. Also you would probably be better off going with one that is an instant start. You don't need matches or a lighter.

Offline blackbird86

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Re: which lantern or heater
« Reply #6 on: Jan 01, 2015, 05:26 PM »
What about coleman dualfuel? A lantern would be adequate for heating purposes wouldnt it?

Offline hardwater diehard

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Re: which lantern or heater
« Reply #7 on: Jan 01, 2015, 05:31 PM »
Big Buddy and LED lights . ..you may be able to get away with a portable Buddy .
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