MyFishFinder.com Just like iceshanty but warmer
For the weight and price, wouldn't it be easier and cheaper to use a deep cycle 12 volt battery and an inverter?
I've researched this topic but there are mixed comments and not a ton of info out there. The last few years I've been trying unsuccessfully to sleep in my polar bird 4T pop up fish house. I dont want to sleep with a big buddy. Last year I purchased a $300 -10 rated bag and that didn't do the trick. This year I added a $250 cold weather pad. I use a cot and multiple sleeping pads. My polar bird comes with a floor. Ivd researched all the tricks about what to wear to sleep and boiling water, staying hydrated, using hand warmer packs...... I'm trying to spell out the scenario to avoid redundant information. My question is if I buy a ceramic heater and a 2k generator do you think the heater on low (750 watt output) will keep the fish house above freezing at night? I don't need it to be 70 degrees. I would take 40 gladly. Just so long as the holes stay open and I can sleep. Yes I know this will cost a lot in gas. Yes I know trillions of people every year sleep with a big buddy and are fine. Yes I know this is an inefficient costly option. I'm really just interested to know if folks think this will keep the house above freezing and hear from those who may have tried something similar. BTW my polar bird house is 57 sq ft. Also interested to hear if anyone has used an electric blanket Thanks
I'd maybe give one of the new diesel heaters a whirl.........Just my opinion.
I agree with Rebelss about looking into a diesel heater. I've slept in my pop-up 6x8 ice fishing shelter during a 9F elk hunt with a Mr Buddy. While I didn't have any issues and many people do it, even with a lot of windows opened it was always in the back of my mind. With the the diesel heaters all the cumbustion happens in the unit (placed outside) and only warm air blows into the tent or other shelter. I don't know how they would perform outside on a lake with snow whipping around however. The wood stove in my permanent wheeled shack gives off awesome dry heat but needs to be stoked every 3-4 hours so a solid night of sleeping isn't an option without restoking.
I would never sleep in a propane heated tent overnight. Guys do it here all the time. But systems fail and we've had a few deaths as a result. Guys have turned to bringing a battery operated CO detector as a failsafe. But I don't trust those either.
Go to WinterCampingSymposium .com. These guys (and gals) camp out in 40 below because they think it’s fun. Their website is loaded with proven techniques for enjoying camping in extreme cold. Good luck.