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(More customer reviews)This is a review from a hunters perspective and rates the performance of the Coleman BlackCat EI Catalytic Heater heater according to the environment it is used in.
Why I purchased the heater:
- To use in my Primos Ground Max Eclipse Hunting Blind (http://www.amazon.com/Primos-GB2500-The-Eclipse-Blind/dp/B001P5G6TI), which has the dimensions (L x W x H): 77.0 x 77.0 x 70.0, while deer hunting
- Because I do not have adequate cold weather footwear (I should buy some) and my toes get too cold very easily
- I hunt in Texas where the wind is always blowing and because so, it can chill you quiet quickly even with our mildly cold winter weather
- To have a portable heater for tailgating events and to play my guitar on my back porch in the winter w/out freezing. How stereotypically hick of me :)
How I used it in context to this review:
- I used it in my Primos Ground Max Eclipse Hunting Blind (http://www.amazon.com/Primos-GB2500-The-Eclipse-Blind/dp/B001P5G6TI), which has the dimensions (L x W x H): 77.0 x 77.0 x 70.0 while hunting deer.
Pros:
- Heats well for the reasons I bought it. I keep it right at my feet and it heats up my feet and legs warm which in turn keeps me warm all over. Does not keep the hunting blind warmed up as I have the hunting windows open preventing any real heat build up in the blind.
- It is very simple to operate. You turn the knob to high for about 30-45 seconds so propane will feed out and then you press the electric striker to fire up the heater. I have seen other portable propane heaters that need a match or that force you to prime the device for 1 minute, then you strike and hold the knob in a pilot light ignition position for another minute, then you reset the knob and turn on to the desired heat level. That is too much trouble.
- The heater is very quiet. An animal within 5 yards will likely not hear the sound. The closest encounter I have had is a deer 20 yards away and it did not hear or smell the heater. Even the strike of the ignition switch is not much louder then when I bump my rifle against my chair leg or my shooting stick.
- Works well on high and low settings. I used it on both settings in 12F temperature, where everything was covered in frost, and with 15 mph wind blowing from the north. Had no issues keeping my feet and in turn my body warm. When my fingers got a little cold I just put my hands down between my legs to catch the rising heat and they warmed up nicely.Cons:
- Has a very slight propane burning odor on high setting. It was only noticeable when I bent down to warm my hands and the heater was on high. I did not really notice it when the heater was on low or when I was sitting completely erect in my chair. If you are hunting you should be upwind of your prey anyway making this slight odor a non-issue.
- Takes 30-45 seconds to start up. I would stop the heater after I would warm up and then start it up again later when I was getting chilled. I would become impatient waiting the 30-45 seconds and click the starter a few times making noise and taking my attention away from hunting, etc. This is basically a "me" problem and could be solved by just being more patient.Concluding Statement:
I have not used the heater in a great deal of situations so I cannot give you any information on the life, durability, and exact efficiency of the heater. All I know is that it works well for my hunting needs and I would buy another if I needed it. I also think that it would keep my feet and legs warm even in an open tripod hunting stand or a tree stand.
For non hunters this would work fine for direct heat in a camping or emergency situation. It would not effectively heat an uninsulated space larger than the dimensions of my blind.
I hope this information is helpful :)
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Provides comfortable warmth whether indoors or in a tent
Electronic ignition for quick and easy matchless lighting
3 000 BTU output operates up to 7 hours from one 16.4 oz. propane cylinder (not included)
Compact legs integrate into collar for easy storage
Portable easy-to-grip handle makes heater easy to carry
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