Heater in Blind
 

Anyone ever use one in their pop-up or hub-style blind for bowhunting? I'm considering getting a Mr. Buddy Heater for this late season.

I'm thinking safety, noise, and odor would be the big concerns. For safety, the Mr. Buddy Heater looks relatively safe. I could keep it away from the walls of the blind pretty easily as I have one of the bigger hub style ones out there. In fact, I think its the largest made commercially. I also think that ventilation shouldn't be a problem given I'll have several windows open and there is a window on top of the blind that could be cracked open too. Plus the heater is supposed to have an automatic low oxygen shutoff.

The ad for the heater says its quiet and odorless but does anyone know how true that is. I'm thinking a very low hum or noise wouldn't be so much of a concern as I hunt in a somewhat noisy area (near roads and houses and farms). It would be more a matter of smell coming from the heater. But again, the box and ad say its odorless.

RE: Heater in Blind
 

As far as I know, and have read, they are not a good idea to use in blinds.
I have heard stories of that kind of material catching fire and it spreading within seconds. Also, it drips when it melts, and sticks to your skin, and keeps burning.
That said, I have also heard of people who have done it with no problem.
Why not just do jumping jacks, or push ups, or up-downs?;)

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I have always wondered the same thing. It gets cold in there sometimes.

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Any heater with an open flame should be avoided while in a pop-up blind for obvious reasons , though a catalytic type such as you mention should be ok since it will be away from the walls by a good margin . Just for safety's sake I'd test it out now and see if immolation is an unreasonable possibility . Take special care to determine what the temperature near the roof is while the heater is in operation , if it exceeds 120 degrees at any time do not use the heater . There is also a strong probability of the heat permanently damaging the shell or frame , do your test on the lowest possible heat setting . "Odorless" and "silent" are relative terms when a whitetail is in the picture , I can smell a Mr. Buddy burning , so it's a good bet that they can too . They should also be able to hear the hiss of the gas feeding the burner better than I did , draw your own conclusion .

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I would be more worried about the odorless killer, carbon monoxide. Any type of burning lets off the stuff, and being in an enclosed space like a blind would make it more unsafe. I'd just take my hand warmers and call it good.

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Come on now chucker34, it doesn't get cold enough for a heater in your blind until maybe the first part of December. In fact it is suppose to be up in the upper 40's this coming weekend in MN.

RE: Heater in Blind
 

"Come on now chucker34, it doesn't get cold enough for a heater in your blind until maybe the first part of December. In fact it is suppose to be up in the upper 40's this coming weekend in MN."

It was 15 degrees this morning when I would have been in the blind or on stand if I didn't have to work. And it will reach 35 for a high today. Minnesota temps are weird and unpredictable this time of year - even if it will be in the high 40s during the afternoons this weekend.

Most of my body stays warm as in temps like this I switch to wearing insulated overalls, a parka, and a thick hat and gloves. But it always seems to be my feet that can't stay warm and that's murder. I've got really good insulated boots that are a size bigger for good circulation. I wear the right kind of socks and even have tried heat packs but eventually I start getting frozen toes after a few hours.

RE: Heater in Blind
 

I used the exact heater that you are talking about in an Ameristep Dog House for the cold parts of last season. Honestly it didn't keep anything warm. The pop up isn't enclosed enough. If your set up is about the same I wouldn't bother.

Tom

RE: Heater in Blind
 

just stick your hands down ur pants...lol:D

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Chucker34, I am your fellow Minnesotan, even from central MN, so I had to rib you a bit. By all means do what you must to be comfortable. I have been checking weather reports on a daily basis for rifle opener this coming weekend, and so far it seems to indicate 40's for Satuday/Sunday, but rain possible Monday. This is for central MN and where I will be up by Hill City way. Good luck staying warm and getting one or more.