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Can anyone advise on the best and most affordable way of taking the chill out of winter camping (tent). Have a reluctant wife who doesn't seem too excited about camping out of season. Although with suitable sleeping bags I can't see the problem.

Have seen the coleman blackcat heater but at £50.00 would really like some feedback on whether this is an essential.

You lot don't hang around, great to receive advise in such a short time.

Suppose can always opt for thermals, but the pub does sound more inviting.

Last year I found my Sunncamp gas fire a godsend.  Really took the chill of the tent - and had a lovely pyschological effect when the rain was exceptionally heavy. OK it rained most days that week - nut there was one evening and one full day when it was really bad - having the fire made it seem a lot better.

Lol @ breezy!

We also use our cobb for heating as 5 brickets last 5-6 hours.  Cobb is also safe to have lit in a tent and it does not smoke after the first 15 mins.

Quote: Originally posted by becca307 on 18/01/2005

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Lol @ breezy!

We also use our cobb for heating as 5 brickets last 5-6 hours.  Cobb is also safe to have lit in a tent and it does not smoke after the first 15 mins.

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Ta for all the ideas, all I need to do now is talk the missus into it. If all else fails I can tell her we can rely on good old body heat.

Probably going on my own then!!