The most important thing to bring is a carbon monoxide detector if you're camping with a propane heater. Here is the one I use www.amazon.com/dp/B004Y6V6K4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_fabc_ozAeGbV0GCTVM
He is using the Mr. Heater Big Buddy Heater, right on the front of the Box is says "Worlds #1 Brand of INDOOR SAFE PORTABLE RADIANT HEATERS" can you imagine how many lawyers had to sign off of that. But the heater is designed to shutoff at 16% O2 well before 2nd stage hypoxia would ever set in from CO. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-5vqyfOq0D-8.html
*Great lightweight shelter. **enjoyable.fishing** recommend it’s love how it blocks the light from outside. It was a pain to open the first time but now that it is broke in goes up easy..*
I also like the milk crate for a heaters stand. Anything taller and the heat rises above your sleeping level. But also I found changing out 1 lb bottles to be annoying and expensive if you dont refill them. If you can find one, the 5 gallon propane tank is my favorite size. I plan on getting a few more tanks to have filled and ready to go.
That would be the perfect size tank! Lately I’ve been using a standard exchangeable tank which has worked well for me. Thanks for watching and feel free to subscribe! I plan on doing a lot of ice camping this year
Thanks for sharing your set up, very informative. I'll be out there trying this for my 1st time tonight... I'm looking forward to trying some of this, thanks for the tips!
Have you thought about using a Milk Crate to carry your propane tank and then take the crate and use it to put your heater on to keep it off the ice so you don't have standing water? Just a thought.
Great Video!!!! The fan that you are using above the heater. Wouldn't that melt or get to hot if you set your buddy heater to high? Is that fan battery operated?
Thanks for watching! After running my fan like that all winter it didn't melt. It was never directly over the heat. To be safe it would be a good idea to possibly mount it farther behind the heater. The fan I use takes AA batteries and I've been using a rechargeable set. If you haven't yet feel free to subscribe!
So I have a question, I just jumped on the power box bandwagon. My plan is to go out on a Friday and come back Sunday morning. So two nights. The box I got came with a 12ah battery. I have a clam hub light, also a light like you have in the video. My question is will that battery be enough to run lights and charges 2 phones for the weekend? And potentially a fan? Or do I want more battery? Thanks! I do have a solar panel but I’ve been told it’s more of a maintainer than a charger.
I like the content. I dont feel you need a carbon monoxide detector, you need fresh air to keep heater running. If not heater will shut off and also you start to build carbon monoxide. I use a piece of 3/4 pvc to run under the flap and into shack. Also leave one vent open. The battery box is way too expensive! Build your own. I built mine for about 150 bucks. The biggest expense was the batteries, yes Dakota lithium, I picked up 2 7ah batteries when they were on sale for 99.00 dollars. We just camped in the mountains of NY and Temps went down to 23 degrees. I warm so warm with heater on low I had to unzip the sleeping bag. I also went for the new flex heater. I can't wait for the ice to form
@@WideOpenWater I have a tent made for stoves. So I bring a stove :) I then cover the entire floor with 2 or 3 thin meterials. Rods are placed outside the tent with bells :)
I’m running a Dakota Lithium 12v 10ah battery. I got it all on Amazon but you can usually find some deals on other websites. Thanks for watching and feel free to subscribe if you haven’t yet
That’s something that I have invested into for this season! I’m going to film a new camping set up video soon. Thanks for watching and feel free to subscribe!
I bought a used Clam insulated shack, whenever it gets even a light dusting of snow it melts the snow and makes the walls wet which negates the insulation properties and makes the shack cold and wet. Anyone else have this problem? It makes overnight camping cold.
I had a similar problem with a cabelas hub shack last winter. We had to stop using it mid trip and switch back to my otter. The otter fabric for some reason doesn't seem to sweat as much. I've heard of people using fans to circulate air in their shack to help with condensation build up. Hope that helps and thanks for watching!
@@WideOpenWater yeah, once the seams got a little wet they attracted all the condensation from inside and really soaked everything. Thanks for the info on the otter, prolly gonna sell mine and get an otter shack. Never see too many guys with otters having wet walls in their videos. Thanks again for the help.
I also bought one of those roll up workout mats. Havent used the puzzle tile piece type yet but I figured the last thing I want to do after dragging everything out and setting up is kneel on the ground and put a puzzle together. Roll it out and done. What are ur thoughts on the two since youve used both.
@@WideOpenWater when I want to keep it simple and smaller I have a 3/4" thick foam yoga mat that I roll out just to keep the feet off the ice and warmer. Works like a charm!!
