How to warm the tent?

People relate to roosting in tents in different ways: someone is attracted by the idea of ​​spending time in nature in a Spartan setting, and someone is horrified by this very thought. Anyway, this tourist destination takes place, people can just go on vacation, spend time with their family or go fishing. But in the cold season, the question arises, how not to freeze at night in a campaign. Answers and ways how to warm the tent, consider in our article.

The fight against low air temperatures in nature in winter not only creates a comfortable environment for hanging out, but in some cases even helps to survive. This is especially true for fishermen who can be on the ice in any weather. If this occupation is given only a couple of hours, and the thermometer shows no lower than -10 degrees, a special fishing suit with a pile, thermal underwear and warm gloves will suffice. But in a colder time, problems may arise, and you have to think about how to warm up additionally.

In addition, there is a strong wind in the open pond, you can freeze in a matter of minutes, so a tent with a heater is an indispensable thing. Even if initially there are no serious manifestations of frostbite, they can appear with time, therefore care should be taken in advance of a remedy that not only can preserve health, but sometimes even save lives.

However, fishermen are not the only category at risk. In spring and autumn it is quite cool at night, and many companies at this time like to relax in the woods or on the banks of reservoirs. Of course, all of them dress warmly for such raids, but at minus temperatures in a tent, clothes are not the most reliable helper.

The means of helping to heat the tent in the cold season are very diverse and are presented on the shelves of specialized stores in a large assortment. However, such a device can be made with your own hands, using materials that are at hand. But in any case, you need to keep in mind that the main condition is that fresh air constantly flows into the tent.

In addition, in order to warm up faster, it will not be superfluous to take up shelter shelter first. For this, the bottom of the tent is covered with snow or fallen leaves, which will prevent the wind from blowing out. The floor is best laid karemat. For single-layer tents is not superfluous to fix the tent on the surface.

Despite what method of heating will be used, we should not forget about the basic requirements that apply to heating devices. They should not be too large and easy to fit inside the tent, not too heavy, reliable and safe to use. In addition, attention should be paid to the performance and efficiency of devices, the availability of fuel to them, if necessary, versatility, as well as ease of operation.

Fishermen and tourists often use heating devices with a gas burner.Such heaters have a simple design, in addition, they do not take up much space and they are quite enough to warm a small tent.

In this case, you need to consider that from the burner itself there will be no special sense. It will simply heat the air, which will mix due to convection. In order to heat a significant space, there is a special nozzle on the burner. She will gather heat and gradually give it to the air around her.

Heater with a metal working fluid can be either independent or in the form of nozzles. The second option has the nuances of use, because the nozzle is heated, but it remains nothing closed. Such a device is not recommended to use at night when everyone is sleeping. In this case, it is better to use an independent device.

Independent heaters with a metal working body have their advantages. Their danger zone is protected from contact with other objects, in addition, they are quite stable. The burner can be one or two, each of which operates independently of each other. Heat can be directed to the desired side, since the design has a reflector that acts on thermal radiation. Such devices are manufactured by both Russian and foreign manufacturers.

Among the advantages of these devices, it can be noted that their design is quite simple, the price is quite budget, and security is high. However, they are not economical and do not give too much heat.

Heater with a ceramic working fluid can give much more heat than in the case of the previous version. There is a cost of the device. The ceramic plate looks like a honeycomb; on its surface, the burning process itself takes place. It is much more efficient than in a situation with open fire, and allows you to give up to 50 percent of the energy of combustion.

The principle of operation of gasoline heaters is not too different from gas. They are available, have an acceptable cost and can work in all weather conditions. This is a tangible plus, since gas devices do not tolerate low temperatures. However, gasoline in itself is quite a dangerous type of fuel, so working with it requires great care, otherwise it can lead to dire consequences.

The principle of operation is that solid fuel is placed in the combustion chamber. However, this method has its drawbacks. For example, in such conditions, a fire can easily occur, that is, the tourist must constantly keep abreast, watching the stove and throwing up a new fuel to keep the temperature at a certain level.

Oven-stove considered one of the most efficient heating devices for the tent. There is an army and a tourist one, while the second one, of course, is much smaller, but the very essence of the work does not depend on the dimensions. For a small tent, simpler ways will do; installation of the stove will take time and monitor its work, but it can also warm up a fairly large space.

It cannot be said that in the modern market there is a rich assortment of such goods, but there is still a choice. Some models are adapted to work with gasoline or gas. Usually it comes complete collapsible metal chimney, but it does not weigh too much.

One of the easiest and most affordable ways to keep warm in a tent is ordinary paraffin candles.But this option should be considered mainly in autumn and spring, as well as too cold summer nights. The fact is that at temperatures below -5 degrees, it is useless to warm up with the help of candles.

In order to try this method in action, you need to make a hanging case for each of the candles. A can is quite suitable - the metal will heat up from the flame and actively release heat. In addition, the fire will be safely hidden from surrounding objects.

It is necessary to take into account that the effectiveness of the method depends on how many candles will be placed in a tent. The more of them, the faster the heating process will go. If several candles fit in the case at once, this will significantly reduce the heating time of the space. For maximum effect, it is better to build several similar devices.

Previously, kerosene lamps and stoves used to heat a small space quite often. Now, tourists prefer to use other methods, but this method is still in use. Especially often fishermen resort to kerosene to go fishing in the cold season.

This method has its pros and cons. First of all, it is the compactness of the heating device and its high thermal conductivity. Kerosene heats the space around him quickly enough. At the same time, the use of such lamps indoors is associated with fire hazard. In addition, the time of their work is limited, and when burning kerosene lamp emits an unpleasant smell.

This method is suitable for any type of tent: with or without a floor. The fire is covered with glass, it is also an advantage. In addition to the lamp itself, you will also need kerosene, on which it will work, and a spare wick. It should be borne in mind that a lot of fuel is not required, the main condition is that the wick should reach it and be able to soak.

For those who are going to spend the night in a tent heated by heating devices, The main concern will be to ensure that the night goes by without a burn. This moment is most often the cause of accidents when a person in a dream is poisoned by combustion products. Therefore, the first thing to take care of at least minimal ventilation, because without it, the risk of getting stung in a tent is large enough. This is because very quickly the concentration of oxygen in the air breathed by a person inside the room decreases.

However, this trouble is very easy to avoid. To do this, you just need to follow some rules. What exactly, let's talk more.

• It is not necessary to achieve maximum tightness, even a winter tent. No matter how tightly closed it is, fresh air must still flow in. Periodic airing at least for a not too long time will be the best way out.
• If a person felt unwell while he was in a heated tent, symptoms such as dizziness or lack of oxygen appeared, an urgent need to go outside. Fresh air can quickly bring to life. In addition, the burner can not be left unattended for a long time.
• Finally, the main advice that experts give is not to sleep with heating devices turned on. It is better to think about this in advance and bring the temperature in the tent to the desired level, after which you can turn off all the devices and quietly get ready for bed.

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