Camping Heaters - How to Stay Warm in the Great Outdoors
There’s no better way to revitalise the body and soul than a weekend away camping. Detaching from technology, getting out into nature and slowing down to reconnect with your surroundings can be such a perfect way to break up the busy work week. And even though it’s getting cooler out there, that doesn’t have to stop us enjoying the great outdoors!
Camping over the cooler nights can not only be cheaper, but in many ways it can also be more enjoyable. Less crowds, less creepy crawlies - but still the same amazing experience. However, the cooler temperatures of winter in Australia's national parks can be a bit off-putting. National parks and campsites usually have restrictions put in place regarding the lighting of fires to keep warm, such as using a designated fire pit, bringing your own dry firewood (and keeping it dry), adhering to the campsites/park’s fire rules, and keeping children at a safe distance.
Save Yourself the Hassle & Beat the Cold with a Great Gas Camping Heater
There are a number of reasons why a camping heater is much better than taking risks with a wood fire.
First, gas-powered camping heaters don’t smoke - so no smelly clothes or stinging eyes, and less chance of it getting out of control or breaching regulations.
Second, camping heaters provide direct heat straight away, warming large areas quickly and efficiently. They are also really cheap to run, for example, Gasmate’s Butane gas canisters cost less than $10 for a four pack! Third, gas powered camping heaters are safe. They burn cleanly without spitting out embers or requiring you to constantly keep putting more logs on. Many of them have built in safety features like temperature control and flame failure systems.
Last but not least, they are portable. Moving from inside your tent to down by a river? No worries, just pick up the heater and take it with you! Try doing that with a fire! There are a number of great butane portable heaters, some, like the Gasmate Mr Heater Little Buddy, are small enough to throw right in your tramping pack.
Camping Heater Options
Below are some great options from Gasmate to keep yourself cosy and warm without having to deal with messy firewood. The best part about Gasmate’s products is they are all gas certified to Australian standards and don’t need to be plugged in.
The first is the Ducted Camping Heater. Take the warm and cosy feeling of central heating with you, with a heater that warms your tent, gazebo, camper trailer or caravan safely and efficiently. Packed with safety features like an oxygen depletion system, sealed battery, safety tip over switch and a flame failure system, this heater comes in a compact system that even includes a carry bag.
The Travelmate portable heater from Gasmate is another great option. This stylish, effective and practical outdoor gas heater is the perfect solution for all winter camping trips. Lightweight with 4 built-in safety features, this heater uses butane canisters and is fuelled by Gasmate’s bayonet cartridges which are quick and easy to install. Small enough to throw in the boot, but powerful enough to keep you toasty and warm on the coldest of nights.
Mr Heater Portable Buddy is another great option and is perfect for providing instant heat when you need it. Its compact size means you can easily throw it in the boot of your car, trailer or even your tramping pack. Mr Heater Buddy can deliver variable heat up to 9000 BTU/hr from just a 465g disposable propane canister, or raise it up for greater area coverage on a 9kg propane cylinder. Perfect for those cold winter nights outdoors, watching Saturday sport, or even on a chilly barbecue evening.
Alternatively, the Mr Heater Little Buddy is the smaller brother to Mr Heater Portable Buddy, but still provides plenty of heat when you need it. This super portable propane gas heater is both lightweight and robust: switch it on and it delivers instant heat when and where you need it. This little pocket rocket operates with a disposable 465g propane canister and has a run time of over 5 hours.
Lastly, when you need to heat large areas but still want to save important packing space on your next camping trip, the Gasmate Gas Camping Heater is the way to go. This compact gas camping heater screws directly onto a 3/8" BSP-LH cylinder and features convenient piezo ignition. This heater is the largest and most powerful of the options, perfect for providing warmth for large outdoor areas in no time at all.
So, don’t let the cold stop you from enjoying your next camping adventure. Grab yourself a gas powered camping heater and enjoy warm cosy nights while you’re getting away from it all.