Blind heater

[W.Miguire]

Has anyone used a heater in their ground blind ? it's going to be cold the next couple of days and i'm thinking of using mine. do you think it will spook the deer?
W.M.

[Tom]

Has anyone used a heater in their ground blind ? it's going to be cold the next couple of days and i'm thinking of using mine. do you think it will spook the deer?
W.M.

Has anyone used a heater in their ground blind ? it's going to be cold the next couple of days and i'm thinking of using mine. do you think it will spook the deer?
W.M.

I have used a catalytic heater (I use a mr buddy) on real cold days. They are as close to quiet as you can get. Vent through the top and the heat and your scent goes more upward than outward.

In the old days I used to use a home made alcohol burner (tobacco tin, toilet papper, alcohol).

I can't say that the heaters have busted me. Actually since I was more comfortable there was less movement from being cold.

Tom

[CFD940]

X2 with the Buddy Heater. I use the Bigger size Buddy Heater.

[ihunt]

For cold days I use Sterno Chafing Fuel With Stem Wick, Methanol just put under chair and let heat rise, it keeps me comfortable and is extremely portable, I sometimes I light up two to get extra warm, I had deer past in front of me within a couple of yards and never been busted. For colder days I use my trusty mr. Buddy. I use them both in my ground blind.

[longbow joe]

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A small sterno stove from Walmart will keep a small blind nice n toasty .its odorless l use mine all the time . A can will last hours.
A small alluminum plate is fine or anything like that you don't need the stove.

[bigbowman]

I use my Big Buddy propane heater is my blind. I have a 4 man blind which is huge and that heater keeps it warm enough to sit comfortably in the coldest winter that Wisconsin can dish out! I use the conversion kit with a 6 ft hose and connect to a 30# tank that sits outside of my blind. It usually lasts the whole season on that one tank. Good luck!

[Tom]

I use my Big Buddy propane heater is my blind. I have a 4 man blind which is huge and that heater keeps it warm enough to sit comfortably in the coldest winter that Wisconsin can dish out! I use the conversion kit with a 6 ft hose and connect to a 30# tank that sits outside of my blind. It usually lasts the whole season on that one tank. Good luck!

Either you have a lot more energy than I ever had or your blind is not far from your house or vehicle. The homemade alcohol burner (methanol) I used for the long hikes hunting, but I stopped using methanol because there was claims the fumes were really bad for you. There are different arguments on how bad or even if it is bad for you, but, I believe no fumes are good for you. But it is you choice as to what you submit your body too.

Tom

[W.Miguire]

Thanks folks. I am going to try my buddy heater to day hope I won't blow up
W.M.

[catclr]

Has anyone used a heater in their ground blind ? it's going to be cold the next couple of days and i'm thinking of using mine. do you think it will spook the deer?
W.M.

Here is a video about heaters and deer-----https://bit.ly/2NJFqnP
Bottom line is Deer really don't care, if you use a heater.

[rmb721]

I use a Mr. Buddy heater.

I have also used a metal five gallon bucket. Cut about five 3/4 inch holes around the bottom edge for air supply. Put all the holes in one area, not all the way around, so the wind doesn't blow out the candles. Light a couple short candles in the bottom of the bucket.

Put a piece of carpet on the lid. Sit on the bucket with your coat hanging down around the bucket. The heat will come right up through the coat.

Just make sure your underwear is not wet from rain or you could get blisters. Don't ask how I know this to be true.

[bigbowman]

I use my Big Buddy propane heater is my blind. I have a 4 man blind which is huge and that heater keeps it warm enough to sit comfortably in the coldest winter that Wisconsin can dish out! I use the conversion kit with a 6 ft hose and connect to a 30# tank that sits outside of my blind. It usually lasts the whole season on that one tank. Good luck!

Either you have a lot more energy than I ever had or your blind is not far from your house or vehicle. The homemade alcohol burner (methanol) I used for the long hikes hunting, but I stopped using methanol because there was claims the fumes were really bad for you. There are different arguments on how bad or even if it is bad for you, but, I believe no fumes are good for you. But it is you choice as to what you submit your body too.

Tom

I hunt my own farm property. On the furthest blinds or towers, I use my atv to get to them. My favorite blind set up is right behind the barn! Not that far of a hike to get there. I only bring my bow and a bottle of water, everything else I leave in each individual blind.

[ko4nrbs]

I bought one of these 4 or 5 years ago. Works great in my Doghouse ground blind. The ceiling in the ground blind traps the heat and keeps it tolerable when it is really cold. I used it this morning and it was 16 deg F. I was comfortable though I was also dressed for the cold. The heater takes the bite out of the cold and allows you to sit for longer periods. I can't last long in cold weather unless I have a heater. I have neuropathy in both legs so long sits in cold weather can be torture.
https://www.amazon.com/Texsport-Portable-Outdoor-Propane-Heater/dp/B000P9GZSW/ref=sr_1_11?dchild=1&keywords=propane+heater&qid=1573595962&sr=8-11#customerReviews
It has never failed me.

Got tired of buying the little green bottles so I bought this:
Bought the 5 pound one:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B077BLDL7T/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
My Propane fill station charges $10.00 to fill it. Ask around and you may get it filled even cheaper. Don't let them charge what it costs to fill a 20lb bottle!! That is a rip off.
Small enough for the Ameristep 2 Man Chair blind so it will be no problem in most blinds.

Had to buy this elbow to attach my heater to the bottle.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000AMC5VU/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Can't use a hose with the heater I have because the tank supports it.

Have shot deer at 15 yards with the heater on.

Bill

[W.Miguire]

I have had my heater for several years but never used it, so got up enough nerve and took it out to day and gave it a try. Holy smokes was it nice . the older I get the colder I get . I used a peace of tinfoil to devert the heat my way. and had a big doe come in and she was more interested in mating than eating she walked to a new scrape and peed and walked the other way . don 't know if the heater spooked her because I shut it down so I could cover it up . got some snow coming in tonight . well I glad I tried it it keeps you warm and comfy .
W.M.

[janesy]

I use a Mr. Buddy heater.

I have also used a metal five gallon bucket. Cut about five 3/4 inch holes around the bottom edge for air supply. Put all the holes in one area, not all the way around, so the wind doesn't blow out the candles. Light a couple short candles in the bottom of the bucket.

Put a piece of carpet on the lid. Sit on the bucket with your coat hanging down around the bucket. The heat will come right up through the coat.

Just make sure your underwear is not wet from rain or you could get blisters. Don't ask how I know this to be true.

Great idea!

[ihunt]

I use a Mr. Buddy heater.

I have also used a metal five gallon bucket. Cut about five 3/4 inch holes around the bottom edge for air supply. Put all the holes in one area, not all the way around, so the wind doesn't blow out the candles. Light a couple short candles in the bottom of the bucket.

Put a piece of carpet on the lid. Sit on the bucket with your coat hanging down around the bucket. The heat will come right up through the coat.

Just make sure your underwear is not wet from rain or you could get blisters. Don't ask how I know this to be true.

Great idea!

What the wet underwear or the bucket idea? Lol
Just joking around.