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Coleman BlackCat Catalytic Heater

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The portable Coleman BlackCat™ catalytic heater will keep you warm long after the sun goes down.

Flameless, 8 in. burner head radiates heat; pressure regulates to provide consistent output regardless of air temperature or elevation
3,000 BTU output operates up to 7 hrs. on a single 16.4 oz. disposable propane canister, sold separately
Easy-start electronic ignition is reliable
Compact and lightweight for easy travel
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Coleman BlackCat Catalytic Heater Customer Reviews

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Coleman BlackCat Catalytic Heater

3.6

(based on 5 reviews)

80%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Easy to use (4)

Cons

Best Uses

Camping (3)

Reviewed by 5 customers

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Jan

2011

(6 of 8 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

It was Christmas in October!

By mskatharinemsw

from So Cal, CA

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Pros

Easy To Use

Cons

STINKY

Best Uses

Car Camping

Comments about Coleman BlackCat Catalytic Heater:

Yes, like the other reviewer commented: the heater stinks, but that's a given. Hence the word "catalytic". On our way to Yellowstone N.P. Dear Husband made an out of the way detour to buy this heater...I said he was wussing out on me! Well on our 5th day of camping everyone but 3 tent campers and a few straggler RV's fled the park "en mass" to avoid a massive snow storm coming in from the West. It was a high of 29 degrees/low of 23. We hunkered down in that tent, fired up that heater, popped open the wine and played cards all night while being blanketed with inches of snow. It was so so nice to have ANY heat...I had a second helping of humble pie. That freezing night in a warm tent was like Christmas morning and one of our fondest memories of camping...even if Dear Husband wussed out on me! Just buy the heater...it's so worth it!

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Nov

2010

(6 of 7 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

a warm deal

By towerlighter

from TN

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Pros

Easy To Use
Heats up fast

Cons

Packing fuel can get bulk
Plastic legs

Best Uses

Camping
On short hikes
Tents or sm cabins

Comments about Coleman BlackCat Catalytic Heater:

just got mine, i was a little ify about how well it would work in a tent. kept hearing the saying you cant heat up the neighborhood. that may still be a streach for it, but my 4 person tent it did warm just fine. I used it for 2 nights and did not empty the 16oz fuel can. I only ran it for a little while to warn the tent before going to bed and for changing clothes. It was only in the 30s if colder i may have used it more, im sure i will get anouther chance.

I only had one isse with it. the legs are plastic, and one of mine broke on the leg stop off on the first trip. so now that leg keeps folding up. it was my fault the pack fell over on it, but still sucks. im going to try and fix it.

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Jun

2011

(3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Takes the chill off

By Coley75

from Orange County, CA

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Pros

Easy To Use

Cons

Best Uses

Camping

Comments about Coleman BlackCat Catalytic Heater:

Got this for our trip to Yosemite this year where in the 2 years past the temps had dropped into the high 20s and low 30s. It wasn't as cold as last year, but it still did get into the 20s one night, but 30s and 40s the rest of the week. On high the heater warms our Kingdom 6 well, but it only lasts 7 hours which doesn't get us through the night and we woke up to some cold mornings. the low setting, you have to stand pretty close to the heater to feel the effects, but it is nice to take the chill off while changing clothes.

Note: the warnings say don't run it while asleep because of carbon monoxide dangers. Our Kingdom 6 is very ventilated and while we still were cautious, we did run it overnight and survived, but do take precautions for your unique situation.

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Dec

2010

(2 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Works Great..... but STINKY!!!!

By Mark Ducati

from Blue Ridge, Georgia

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Pros

Durable
Easy To Clean
Easy To Use
Improves Grill Function
Perfect Fit

Cons

STINKY

Best Uses

Hand Warmer

Comments about Coleman BlackCat Catalytic Heater:

The Catalytic Converter is just like the one on your car... it has a platinum coating on the surface. When heated, this thing gets hot... but very STINKY!

It works great for warming your tent and a single Coleman propane tank will burn all night for two nights... but this thing Stinks! Did I mention the smell?

For me personally, I'd rather be cold than smell this thing all night long...

Buy an "Infra Red" heater instead!

But remember to be mindful of ventilation and Carbon Monoxide build up.

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Mar

2012

1.0

Be aware of the switch

By asdfa8d

from colorado

About Me Occasional Griller

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Pros

Cons

Poor Design

Best Uses

Camping

Comments about Coleman BlackCat Catalytic Heater:

My issue with this heater is that it will turn on very easy, causing unlit propane to be released. For clarification, this doesn't mean it will be on fire, just that it may drain all your propane very quickly. I drove for a while with my recently purchased heater in the back seat of the car under a bag, one hour later the whole car was reeking like propane, it turns out that it is very easy to turn on the gas....way too easy. There should be a more sturdy guard on the switch.

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