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You can buy flexible pipe sections on the internet, but not at Camp Chef, the best I can see. Rick

The Big Buddy heater with the 20 lb. tank is my number one way to stay warm here in Colorado, but I'm working hard to test other wood stoves to make that my new heat source. Rick

I never smell anything when using them, other then a little when hooking up or unhooking the cannisters or hose. Let me know if you have any other questions. Rick

I feel the same way sometimes. Mike has a nice RV, but I think it takes him longer to set it up then it takes me to set up the tent. Someday I'll find something that is easy to setup, but for now, I'm hanging out in my tent. Rick

You're absolutely correct. That's why I always have to vents open in my tent and have a CO2/O2 detector with me. Rick

The test was not about which heater would be hotter. It was to show how well they would do in sub-freezing weather, and what temperatures you could expect inside a canvas tent. Rick

I bought it on Amazon. See the link below. Signstek Wood Stove Fan: amzn.to/40NlViz Let me know if you have any other questions. Rick

@ Thanks Rick, I will pick one up!

I always keep two small vents open on both sides of the tent, no matter how cold, plus I have a CO2/O2 detector. Rick

I've seen a lot of people use these in a confined or closed environment and not have any issues, but I always recommend (and do this myself) to keep a window cracked for fresh air and keep a CO2/O2 sensor with you. Let me know if you have any other questions. Rick

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It's even better when camping in freezing temperatures outside. Rick

Cheesman Canyon is a beautiful place to fish and there's a great hiking trail along the river. Rick

Thank you for the thumbs up. Rick

I haven't done any more reviews on the Natural Atlas App, but I'm glad you brought this up and I'll shoot some more videos covering it, but I'll upload those videos on my Outdoor Emergency Tech channel. See the link below. www.youtube.com/@outdooremergencytech Check that channel out and let me know if you have any other questions. Rick

@@mikenrickoutdoors Thanks....look forward to it...and thanks for responding.

@@mikenrickoutdoors Thanks....look forward to it...and thanks for responding.

I have two small vents at the top of the tent on each side, and they unzip about 4 inches, plus I'll unzip about 6 inches in a window near my head. Let me know if you have any other questions. Rick

Do you sleep all night with it on? Do you get any readings or warnings on gas monitor? Thanks

@@dbloneproductions I do if it’s cold enough. I find the high setting is too much for any tent I own though. So I run it on low usually. I don’t have gas gauges tho. Just when it runs out I replace the bottle.

I do sleep with my heaters on all night. I have at least two vents open on my tent up high, and normally one window slightly open near my face, plus I have the CO2/O2 sensor. I have never had any issues or alerts. Rick

It's so cold here in Colorado during the winter that I run the Big Buddy on high all night, plus it's hooked up to a 20 lb. tank. The 20 lb. tanks only last about 1.5 days when It's so cold that I use them day and night, so I have plenty of tanks and hook up a new one every night so it doesn't run out at night, then I use the partial tanks during the day. Rick

It depends on what setting you run it on. What I do know is if you're running it on High it lasts me about 1.5 days. I will do some additional tests to see how long it will last on all settings. I want to be clear though that I will be testing this on the Big Buddy heater. Rick

It seems challenging to hook up the hose to the little buddy as it is meant to sit right on top of a cannister. How do you set this up to keep the Little Buddy sitting upright? Rick

I have never had any issues in all of my camping trips, but I do keep a few small vents open to keep some air flowing through the tent, plus I have a CO2 and O2 sensor with me. Rick

​@mikenrickoutdoors I was burned as a child and I am so scared of using any kind of heater but especially gas/kerosene ones. Would you say these heaters a safe. I live in an older home that we are trying to fix up. Which means at this time I need to buy a non electric heater. I just want to make sure they are safe for indoor use.

Most people say they are safe, and that is my opinion also, however, I would always make sure you have some fresh air circulating and a CO2/O2 detector. I am starting to test out diesel heaters that you can place outside or in some place like a garage, and run a hose into your tent or house. I have just begun testing these but it may be worth looking at. Rick

Glad to help. Let us know how you do. Rick

Absolutely! Rick

I haven't tried it but I suspect you can with the fitted sheet, but the foam pad would probably slide down unless you secured it better. My thoughts are if I wanted to set it up as a lounge chair, I would take the foam off. Rick

Interesting. Yes, my cooler does have a drain. Rick

It's an 18 HP motor. See the link below for the one Mike has. Hangkai 18HP Outboard Motor: amzn.to/3ObWPVk Let me know if you have any other questions. Rick

There was no Bluetooth on it. You may want to contact Maven directly on the linking to other devices. Rick

This was some of the first tests on the Big Buddy I shot, and since then, I have found out that the hose with the regulator is the best way to go. Good call. Thanks for the comment. Rick

I guess there's always a risk for anything, but I keep two vents open in my tent, even in the coldest weather here in Colorado, plus I have a CO2 / O2 Sensor, and have never had any issues. Rick

Its made for indoor use. Burns @ 99%

I made a mistake the first time I used it, but I always put the tank outside my tent now. Good catch. The other thing you should have is a CO2 / O2 detector. Rick

I have been using several heating sources from Mr Heaters to a wood stove, depending on the time of year and how long I'll be out. Let me know if you have any other questions. Rick

Thanks for the thumbs up. The Coleman Lounge cot has been my favorite due to the carry bag and the fourth set of legs at the foot of the cot, but recently, when my family was visiting, several people were sleeping on cots and they liked the REI Kingdom Cot better then the Cabela's cot, based on how they felt after sleeping all night. Let me know if you have additional questions. Rick

Good question, but in all of my rural camping here in Colorado, I choose my tent site carefully, then position my cot where it's on even ground. I've never had a problem with it moving or teetering back and forth. Good question though, and something I'll give more thought to. Rick

Good point. I hadn't considered that. Always a lot more to learn. Thanks. Rick

I don't know the answer but I'll hit Mike up and ask him. Rick

I don't know the answer but I'll hit Mike up and ask him. Rick

Is that what you call it? I don't remember how Mike referred to it in the video. Rick

@@mikenrickoutdoors I knew the technique, but not it was called, I learned it from the Ashley Book of Knots.

Thank you. I'll look that up. Rick

Interesting. I've been wanting to go to a larger tank. Have you looked for something larger? Rick

I bought my 30 lbs tank at Family Farm and Home. I think they carry smaller sizes too.

Any tractor supply should have the 20lb tanks. I also live in KY and I see them all over.

Great point. I have two dome light / fans that do exactly that. Having a fan push the heat out from the heater and a fan pushing the air down from the top of the tent helps a lot. Rick

What heaters do you like to use? Rick

It's called losing weight and being up around 9000 feet, plus not paying attention to my breathing and how it sounds on camera. If you check out any of my new videos on Camping with Rick, I think you'll see a big difference. See the link below. www.youtube.com/@CampingwithRick22 Rick

Much appreciated. Thanks. Rick

Thank you for the thumbs up. Rick

You're right. We only use the quick connect hose with the regulator now. Here's a link to the hose we use: amzn.to/4gxPavZ Rick

Glad to help. Rick

There are so many opinions about what is best. I recommend people do what I do and test different heat sources from wood stoves, propane stoves, diesel heaters, and kerosene heaters. This is a big discussion and it's great to hear your thoughts on this. Rick

I recommend that people use the type of hose that Mr Heater recommends. See the link below for that hose. Mr Heater Hose: amzn.to/3Vt3SMz Let me know if you have any other questions. Rick

If you have watched my videos you will see that I tell people to vent their tent or RV, plus have an O2 / CO2 detector. You're absolutely correct, that you need to be careful when you use these heaters. Rick

I like these heaters a lot but I have also learned to take a backup heater and hose with me. Rick

@mikenrickoutdoors I camp in moderate to extreme heat. Occasionally, I get caught in the cold, and the Buddy is fine. You just have to plan for where you want to go. If I was in Alaska for instance I would have at least three different sources for heat just in case.

Great points. Every trip and every location requires a different plan. Rick

Glad to help. Rick

I think I agree with you. I will be testing different wood stoves in the future and showing people how to control the heat, plus also how to cook on them. Rick

@mikenrickoutdoors honestly heaters are a godsend but its reliability of burning wood that appeals to me.

Great point. I have had several heaters have issues or the hose, or propane tank, but thankfully I have had backups. Rick