I am considering this for using outdoor for tailgating or camping. would this keep everyone somewhat warm while sitting close by outside?
886699
I find it better for heating a room because the heat goes straight up. I have to stand right beside it to feel the heat. I think a directional heater that attaches on top op the propane tank would be better for tailgating or camping in my opinion.
886700
Puts out most of the heat straight up kind off needs a roof to contain the heat
886701
That's how I use it. It's ok but not amazing as a replacement campfire. It uses a lot of propane, about half a tank per night.
886702
I tnink it would but most of the heat emits from the top and it is kind of loud. if you're being quiet around a campfire
886703
Yes - on one side. The output is equivalent to a home furnace. Gets very hot! Made for open space but not to be enclosed.
842123
It's really only warm on the top. For summer camping it should suffice. You could put another bag in it.
888196
I used it when it was about 50 degrees out and it worked well. I also used it when it was 40 degrees, but 40 was too cold and unless you were sitting right next to it, it did not keep you warm.
1825117
I have one and my husband and I love this!! I don't feel that it really retains body heat I have one and still use a heating blanket at night. I would definitely recommend this
561720
not really, it's actually pretty warm I wouldn't use it summer camping then again I wouldn't go camping in the summer
397628
I use it for golfing. It is excellent forblocking the wind. I use it from about 32 degrees to low 50s. Any higher and I think you might get too warm.
1086500
We do not find it to be excessively warm. We are very happy with it; it is in our travel trailer.
1523770
It may take the chill off, but without a fan to move the heat, I doubt it will warm it up. Maybe 2 of them would. I would recommend the black cat. We use it for winter tent camping and it is awesome!
888198
You would still need a jacket. If you sit close you will feel warmth, but not really a lot of heat.
2111655
The bag is insulated, so it should keep things warm as well as cool. Haven't really tried it though. I heat my lunch at work usually. Very happy with this product overall. If you want something designed specifically to stay warm check out warmandtote.comMy daughter bought a couple of these for my grandsons and they work great
1831430
I didn't find the bag to be too hot. We overnighted at just above an 8,500ft summit in Southern California with windy conditions and it kept me warm. It's light weight material allows for good night sleep in most conditions. It should be comfortable to use in both situations.
1934815
used this at Army Navy tailgate in Dec of 2012 at Philadelphia, PA.. it performed well at heating hot chocolate... and other items we cooked for the game... puts out a lot of BTUs so cold weather (near freezing) is not a problem.
2133295
I have used mine in Washington state camping and used it in my hammock with my sleeping bag and it was great, the temperature was around 60 during the day and low 40s at night. I would not recommend anything colder than that if its a stand alone blanket, but yeah it will keep you relatively dry and alive but you will be cold if it were anything below 40 especially of it were below freezing.
1381082
I would hate to offer you a response. I used this heater in a non heated building and it kept me warm as long as I was in close proximity. You may be better served if you asked the manufacturer.
665313
We live in El Paso, TX and it gets over 100 degrees in the summer. The material did get hot, especially if the sun was directly on it. It wasn't extremely hot to the touch, but it was very warm. We kept a white towel in the car to cover the seat up when we were not in the car, and also would put ice packs on the seat under the towel to keep it cool, which helped tremendously.
440717
My daughter used it in college for comfort. She doesn't think it dissipates body heat but felt the topper was excellent as providing enough padding for a comfortable night's sleep.
1086322
I have mine placed under a gazebo so the distribution is felt by everyone. I think it provides plenty of warmth but it doesn't reach your legs as much as your upper body.