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I'm conserend with CO-2 in side the tent
By Mike
Ranked #676 - Canister Stoves
November 9, 2009
I'm conserend with CO-2 in side the tent
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Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
By Eivind
Ranked #559 - Canister Stoves
April 10, 2010
No one is going to recommend cooking inside the tent. But real life (weather conditions come to mind) can be quite different then what is written in the user manuals. If you do decide to use it inside your tent then do so sitting upright with all the vents maybe even door open. Ventilation is key when cooking inside your tent!
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
By Michael Kisow
Ranked #23 - Canister Stoves
November 22, 2009
Not to mention that it gives off a massive fireball when lit!
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
By Jason Livingston
Ranked #26 - Canister Stoves
November 10, 2009
Though this stove looks like it would work as a tent heater, DON'T DO IT! Most would set the heat to low (this stove burns very hot) which is the worst possible setting because this is where it puts out the most carbon monoxide (carbon monoxide displaces oxygen in the lungs which results in suffocation). The reason is the flame has to get above 3,000 degrees F in order for the heat to bond carbon molecules creating carbon dioxide (harmless gas). Thus, on LOW, the Reactor puts out enough carbon monoxide to be worrisome and is seriously not recommended. Even inside a vestibule you have to make sure you have adequate through ventilation. For the record, MSR strongly recommends not using the Reactor inside an enclosure. It is up to you if you wish to follow this advice or not. If you do, use on HIGH as this will put off more carbon dioxide and less carbon monoxide.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
By Angus Bohanon
Ranked #243 - Canister Stoves
November 9, 2009
Yeah I wouldn't use it inside the tent. Use it in the vestibule if you have to, but with a flap open for ventilation.
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Tech Specs:
- Material:
- stainless steel
- Fuel Type:
- MSR IsoPro
- Burn Time:
- 80 min
- Boil Time:
- 3 min
- Auto Ignition:
- no
- Windscreen:
- yes
- Heat Reflector:
- yes
- Parts Kit:
- no
- Cleaning Tool:
- no
- Fuel Bottle or Canister Included:
- no
- Stuff Sack:
- no
- Hard Case:
- yes
- Weight:
- 1 lb 2 oz
- Recommended Use:
- backpacking, camping, cooking
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- lifetime
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