Vogelzang Standard Barrel Wood Stove Kit

[338winmag]

Not sure if this is the right forum thread so apologies ahead of time.

For your hunting camp stove in those who use wall tents (mine is 14x16)
Do any of you use the Vogelzang Standard Barrel Wood Stove Kit with a 30 gal or 55 gal drum for heating inside the tent?

I was told that the manufacturer does not suggest because the heat gets too hot for tent?

Any thoughts. I am trying to save the expense of purchasing the $350.00 camp stoves.

Thanks
338winmag

 

[257 Ackley]

I have this one that doubles for my wall tent and my portable sauna. Not knowing how cold it gets where you use it, but this takes care of me in the wall tent for elk hunts in Montana in late October/early December and heats my sauna (made out of insulated fish house material) to over 200 degrees in Minnesota winters.
http://www.kotulas.com/deals/ProductDis ... 20Grill%20>%20Grills%20&%20Grilling%20Accessories&cm_ite=23736&srccode=cii_10043468&cpncode=26-129837014-2

 

[338winmag]

Hery that is a good price. how big is your tent. In Colorado at 10,500 and above, it can get 0 degrees pretty easy even in second season (end of october)

I was trying to go the barrel kit route, but I am wondering if this gets too hot from the thin barrel material to place in a tent without a firewall or barrier?

Thanks
Steve

 

[338winmag]

I had called a vendor for these kits and their claim was that it would get too hot next to tent material and also --> mobile homes, pre fab homes, etc. ????

So I called Vogelzang directly and here is what I got.
"We have this all over our site not to place this in mobile home, tents etc.."

So I asked why, and they stated it has "flame and material in these structures can catch fire easily" ??????

so asked what about your box wood stoves for tents. Again they stated "absolutely not!"

So I then stated you are saying none of these stoves for a tent. Again "Absolutely not!" ??

Well now I might get it.. This might be all about lawsuits????

Geeesh...

I am wondering if anyone has used these barrel kits for hunting in wall tents. I need some actual first hand experience if there is anyone out there with such. Otherwise I might have to spend the extra dollars for the thicker steel camp stoves that are $300+. (sigh)

thanks
338winmag

 

[Guest]

I haven't used a wall tent and wood stove for heat, but I will offer my thoughts in short form. I'd say, in the grand scheme of things, the $300-350 for the wood stove is a small fraction of the cost of the hunt. I'd go ahead and get the right tool for the job, so to speak. I like heavy duty, and thicker walls will provide more stability, longevity, and safety. It appears the overall difference in price would be $300, minus whatever the materials costs for the barrel are, and the labor costs (or time) to put it all together. So, if you can source a barrel cheap or free, and do the work yourself, you're only saving about $275-300. That's not even the price of the tag you're hunting with...

There are a few things I won't go cheap on. Boots, long johns, bullets, bedding, and now I'll add, wood stoves for in the tent. It's too easy to die in a fire, IMO. Warm and alive is a much better way to wake up.

 

[338winmag]

Good Point.

Thanks
Going to get a real camp stove. :wink:

 

[DrMike]

Going to get a real camp stove.

I think that is the best choice. Nothing like being on the backside of a mountain without shelter and equipment because it all burned.

 

[muleman]

338winmag,
I've been using these for years - best I ever found! My stove has been used for 15 years and is still going strong. Give Chris a call and he'll help you size the stove for your conditions and tent size. It's important because you can heat yourself right out of a tent.
http://www.kwikkamp.com/octagon-stoves.cfm

Scott

 

[SJB358]

338winmag,
I've been using these for years - best I ever found! My stove has been used for 15 years and is still going strong. Give Chris a call and he'll help you size the stove for your conditions and tent size. It's important because you can heat yourself right out of a tent.
http://www.kwikkamp.com/octagon-stoves.cfm

Scott

Thanks for the heads up Scott. I am still searching for a nice tent stove..

 

[baltz526]

I have tried several tent stoves over the years. I bought a Cylinder stove from them out of utah. Best stove i have found. Buy the long legs. My current wall tent is a 12'x14' I bought the midsized stove and it is perfect for up to a 15'x20'. Last feb we had one of the cabelas knockoffs of the cylinder stove setup in a 12'x20' and it did not do as good of job. Burned about twice the wood and kept a fire about half as long. The barrel kits work pretty good and we have used a 55gal one in a 16'x32' with good results.

 

[C.Smith]

I haven't used a wall tent and wood stove for heat, but I will offer my thoughts in short form. I'd say, in the grand scheme of things, the $300-350 for the wood stove is a small fraction of the cost of the hunt. I'd go ahead and get the right tool for the job, so to speak. I like heavy duty, and thicker walls will provide more stability, longevity, and safety. It appears the overall difference in price would be $300, minus whatever the materials costs for the barrel are, and the labor costs (or time) to put it all together. So, if you can source a barrel cheap or free, and do the work yourself, you're only saving about $275-300. That's not even the price of the tag you're hunting with...

There are a few things I won't go cheap on. Boots, long johns, bullets, bedding, and now I'll add, wood stoves for in the tent. It's too easy to die in a fire, IMO. Warm and alive is a much better way to wake up.

Does not even have to be a barrel. My brother in law had a friend make us two stoves using hot water tank (the actual tank part) and used semi truck exhaust tubes for the stack. They are big and hold a lot of wood but can damp them down to last a long time and not put too much heat out.

Corey

 

[baltz526]

It is possible to get the barrel stove too hot. If you open it wide open full of wood then walk away. But if you operate it like all wood stoves should be used it works fine. Do not use a 55gal unless you have a huge tent. The 30gal barrel is what i would do. If you want less heat, build a smaller fire. Remember to fill bottom of stove with dirt. An in pipe damper is also needed.