Coleman BlackCat PerfecTemp Catalytic Heater

by Coleman

Product Features

• Powerful 3,000-BTU heating unit
• Runs up to 7 hours on one 16.4-oz. propane cylinder (sold separately)
• PerfecTemp Catalytic technology for safe, efficient flameless heat -- at the game, in the tent, in the garage or around the home
• Easy-grip handle for convenient carrying
• Legs fold up for easy storage

Product Description

Product Description

The Coleman 5038-800 BlackCat Perfectemp Catalytic Propane Heater provides you with comfortable warmth whether you are indoors or in a tent. This Coleman BlackCat heater is incredibly portable for its heat output, with an easy-to-grip handle that makes it easy to carry, and compact legs that integrate into its collar for easy storage.

The BlackCat's 3,000 BTU output will operate for up to seven hours on one 16.4 ounce cylinder of propane (not included).

Manufacturer Warranty
Limited lifetime warranty

Product Description

A great portable heater to take with you on a camping trip, to a sports outing or in your golf cart, the Coleman SportCat Heater features a 3000-BTU heater that will run for up to 7 hours on a single 16.4-ounce can of propane (sold separately). The BlackCat features PerfecTemp Catalytic technology, for safe, efficient, flameless heat. Its legs fold up for easy storage, and an easy-grip handle provides comfortable, convenient carrying. Limited 5-year warranty.

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 9.4 x 9 x 9.1 inches ; 4 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 4.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B0009PUR9U
• Item model number: 2000004165
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (34 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #9,842 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors)
  • #5 in Sports & Outdoors > Outdoor Recreation > Camping & Hiking > Safety & Survival > Emergency Warmers
  • #63 in Home Improvement > Safety & Security > Emergency Kits

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

36 of 36 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Works Great!, June 15, 2008

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Dablox (Utah) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Coleman BlackCat PerfecTemp Catalytic Heater (Sports)

I bought this from a retail box store for a little more than it is going for here on Amazon for an early season camping trip just 2 weeks ago. It looks great and performs very well. Right out of the box, the two legs that hold it up kept collapsing. I had to tighten each of them up with a phillips screwdriver. It stayed up with no problem after that. It lights almost instantly with a match (more on that later) by holding it against the outside of the ring. For the first while, it was burning off the factory 'oils', etc, so I was a bit stinky. After that, it was fine. I recommend running it outside of your sleeping space for 5 to 10 minutes to get that initial stink out.
It will heat for around 7 hours on the high setting with one standard size bottle of propane. They do not recommend that this be connected to a full size propane tank.
Really the only problem that I had with the unit as a whole was that fact that there was no electronic ignition on it. You have to light it outside of the sleeping space with a match/lighter. I would have bought the one with the built in igniter, if the store had it in stock. Otherwise it works great.

15 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Near Perfect, July 17, 2008

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D. Card "Bushman" (Monroe, WA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Coleman BlackCat PerfecTemp Catalytic Heater (Sports)

I have owned this item for a couple of years now and I won't go winter or fall camping without it (unless I am packing in). I run it in the tent right before I hit the sack and then run it again when I wake in the morning. It requires one square foot of ventilation (don't forget that).

The only downside is that the handles can slide down if you don't set it up correctly. Due to this, I never leave it running when I am not awake.

I highly recommend this item.

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great for warming up the camper shell, January 2, 2009

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Baxter (Eatonville, WA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Coleman BlackCat PerfecTemp Catalytic Heater (Sports)

Got one of these for warming up my pickup truck camper shell when camping - works great - no issues with smell as mentioned in other reviews but would have preferred the type with piezoelectric ignitor.