One of the most significant factors that affect the level of safety a heater offers is its base. A bigger base ensures better stability and always keeps the heater upright. Some other safety features include cool housing and a tip-over protection switch. As a versatile product, it comes with a tip-over protection switch, a thermal overheat protection device, and cool-touch housing. These features help guarantee users’ safety. In case the heater accidently tips over, it could theoretically start a fire by igniting combustible items nearby. The Diddy is surprisingly powerful for its size and can match the power of its bigger sibling the Kampa Cuboid at 750W or 1500W. The downside is that because it’s so small, that hot air is not easy to distribute across a big camping space – for smaller tents and campervans, it’s perfect though and a great price. Power output is one of the primary deciding factors when it comes to choosing the best camping heater for your trips. If the heater isn’t powerful enough to fight the cold, what’s the point of getting it? Therefore, make sure it produces enough heat to serve the purpose. It sports a compact design that can easily fit into limited space and can work even if there is no airflow. But don’t mistake it for being light-duty. Although it does not take up a lot of space, it’s powerful enough to keep you warm on the most chilly nights.

The Atom One is surprisingly quiet in operation, with a recorded noise level of only -40dB. This is attributed to the 9-blade fans which Dreo have fitted – most of the competitors only use 3 blade fans.

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The first thing question you should ask when looking at a camping heater is: is it safe? Look for models with a bigger base, making it more stable. Look for heaters with safety features, such as a tip-over switch or cool outer housing.

Supprised how good this heater is for how compact it is. We have a large tent and this heater worked really well The Kampa Diddy Portable Heater is among the most affordable heaters on the market. You can easily use it when camping outside and in garages, caravans, sheds, conservatories, porches, workshops, and even around your home. Additional options are to get thermal sleeping bag liners or bring a duvet for over the top if space is not an issue.Okay, an obvious one. It’s a good idea to sleep in your base layers as these tend to be breathable.

Impressively, its power output is between 750W and 1500W with an oscillating function that rotates the heat output and spreads it evenly around your camping space. This makes it great for warmer months as it helps circulate the room temperature effectively. With the built-in thermostatic controller, you can easily control the heater for the most comfortable room temperature. By using a small but powerful camping heater you can make the most out of your winter trips, turning your tent into a sauna. You can then enjoy camping all year round. Brilliant little heater. Gets very hot, and is very useful for heating small spaces. Wish it had a handle though - it gets way too hot to touch on the front

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Heaters also come in a variety of sizes, shapes and build qualities with different safety features depending on the technology used. Choosing the best camping heater can therefore be a challenging task. For us, the main features come down to the following: