The Nomad Blog

The Nomad Blog is for people who don't let the temperature call the shots. Whether you're dry camping in the backcountry, extending your patio season, or keeping warm on the water, we cover the gear, tips, and know-how to stay comfortable anywhere — no outlet required.

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Thermoelectrical Generation

Blazon Portable Heater (Blazon Heaters Confidential) Electrothermal Analysis Version 1 Presented by Michael Salter Overview The Blazon heater utilizes bottled propane as an energy source to provide radiated heat and...

Thermoelectrical Generation

Blazon Portable Heater (Blazon Heaters Confidential) Electrothermal Analysis Version 1 Presented by Michael Salter Overview The Blazon heater utilizes bottled propane as an energy source to provide radiated heat and...

RVs and camper vans parked at night with illuminated windows against mountain backdrop

Home is Where the Hearth is : How My BlazOn EMB...

This Is The Cabin Portable Heater For Getting Away (and Staying Warm) The Portable EMBER Propane Heater is the Offgrid Hearth for your Cabin in the Woods What’s in a...

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Home is Where the Hearth is : How My BlazOn EMB...

This Is The Cabin Portable Heater For Getting Away (and Staying Warm) The Portable EMBER Propane Heater is the Offgrid Hearth for your Cabin in the Woods What’s in a...

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BlazOn Heaters founder with early EMBER propane heater prototype in Seattle workshop

Inventor’s Story

A lifelong path towards inventing a high-efficiency, forced-air, portable hybrid heater.

Inventor’s Story

A lifelong path towards inventing a high-efficiency, forced-air, portable hybrid heater.

CSA indoor certified propane boat cabin heater — BlazOn EMBER safety article header

Why CSA Indoor Certification Is Non-Negotiable ...

Most propane heaters aren't safe for boat cabins. Learn why CSA indoor certification is the only standard that matters — and what else to check before you buy.

Why CSA Indoor Certification Is Non-Negotiable ...

Most propane heaters aren't safe for boat cabins. Learn why CSA indoor certification is the only standard that matters — and what else to check before you buy.

The Forced-Air Propane Heater That Powers Itself: How the EMBER's Built-In Thermoelectric Generator Works

The Forced-Air Propane Heater That Powers Itsel...

Most portable heaters need power to run. The BlazOn EMBER generates its own. Using a built-in thermoelectric generator, the EMBER converts heat from its own flame into electricity — enough...

The Forced-Air Propane Heater That Powers Itsel...

Most portable heaters need power to run. The BlazOn EMBER generates its own. Using a built-in thermoelectric generator, the EMBER converts heat from its own flame into electricity — enough...

Why CSA Indoor Certification Is Non-Negotiable for Boat Cabin Heating

Why CSA Indoor Certification Is Non-Negotiable ...

Not all propane heaters are created equal — especially when lives are on the water. CSA indoor certification isn't a marketing badge; it's a life-safety standard that determines whether a...

Why CSA Indoor Certification Is Non-Negotiable ...

Not all propane heaters are created equal — especially when lives are on the water. CSA indoor certification isn't a marketing badge; it's a life-safety standard that determines whether a...