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.

Blog Posts

EMBER by BlazOn self-powered propane heater keeping a boat flybridge warm all season on the water

Stay On the Flybridge All Season: Why EMBER Is ...

Your flybridge is the best seat on the boat — so why let the cold drive you below? EMBER by BlazOn Heaters is the world's first self-powered forced-air propane heater...

Stay On the Flybridge All Season: Why EMBER Is ...

Your flybridge is the best seat on the boat — so why let the cold drive you below? EMBER by BlazOn Heaters is the world's first self-powered forced-air propane heater...

Mushroom patio heater cost breakdown for hospitality venues compared to the BlazOn EMBER

The $2,100 Problem With Mushroom Heaters — And ...

If your venue runs mushroom heaters on the patio or terrace, you're likely spending over $2,100 more per year than you need to — and delivering a worse guest experience...

The $2,100 Problem With Mushroom Heaters — And ...

If your venue runs mushroom heaters on the patio or terrace, you're likely spending over $2,100 more per year than you need to — and delivering a worse guest experience...

CSA certification shield badge graphic — Indoor Safe CSA Certified — BlazOn EMBER safety article header

Is a Propane Heater Safe to Use Indoors? What t...

CSA certification is the only standard that tells you a propane heater is genuinely safe to run indoors — but the label alone doesn't tell the whole story. Here's what...

Is a Propane Heater Safe to Use Indoors? What t...

CSA certification is the only standard that tells you a propane heater is genuinely safe to run indoors — but the label alone doesn't tell the whole story. Here's what...

Infographic with room size icons showing 4K 9K and 18K BTU configurations — Find Your Perfect Heat — BlazOn EMBER sizing guide

How Many BTUs Do You Need? The Complete Propane...

BTU stands for British Thermal Unit — it's the standard measure of how much heat a heater can produce per hour. When you're choosing a propane heater, getting the BTU...

How Many BTUs Do You Need? The Complete Propane...

BTU stands for British Thermal Unit — it's the standard measure of how much heat a heater can produce per hour. When you're choosing a propane heater, getting the BTU...

Serene outdoor patio at dusk with string lights and warm amber glow — No Outlet No Batteries No Limits — BlazOn EMBER blog header

The Best Patio Heater That Doesn't Need an Outl...

You've found the perfect spot on your deck. The furniture is right. The view is right. The only problem is that once the sun goes down — or the season...

The Best Patio Heater That Doesn't Need an Outl...

You've found the perfect spot on your deck. The furniture is right. The view is right. The only problem is that once the sun goes down — or the season...

Bold VS typography comparison graphic — EMBER vs. the rest — BlazOn EMBER blog header

BlazOn EMBER vs. Mr. Heater Buddy: Which Portab...

If you've spent any time searching for a portable propane heater, you've run into the Mr. Heater Buddy. It's everywhere — Amazon, Home Depot, Walmart, camping forums, van life subreddits....

BlazOn EMBER vs. Mr. Heater Buddy: Which Portab...

If you've spent any time searching for a portable propane heater, you've run into the Mr. Heater Buddy. It's everywhere — Amazon, Home Depot, Walmart, camping forums, van life subreddits....