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

Why Forced-Air Patio Heaters Outperform Traditional Radiant Heaters — And Why It's Not Even Close

Why Forced-Air Patio Heaters Outperform Traditi...

Mushroom heaters have been the default outdoor heating solution for decades. But default doesn't mean best. Forced-air technology delivers heat directly to your guests instead of radiating it into the...

Why Forced-Air Patio Heaters Outperform Traditi...

Mushroom heaters have been the default outdoor heating solution for decades. But default doesn't mean best. Forced-air technology delivers heat directly to your guests instead of radiating it into the...

Propane vs Electric Heaters: Which Is Better for RVs, Boats & Patios?

Propane vs Electric Heaters: Which Is Better fo...

Propane vs Electric Heaters: Which Is Better for RVs, Boats & Patios? If you’re choosing a heater for an RV, boat, or outdoor patio, you’re already past the awareness stage....

Propane vs Electric Heaters: Which Is Better fo...

Propane vs Electric Heaters: Which Is Better for RVs, Boats & Patios? If you’re choosing a heater for an RV, boat, or outdoor patio, you’re already past the awareness stage....

Man and woman sitting on patio chairs around a beige outdoor heater with drinks at dusk

BlazOn Heaters is one of only 7 companies to ac...

Delivery Update!  Parts are on the way and we will be shipping in time for Christmas!

BlazOn Heaters is one of only 7 companies to ac...

Delivery Update!  Parts are on the way and we will be shipping in time for Christmas!

Couple toasting with drinks around a stone table with snacks and a modern outdoor heater under a white screen

The EMBER by BlazOn Heaters Earns CSA Certifica...

We’re excited to share that the EMBER, our flagship portable heater, is officially CSA certified for both indoor and outdoor use. This milestone underscores our dedication to delivering not only...

The EMBER by BlazOn Heaters Earns CSA Certifica...

We’re excited to share that the EMBER, our flagship portable heater, is officially CSA certified for both indoor and outdoor use. This milestone underscores our dedication to delivering not only...

Crowded outdoor winter farmers market with people shopping and stalls under umbrellas and wooden canopies

Going Back to Ballard: Part 1: BlazOn Heaters N...

BlazOn Heaters, makers of the BlazOn EMBER high-efficiency hybrid propane marine heater, open their new facility in the culturally rich, and progressively hip, Historic Ballard neighborhood of Seattle.

Going Back to Ballard: Part 1: BlazOn Heaters N...

BlazOn Heaters, makers of the BlazOn EMBER high-efficiency hybrid propane marine heater, open their new facility in the culturally rich, and progressively hip, Historic Ballard neighborhood of Seattle.

Magnifying glass focusing on the map of Canada and northern United States showing provinces and major cities

Moosejaw Radio Part 9 Chisasibi ᒋᓵᓰᐲ to Wemindj...

Moosejaw Radio is a lighthearted, sometimes informative, blog about living and traveling in the 21st Century while navigating a progressively digital planet in real time, juxtaposing contemporary geographies with the myriad histories that enrich them. ...

Moosejaw Radio Part 9 Chisasibi ᒋᓵᓰᐲ to Wemindj...

Moosejaw Radio is a lighthearted, sometimes informative, blog about living and traveling in the 21st Century while navigating a progressively digital planet in real time, juxtaposing contemporary geographies with the myriad histories that enrich them. ...