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I used this in a canvas tent on a few cold weekends and it made a real difference. It's a wood burner with a carbon steel body, and once it's going it heats the tent quickly. The door has a viewing window, so you can keep an eye on the fire without opening it, and it locks shut, which I like with kids and dogs around. Airflow is controlled by the door damper and the adjustable chimney, and after a little practice it's easy to hold a steady burn overnight.
The cooking top is a flat plate with a removable 5.5" cover, and the kettle sat on it happily, so there's always hot water for tea. The two stainless side racks (14" × 6" each) are handy for drying gloves or keeping a mug warm. The detachable ash tray makes cleanup easy, and the fire poker is included.
Setup takes a bit of time. Assembly is required, and the five-section chimney, which is 2.5" in diameter with one adjustable section, goes together easily once you've done it once. Assembled it stands about 93" tall including the chimney, so check your tent has a stove jack and enough headroom. Fit it carefully and keep it well clear of the canvas.
Packing away is the best part. The legs fold, and the whole thing goes down to 18" × 11" × 10.5" and weighs 22 lbs, so it fits in the boot without a fight.
It needs feeding with short logs fairly often, and it takes a little patience to learn the airflow. For cold-weather camping, it's very good.