Hi MichaelJ,

We run a similar system as benjammin in our wall tent while moose hunting.

At the rear of the 14' x 16' canvas wall tent (we sleep on cots along the sides) is where the "kitchen" area is. Here we have a 40lb propane tank with a Coleman extension pole mounted to it, a Coleman lantern sits on top of the pole to provide light for cooking. Off the lower-side port runs a short hose to a 3 burner Coleman stove on a stand and off the upper-side port a long hose snakes across the ceiling of the tent to the mid-point where a second Coleman lantern is suspended. All lanterns are the Piezo ignition type or have a twist-sparker installed (very handy). There is usually a third lantern attached to a 5lb propane tank that sits on the centre table or is used outside to provide area lighting.

We tried using a propane burner type heater (Martin brand I think) but found that a sheet metal woodstove works better as it provides a lot of heat (often too much) and the fuel is free on-site so you do not have to haul it in.

I have often used this equipment indoors in my garage during power outages but as others have already mentioned be very careful about poisonous gas build-up.

Mike