Aragorn,
Personally, I don't think I'd use the Shangri-La with a heater. There is only one exit and the tent is made of lightweight synthetic materials. I certainly wouldn't have anything that could spark.
Having said that, I have cooked in mine on a small gas stove. Depending on what configuration you have, you can clear space for bare ground inside:
a. The Nest. Unpeg the front few and push the nest back to the rear of the tent.
b. Groundsheet. Again, unpeg the front/side and fold it back.
c. Half-Groundsheet. This only covers half of the floor space anyway so just set it up how you want it.
I wouldn't use a liquid fuel stove or trangia because of the risk of burning fuel spills but I have used a Jetboil or small gas burner with a windshield. With the Jetboil, you can also use the hanging kit from the central pole. Usual rules apply (no excessive movement in the tent when stove is on and, at least with the Jetboil, you can hold it steady by the handle.
Horses for courses, etc.
They are great tents, though. Very versatile and surprisingly lightweight if you use with just a groundsheet.
Personally, I don't think I'd use the Shangri-La with a heater. There is only one exit and the tent is made of lightweight synthetic materials. I certainly wouldn't have anything that could spark.
Having said that, I have cooked in mine on a small gas stove. Depending on what configuration you have, you can clear space for bare ground inside:
a. The Nest. Unpeg the front few and push the nest back to the rear of the tent.
b. Groundsheet. Again, unpeg the front/side and fold it back.
c. Half-Groundsheet. This only covers half of the floor space anyway so just set it up how you want it.
I wouldn't use a liquid fuel stove or trangia because of the risk of burning fuel spills but I have used a Jetboil or small gas burner with a windshield. With the Jetboil, you can also use the hanging kit from the central pole. Usual rules apply (no excessive movement in the tent when stove is on and, at least with the Jetboil, you can hold it steady by the handle.
Horses for courses, etc.
They are great tents, though. Very versatile and surprisingly lightweight if you use with just a groundsheet.
