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Portable Buddy Heater
Mr. Heater

Portable Buddy Heater

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$99.50at Go2marine / LFS Marine & OutdoorChecked Nov 9

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  • Last seen at $99.50 at Go2marine / LFS Marine & Outdoor on Nov 9.

Our take on the Portable Buddy Heater

The Mr. Heater Portable Buddy is a radiant propane heater that screws onto a 1 lb. cylinder and puts out 4,000 or 9,000 BTU, enough for enclosed spaces like large tents up to about 225 sq. ft. It lights with a knob and push-button Piezo spark, and it shuts off on low oxygen or if it tips over. A fold-down handle and swivel regulator keep it compact and let you run it from a remote tank with a hose and filter. Owners like the quick, odor-light heat and the safety shut-offs; the main complaints are that it only runs a few hours on a small cylinder and that the low setting is still fairly warm for small spaces.

Best forHeating a large tent or ice-fishing shelterGarage, shed and job-site warmingPower-outage backup heatCampers who want no electricity needed
Pros
  • Two heat settings, 4,000 and 9,000 BTU
  • Runs on a 1 lb. propane cylinder with no power cord
  • Oxygen Depletion Sensor and tip-over shut-off
  • Swivel regulator accepts a hose for a bulk tank
  • Fold-down handle keeps it easy to carry and store
Cons
  • A 1 lb. cylinder lasts only a few hours on high
  • Low setting can be too warm for small, tight spaces
  • Needs ventilation; not for bedrooms or sleeping areas
  • Bulk-tank use requires a separate hose and filter

Portable Buddy Heater prices at every store

  • Go2marine / LFS Marine & OutdoorNew

    In stockReturn policy

    $99.50Checked Nov 9
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What reviewers say

Owners rate the Portable Buddy highly for fast radiant heat in tents, garages and fish houses, and they trust the ODS and tip-over shut-offs. Recurring complaints are short run time on small cylinders and the low setting being hotter than expected in small spaces.

What people mention
  • Heat outputPraisedOwners say it warms a large tent or garage fast on the high setting.
  • Run timeCriticisedA 1 lb. cylinder runs out in a few hours on high, so many switch to a bulk tank.
  • Safety shut-offsPraisedThe oxygen sensor and tip-over switch are cited as reasons buyers trust it indoors.
  • Low settingMixedSome find the low setting still too warm for small, well-sealed spaces.
  • LightingPraisedThe knob and push-button spark are described as quick and reliable.

About the Portable Buddy Heater

Heater Portable Buddy is a radiant propane heater rated at 4,000 to 9,000 BTU. It connects directly to a 1 lb. propane cylinder and heats enclosed spaces, such as large tents, up to 225 sq. ft.

A fold-down handle keeps the footprint small. A swivel regulator lets the heater run from a disposable cylinder or from a remote gas supply. Running it from a remote supply requires a hose and filter, which are purchased separately.

To light it, turn the knob to pilot and push. The built-in Piezo sparking mechanism lights the heater. An Oxygen Depletion Sensor (ODS) and an accidental tip-over safety shut-off are included.

Heat output
4,000-9,000 BTU
Fuel
Liquid propane
Heater type
Radiant
Fuel source
1 lb. propane cylinder; remote gas supply with hose and filter (sold separately)
Heating area
Up to 225 sq. ft. in enclosed spaces
Ignition
Integrated Piezo sparking mechanism
Safety
Oxygen Depletion Sensor (ODS), accidental tip-over shut-off
Features
Fold-down handle, swivel regulator

Questions and answers

How much space will it heat?
Mr. Heater rates it for enclosed spaces up to about 225 sq. ft., such as a large tent. In a cold, poorly insulated space expect it to take the chill off rather than warm the whole area.
Can I connect it to a 20 lb. tank?
Yes. The swivel regulator accepts a remote gas supply, but you need a hose and a filter sold separately. The filter is required to keep the burner clean.
Is it safe to use indoors?
It has an Oxygen Depletion Sensor and a tip-over shut-off, and Mr. Heater calls it indoor-safe for ventilated enclosed spaces. It is not for bedrooms or sleeping areas, and you should follow the ventilation instructions.
How long does a 1 lb. cylinder last?
Roughly a few hours on high and longer on low, depending on temperature. For all-day use, plan on a bulk tank with a hose and filter.
Does it need electricity?
No. The Piezo igniter and radiant burner need no power, so it works during outages. It does need propane and ventilation.
What is in the box?
The heater itself. The 1 lb. propane cylinder, hose and filter for bulk tanks are not included.
Where is the Portable Buddy Heater cheapest?
At Go2marine / LFS Marine & Outdoor, for $99.50, as of our latest check.
What do buyers say about the Portable Buddy Heater?
Rated 5 out of 5 from 1 ratings.
Where can I buy the Portable Buddy Heater?
2 stores we checked sell it, including Go2marine / LFS Marine & Outdoor, MrHeater.

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