![]() Naturally, this is much too heavy for winterīackpacking, but the weight is no big deal for car camping, hunting, RVing, ![]() Including the weight of the 1-lb propane canister). Heater Little Buddy clocks in at 5.85 lbs (not I prefer to only run my propane tent heaters for shorter periods of time while awake but, then again, I stay plenty warm even on cold winter nights in my 0° sleeping bag. I know a lot of people that do run the heater through the night in confined spaces (with proper ventilation and a separate carbon monoxide detector) with no problem. Personally, I don’t run the Little Buddy during the night. Little Buddy is for outdoor use only while also labeling it as a tent heater ![]() Turn the heater off with the slightest jostling. Uneven surface (like the ground outside), the switch is prone to automatically ![]() Safety shutoff or even a built-in carbon monoxide detector like you find onĪlthough I certainly appreciate these safety features, theĪccidental tip-over shutoff is a bit too sensitive. Heater gives the Little Buddy an oxygen depletion sensorĪnd an accidental tip-over shutoff for improved safety. It heats up my 2-person tent to aĬomfortable temperature in just minutes. Heat, even in temperatures below freezing. Workspace, and working on projects outdoors. Most often before sleep and upon waking in my tent, in my unheated I’ve used the Little Buddy in a variety of different The Little Buddy is definitely a personal heater. I’ve found that, although this is true, it doesn’t really warm up a room as much as it provides a direct heat source. Heater claims that the Little Buddy can efficiently heat a space up to about 95 square feet. Hours straight on a single 1-lb cylinder of propane. Has a single heat setting (no heat adjustability) and runs for roughly 5.5 Heater Little Buddy produces 3,800 BTUs per hour. That said, I still love the Little Buddy for heating up an unheated workspace, warming up my tent before bed and when I wake up in the morning, and especially around the campsite when I can’t build a campfire. It also has only a single heat setting which somewhat limits its functionality. I also use mine at home while working in theīarn and as an emergency heater for power outages.Īs much as I like the Little Buddy Heater for its power output and efficiency, it does have its drawbacks. Heater is far too bulkyįor backpacking, it’s the perfect size for car camping. Tent keep me warm enough, but the extra heat from a portable tent heater isĪ blessing when the temperatures dip well below freezing.Īlthough the Little Buddy from Mr. Heat Output★★★Safety Features★★★★Size & Weight★★★★Ease of Use★★★★★Durability★★★★★Overall Value★★★★★Final Rating26/30 Table of Contents Our Opinion of the Mr. Heater Portable Buddy is perhaps a better tent heater overall, don’t overlook the Little Buddy if want something a little smaller and more compact. Built-in safety features ensure your safety, even in enclosed spaces.Īlthough the slightly larger and more powerful Mr. Heater Little Buddy Heater reigns supreme as one of the best portable heaters for those on a budget.Ĭlocking in at well under $100, this budget propane heater is not only lightweight and compact, but it’s also surprisingly powerful and efficient (although it does have its limitations).
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