With the output to heat up to 400 square feet for up to 120 hours on a bulk cylinder, this powerful little
heater is ideal for taking the chill off almost any place you need extra warmth. And because it's
equipped with a low-oxygen shut-off pilot safety, it can be used safely in tents, blinds, ice shacks and
other enclosed areas. Three settings let you adjust the heat from 4,000, to 9,000 or 18,000 BTUs/hr.
Two one-pound propane cylinders provide from 6 to 12 hours of radiant and convection heat for
maximum efficiency. It even includes a blower fan, powered by four D-cell batteries (batteries not
included) so you can direct warmed air into chilly corners or other hard-to-heat areas. A
storage bay accommodates up to 12 feet of hose, sold separately, for use with bulk propane cylinders.
Recommended for use at altitudes below 7,000 feet.
Dimensions: 17-1/2"H x 17"W x 10"D.
With the output to heat up to 400 square feet for up to 120 hours on a bulk cylinder, this powerful little heater is ideal for taking the chill off almost any place you need extra warmth. And because it's equipped with a low-oxygen shut-off pilot safety, it can be used safely in tents, blinds, ice shacks and other enclosed areas. Three settings let you adjust the heat from 4,000, to 9,000 or 18,000 BTUs/hr. Two one-pound propane cylinders provide from 6 to 12 hours of radiant and convection heat for maximum efficiency. It even includes a blower fan, powered by four D-cell batteries (batteries not included) so you can direct warmed air into chilly corners or other hard-to-heat areas. A storage bay accommodates up to 12 feet of hose, sold separately, for use with bulk propane cylinders. Recommended for use at altitudes below 7,000 feet. Dimensions: 17-1/2"H x 17"W x 10"D.
Average Customer Rating:
4.5 out of 5
168 of 180 (93%) customers would recommend this product to a friend.
Customer Reviews for Mr. Heater® Portable Big Buddy™ Heater
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
Unablievable and wonderful,November 19, 2009
By FT09from Northern Arizona
"The Big Buddy Heater along with a 20lb. propane tank and quick-disconnect hose went along for a 5 day camping trip. The temp rose above 18 degrees F and every evening we stayed warm all night long in our tent. We had plenty of propane left where we go go for 5 more days."
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes
Review 2 for Mr. Heater® Portable Big Buddy™ Heater
Overall Rating:
4
out of 5
Good Heater !,November 18, 2009
By Lakotadog33from PA
"Bought the heater mainly for ice fishing ... Haven't had a chance to try it out on the ice yet but I have tested it and it seems to work great and throws alot of heat. Overall I am satisfied with this purchase ."
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes
Review 3 for Mr. Heater® Portable Big Buddy™ Heater
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
great product,November 18, 2009
By krsbwsfrom washington state
"great product"
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes
Review 4 for Mr. Heater® Portable Big Buddy™ Heater
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
drand,November 18, 2009
By drand
"I have been using this product on weekend fishing works great ."
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes
Review 5 for Mr. Heater® Portable Big Buddy™ Heater
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
seldom scene,November 18, 2009
By trojan1from Florida
"Heater works great, but I need the hose to run from a 20 pound tank, it eats up the little bottles too fast"
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes
Review 6 for Mr. Heater® Portable Big Buddy™ Heater
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
Great heater,November 18, 2009
By gillinghamfrom Illinois
"We just used this for a 4 day camping trip w/temps in the 30's & 40's so not super cold. Tent is a 12x12 Cabelas XWT and on low it was plenty toasty. We used, and I would recommend, the 12' quick connect hose w/regulator & 30# tank. No extra filter to mess with or small cans. NEVER had a problem with the pilot blowing out and the heater was out in the vestibule, even through a storm w/high winds one night. It does take a minute or two when first hooking up the hose and getting the pilot to light because the gas @ 1psi. has to go through 12' of hose, so just be a little patient. The overall construction is plastic so it's not bullet proof or kick it off the truck proof either. It does not appear to be designed for hard everyday 24/7 use, if you abuse it I am sure it will not last very long, there are other heaters better designed for that type of use. If you want something portable to take camping & heat a tent it's perfect, and under that type of use I would say it will last for a very long time. Well worth what it costs."
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes
Review 7 for Mr. Heater® Portable Big Buddy™ Heater
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
Great addition!,November 6, 2009
By mojo25from Cordova, TN
"We purchased this heater for a twelve day camping trip in the mountains and it was a wonderful addition to our camping experience. We ran it at night on the low setting for about 8 to 10 hrs and never did get cold. I used one 17 lb. propane bottle for the entire trip and still had gas left in the tank at the end. We were very happy with this product and would recommend it to everyone. Much better than the camp stoves which are kinda loud, take up more space, eat through wood very quickly, and require much more attention. Now for the only negative. We also purchased the 10 ft hose conversion which is a little tricky to get hooked on and takes forever to get charged where it will fire up. We got around this by hooking up a 1 lb. bottle and firing up the heater and then unhooking the small cylinder. We also let the propane heater's pilot light burn when not in use."
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes
Review 8 for Mr. Heater® Portable Big Buddy™ Heater
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
Mr. Heater,November 4, 2009
By Duchnrfrom Port Clinton, Ohio
"I have had the opportunity to use the Buddy Heater last year and what deal. This heater kept me and my hunting buddies warm in late December."
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes
Review 9 for Mr. Heater® Portable Big Buddy™ Heater
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
Mr. Heater® Portable Big Buddy™ Heater,November 2, 2009
By Nippip
"Bought a jumping jack trailer for excursions, nearly froze the first time I took it out. I bought the Big buddy heater and loved it, early in the evening it keeps the tent warm on the lowest setting and when you get up it only takes minutes to warm up, would recommend to anyone with a tent or trailer, O2 sensor a plus"
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes
Review 10 for Mr. Heater® Portable Big Buddy™ Heater
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
Very handy heater,October 26, 2009
By mockingbird84
"I have had this heater for over a month now and find myself using it often. Instead of having to fire up a large shop heater working on the car this heater helps take off the chill. I've used it outside on cold evenings sitting on the porch and it does a wonderful job of putting heat in my direction. Can't wait to try it this season in hunting shack."
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes
Review 11 for Mr. Heater® Portable Big Buddy™ Heater
Overall Rating:
4
out of 5
Great heat but........,October 12, 2009
By vmcamperfrom Massachusetts
"I just bought and used the heater for the first time over this past weekend in an old pop-up trailer in the New Hampshire Mountains. We had nights down in the 30's and 40's. It worked very well and generates some big heat, but I had the following concerns. I wish the fan blew with a little more force. When the propane ran out and I changed the small propane canisters, it was difficult to re-light. I realize there is an air pocket upon replacing the canisters but it was a little scary. The pilot came right on but it took a little bit to actually get the heater operational again. Also when at it's highest output setting, the counter top I had it on did get alarmingly hot so I moved the heater right to the edge of the counter. I would be hesitant to use this if it was to sit directly on a tent floor. I think in the future I will place the heater on a piece of plywood treated with Heat / Fire resistant paint.....just for piece of mind. All in all, a nice heater for the money. Got it on sale with a free carry bag."
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes
Review 12 for Mr. Heater® Portable Big Buddy™ Heater
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
camping and emergency home heat,July 25, 2009
By Atlanticrunfrom CT
"I started out with the buddy heater (small one) while camping and it worked great. I was so impressed i exchange the small one for the larger big buddy. I have a room in the house that is a little colder in the winter. I also bought the quick connect for the 20lb tank and this eliminates the fuel filter that is recomended. I have read the negative reviews and SOME of them are related to failure to read the owners manual. Over all this is a great product *****"
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes
Review 13 for Mr. Heater® Portable Big Buddy™ Heater
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
Big Buddy Heater,May 9, 2009
By JQUESTfrom DUCK HUNTER WILSON,NC
"I purchased the Big Buddy Heater for those cold days in a duck blind. It works great. It has a fan to move the heat and runs on {2} two one pound lp tanks. I also purchased the portable Buddy...For the days when you just want to knock off the chill. Both work great. *Cabelas sells the EZ fill propane coupler...a must to refill these one pound tanks..."
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes
Review 14 for Mr. Heater® Portable Big Buddy™ Heater
Overall Rating:
3
out of 5
Big Buddy,April 4, 2009
By Recreationrick
"Bought one and took it ice fishing for the RV at night so we didn't have to run the forced air furnace, I know what a bummer..... Was -5 outside, thought no problem, Mr. Buddy is here. The unit wouldn't stay running, kept blowing out the pilot light. Pretty disappointing, but did manage to get it to work the next day, but had to manually keep lighting it until it was stable and did stay on until it was out of fuel. Just roasted out the guy on the top bunk. Took that one back and got another one that wouldn't light when on low unless you blew on it, then it seemed to work fine. Put batteries in it and the fan made some bad fan noise that would have kept you awake at night, so it went back as well. I'm on the 3 time a charm thing and so far the 3rd one is doing OK, but have not had it in high elevations and under a I really need this too work condition. So, we'll see if it was worth the time & money?"
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes
Review 15 for Mr. Heater® Portable Big Buddy™ Heater
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
wow,March 23, 2009
By romeoalphafrom las vegas nv.
"this heater rocks! i bought it to take the place of as costly and complicated heater system in my camp trailer and could not be happier. puts out loads of heat. its easy to light and is small and portable. make sure to order the inline filter to protect the unit if used with larger tanks and give it time to bleed out air in the line when lighting. a must for the outdoorsman that likes to be out and about in nasty weather but enjoys thawing out too."
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes
Review 16 for Mr. Heater® Portable Big Buddy™ Heater
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
Great Heater,March 9, 2009
By Fisherman70from Santa Cruz, CA
"After trying other portable heaters, Big Buddy has been the easiest to use and love the abilty to control temperture settings. Great for a work shop or a garage work shop setting. Should be great to use in a family tent for winter camping. Have used the heater in the house with use of portable propane bottles in colder rooms."
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes
Review 17 for Mr. Heater® Portable Big Buddy™ Heater
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
heater rocks,February 21, 2009
By Topper118from Jonesboro Arkansas
"During the recent Ice storm we lost power for five days. A lady from church brought over a Mr. Heater "buddy" to help keep me warm. My wife and son left me to protect the house and dog (they came back when the lights came on) so I was cold for five days. I was impressed with the "Buddy" so as soon as power came back on I went online and saw the "Big Buddy" of course I bougt it and I had to get the "Quick connect hose" so I could use a big tank. It got here fast and works great on two small disposable tanks or the big tank. I would go for the "Quick connect hose" as runtime is super. I was not overly impressed with the fan but it helped. I also got the case wich is nice. Scott"
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes
Review 18 for Mr. Heater® Portable Big Buddy™ Heater
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
Mr. Heater, Big Buddy,February 9, 2009
By ewc99from Sanger Ca.
"I love this item and it has served me well. Perfect for those nights out on the lake in my house boat and you need an evening of a little extra warmth."
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes
Review 19 for Mr. Heater® Portable Big Buddy™ Heater
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
great product,February 3, 2009
By gbrbuckfrom hawthorne,n.j.
"everthing it said in the catalog and more"
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes
Review 20 for Mr. Heater® Portable Big Buddy™ Heater
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
Mr Heater,February 3, 2009
By FiftySixfrom Rural Arkansas
"The My Buddy Mr Heater I ordered arrived approximately two weeks before a major Ice Storm hit this area and I was without electrical power for five days. The outside temperatures at night were as low as 16 degrees F. The Mr Heater kept kept my house (2000 sq ft) at 55 to 60 degrees throughout the period of the major Ice Storm and power outage as the only source of heat. It really did the job for the emergency conditions and I recommend this product unconditionally."
