Mr. Heater Big Buddy 18,000 BTU Portable Propane Space Heater

The big buddy is just as it claims, BIG!! It works great for larger areas but is over kill for a tent. Overall I'm very happy with its performance and it's nowhere near as tip sensitive as I've read, I can move it around while it is running and gust of wind don't seem to bother it much.

We bought our Big Buddy to complement a Coleman stove, a propane lantern, and a bunch of flashlights to provide a way to sustain ourselves through our all-to-common power outages. We had three recent power outages: one that extended three days. After about six hours, without the Big Buddy, all we had to keep us warm was sleeping bags and blankets - not a good situation! With the Big Buddy, we can keep one corner of the living room warm (even with the extra ventilation necessary to protect us from the carbon monoxide). If we had purchased anything less than the BIG Buddy, we would not have had any part of the house that we could occupy without being wrapped in blankets and winter coats. The Big Buddy is very economical insurance that pays for itself immediately upon the first occurrence of a cold-weather power outage!

Indoor / outdoor backup house heater if electric goes out this bad boy can safely put out some heat 3 setting 4,000, 9,000, 18,000 BTU turn it up high to get it warm then turn it down to conserve fuel easily goes camping or fishing cozy tent heater.

Remarkable return of value for the price. 18,000 BTU at it's top output, with two settings below that when less is needed. Internal fan that moves the warm air effectively in a 12'X12' area. Easy to operate, with a very short learning curve. Very safe if you follow the instructions, and adhere meticulously to the safe handling of propane. The Big Buddy has internal shut offs that lock the heater up if the Oxygen levels are too low, or the unit is disturbed by movement. Low bulk considering the output, light weight, and easily transported with the built in carry handle. Small footprint makes storage convenient. The output is very close to a kerosene heater, but without the smell, the nuisance of dealing with a wick, and the large footprint. The Big Buddy's heat output is also more easily directed to where it's needed. I have a large basement workshop, and use a kerosene heater to bring the temperature to a comfortable level near the heater. I use the Big Buddy to warm areas the kerosene heater doesn't reach. I can be very comfortable for long periods of time in outside temps that are seldom above freezing, and often in single digits. I'm delighted with the Big Buddy, and happy I bought it.

works great. purchased separately the lp hoses and have two 20lb tanks attached to it. rarely have to turn on high. Wish it came with the plug in adapter for the built in fan. Should be included for the amount paid. D size batteries are to expensive to keep buying.

propane gets costly, it takes quite a bit to run it for long durations. some of the directions were a bit confusing. overall once you figure it out and can afford the propane it works pretty well. i do believe it was over priced, but i bought it when it was freezing out and heaters are a necessity. obviously i purchased it in season so it was at its highest price which was barely affordable for an already struggling me whos heater wasnt working and HAD to purchase something to keep me somewhat thawed out.

What's the point of this heater if the canisters freezer 10 minutes into heating? Then I gotta go turn it off let them thaw out then turn it back on ? I tried this heater in a garage and it froze instantly, tried in my basement that was around 60 degrees and still froze. How could anyone use this heater for hunting/camping etc when it's unreliable…

Caution when buying this; in addition to the heater, you will also need to purchase batteries and a fuel filter to attach to the hose or you will need to purchase a hose that does not need the filter. If I had known that (it was not in the description and should have been) I would not have purchased it.

this heater can't be trusted. the pilot works fine, but the tiles won't light. I tried to buy one last year and the first one I bought did the SAME thing!! I exchanged it and the second one worked fine. 3 year warranty is a joke. didn't ever count on the working for more than 1 year. I won't give it any more chances.

Opened the box and the heater was clearly used. There were grease stains all over it and ashes around the burner. Below the handle was warped.