mr big buddy heater vs. tough buddy heater?

[lispeej]

Besides the color difference, are there any differences?
I'm looking at getting the unit that hold two 1 lb. propane tanks.
The yellow one(tough buddy) costs $10 more than the red one (big buddy).
They have the same specs.

Thanks.

 

[lispeej]

Found out today that they are the same heaters. The yellow one is exclusively sold at Lowe's and the red one at other fine retail stores.

 

[Trollhole]

They both rock. Never have had an issue with mine and have taken them off road many times. Just don't plan on those green cylinders to last long. A small propane tank is best.

 

[high country cruiser]

Stupid question?

I looked a these and what about inside a 6 man tent w/ the top vent open?
Carbon monoxide, and sleeping?

 

[rusty_tlc]

They both rock. Never have had an issue with mine and have taken them off road many times. Just don't plan on those green cylinders to last long. A small propane tank is best.

When it gets cold I use mine in the garage with all those partial green tanks you have left at the end of the summer. You know the ones, to full to throw away not full enough for another trip, it's a way to use them up that doesn't end in half cooked food or a cold morning.


High Country; I wouldn't use mine in a tent except to heat it up before bed or in the morning. They do work great to take the morning chill off while you get dressed.

 

[Brasco20]

I have the small buddy heater. I use it in my kelty six man, works great. Set on low, one tank will last six hours, on high four hours. As far as carbon monoxide, those types of tents aren't very air tight, lots of drafts, so i figured i would be safe, but i could be wrong.

 

[78-FJ40]

I've used mine at the Rubicon many times. My tent is a typical mesh top with attached rain fly. Plenty of air circulation. The units only require a 1" air opening (IIRC) and have a low oxygen shut off.

 

[nat]

I was just looking at these. They seem pretty good and safe.

 

[high country cruiser]

I purchased the Sport Cat.

The Coleman Sport Cat is basically designed on the same premise. I started it up and let it sit next to my household C02 sensor and no beeps @ all. I have a propane heater (stand up kind on a propane tank) and it sets off the sensor like crazy, so these little units must burn pretty clean. I will warm the tent up and heat it up in the middle of the night (if needed) and also on cold mornings. I like the unit so far, but I will need to test it out.

 

[Bodean]

Used one many times in a tent with no problems (Still breathing). Have left them burning all night many times. We have had a problem with them in really cold temps (20 degrees) not wanting to burn. We called the company and they said it was too cold and that the tanks were freezing. I said "they are heaters"!!! A lot of people haven't had a problem in cold weather. I just thought it was funny that all 3 of the heaters in use had the same problem. On the safety issue, I wouldn't worry about it if you are in the typical nylon type tent. If you are in an Oz tent that can be shut up pretty tight then I would leave a window open.

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