My portable buddy did the same undulating thing as the flame king making it unusable in temps below 30 degrees F. But hey it works great in the 80 degree Florida winter.
@nkosl347213 күн бұрын
This is wonderful I've been practicing camping in worse and worse weather conditions so now I've been looking into winter camping. Don't want a forever nap. So this video is extremely helpful. Probably gonna get a mobile CO2 monitor that goes off when dangerous so I don't die either 😂
@Ronaldo-wi2im23 күн бұрын
What about the Coleman Power Cat Heater 5053 With Fan 3000BTU Catalytic Propane?
@MJReut24 күн бұрын
Why doesnt little buddy have a thermostatic controlled heater? I dont like running mine for 6 days straight and hoping I am home when the propane runs out.
@monarchsfootball201229 күн бұрын
Is it recommended to use an electric blanket inside the tent?
@antscapeАй бұрын
Wait you had a lasko electric heater in there but didnt say anything about it
@notrombones50412 ай бұрын
Excellent experiment! Clear method and results. Francesco Redi would be proud of you. I can already see the effects in my backyard swimming pool's new LEDs. They are adjustable, and the red and green lights so far have attracted the least bugs at night. When the white light is on, various bugs just dive-bomb into the water. (Skimming them out is an annoyance). Not seeing that so far with the red or green.
@realtidydesign3 ай бұрын
naked flames in a tent- no thanks
@TWR19884 ай бұрын
I’m in a house that is too dangerous to turn on power, so I’m considering one of these. I may be fully homeless soon though,
@colinarner7904 ай бұрын
Hint, it’s a diesel heater
@garyCauser4 ай бұрын
Wet tent with radiant heaters...
@weekendnomad50385 ай бұрын
They have to put those warnings so that they don’t get sued but so many are advertised for tent use 🤔
@crashburndicoot69406 ай бұрын
I really hope someone can help me please? but I have the portable heater top from 2:04, im just looking for an adapter to fit it to a regular coleman 1lb propane tank
@MrFsr19866 ай бұрын
Why would you not use an electric heater in a tent ?
@jamesanthonyeagers51307 ай бұрын
i canot beieve youdidnt test the Kovia cupid pro adein korea the best tent heater in the world and definat the est on the market check IT out
@brycep70937 ай бұрын
Looking to get a heater for ice fishing.
@TinyGoHomes7 ай бұрын
The little buddy was Canadian trucker freedom convoy tested for 23 days in my hummer. You need a usb powered fan and I suggest building a stand. There is videos of different builds for your situation. I used mine exactly as you had your in the passenger. 1.5 inch crack in the windows keeps the air clean and still holds the heat. 🚛🇨🇦🚛🇨🇦🚛🇨🇦🚛🇨🇦🚛🇨🇦🫡
@andrewcombs61507 ай бұрын
Would you mind sharing the brand and model of the four gas tester (Or link)? That looks like something that would be very beneficial
@Kona2977 ай бұрын
??? No mention of the Flame King thermostat feature.... Yes, it is not built as well. Agreed. However, having a working thermostat vs no thermostat is a major difference IMO.
@chrismemphis80627 ай бұрын
I use the buddy heater with a 20lb tank, stainless hose and the 'filter' in my garage. It runs 96 hours on the low setting, and I get the tank refills for $10.99 at my local true value store. Better than kerosene heaters for sure
@JohannesWOW7 ай бұрын
I use a portable buddy with a 10lb propane tank. Ditching the green tanks is a HUGE upgrade.
@danburch99898 ай бұрын
How the Mr Heater low oxyben sensor works (from my understnading). If propane is completely burned, the byproducts of that burning is CO2 + H2O. If incomplete combustion occurs due to low oxygen level, then CO is and added byproduct. That indicates to me that the heater is faulty. In the Mr Heater Buddy heater, there's no actual low oxygen sensor. It's actually a venturi that allows a limited amount of air (O2) into the pilot light circuit. Just enough O2 that's equivalent to the O2 levels at and below 7000 ft. The pilot light needs a certain amount of O2 to contiue buring (at least 16% O2 which is equivalent to aobut 7000 ft elevation. Above that, the pilot light wanes and goes out due to the lack of O2 through the pilot venturi. The pilot light heats a thermostatic valve that keeps the propane flowing. If the pilot light goes out, the valve closes and shuts off the flow of propane. You'll see in the owner's manual that the altitude limitation is 7000 ft. If you get any CO, there's a defect that needs to be addressed.
@geraldmcneal71108 ай бұрын
Dont people use them in teardrop campers? Along with med camers? And cargo vans made to a camper No vent in there?
@FirstName-nf4fx8 ай бұрын
Why can't I use electric heater in a non ventilated tent. Makes no sense
@godog47448 ай бұрын
What a horrible analysis, the sky is analysis is unorganized it’s not professional it’s just a guy who is just spewing his opinions do not listen to what this guy is saying because he has no way of presenting the proper analysis comparing product to product and explaining it’s just an idiot Jesus Christ
@godog47448 ай бұрын
You spent money on heaters, but what gives you the qualifications to be the judge of which heater is good or not. It’s just your personal opinion and that’s one thing but if you try to be an expert on this, it’s BS grifter.
@DecideOutside7 ай бұрын
I'm sorry I disappointed you. I hope you can find some better content.
@Flat_Stanley8 ай бұрын
No real man should ever be trapped in a tent. If you don’t have a pocket knife on you…man card revoked. If you don’t have your knife by your sleeping bag while camping…revoked!
@williamlee77828 ай бұрын
It appears an electric blanket under your sleeping bag (or better, inside) with solar setup ia the best solution than a propane heat option. Not without its potential issues of burning up but thats if the coils get smooshed to create a short. I plan to test a 150W electric heater in my rooftop tent as i think slow and steady is better than fast, high btu output without a thermostat in the such a small space. Thank you.
@stefansoder69038 ай бұрын
You can't carry around solar panels that are big enough for this when camping. Where will you get the electricity from?
@williamlee77828 ай бұрын
@@stefansoder6903 rooftop tent running 200W with a 206AH lithium
@AdministrativeReload8 ай бұрын
I have both the flame king and portable buddy. The flame king has a thermostat, which I thought would be a great feature, but does tend to make the flame flutter like that when it's trying to keep the output low. I end up mostly using the buddy, but not all night. In the end, it's better to just get a good sleeping bag and then only use the heater to keep you warm while getting dressed in the morning.
@xxgg8 ай бұрын
For those who does not have the luxury of large open free space. How about using one of those dryer safe mesh bags? Providing your tent isn’t so huge and you can find a large enough mesh bag? Than use lowest or air only mode in your dryer? I think this will totally be safe
@jubeikibagami16019 ай бұрын
You showed the Lasko my heat but never even mentioned it...
@DecideOutside8 ай бұрын
Yeah... it was in such a different category because it was electric. I tried it out.... and it doesn't have any emissions or anything--but it also doesn't have any safety features. It also doesn't get that hot... I dunno, I suppose in a very small tent it might work. I think another video on electric heaters would probably be better.
@wes3269 ай бұрын
Use them only when going to bed and getting up. A hot water bottle will help keep your sleeping bag warm during the night. Thanks for sharing.
@robormiston28419 ай бұрын
At 3.38 that heaters bottle was freezing up i almost garrentee it.
@AndreFavron9 ай бұрын
thank you for this very helpful video. I have a product test suggestion - those "wire saws" that roll up are overhyped and vary so much in price. Which one is the best? TIA
@josh93999 ай бұрын
Handy video!
@LUVDOGS19549 ай бұрын
I miss your videos, hope you are well.
@LUVDOGS19549 ай бұрын
Excellent review, thank you.
@beararms69459 ай бұрын
I use a fdit 100watt car heater fan attached to a metal lunch box 18 bux on Amazon for the heater fan and 8 bux for the lunch box a 100watt swarey solar panel 119 bux Amazon, heats up my gazelle t3x hub tent to a constant 78° degrees and at night I wire it to a 12 volt plug and stick it into my jackery . Hot tent i just use a titanium wood stove ,its a win with wood lol
@SHWELL119 ай бұрын
Add an inexpensive Thermal Fan to the Portable Buddyand the circulation is instantly better. I have 3 of them, one of them being the bigger version and I have found them to be great. The one thing I am sure all of these suffer from is trying to light them when it is really cold outside.
@vadrifter32009 ай бұрын
My friend uses the little Mr Heater in his tent during hunting season. The bottle sits in half of a cinder block. This really minimizes the tipping factor. He puts a thin blanket over his tent that has a hole in the center. Dome tent. Does a pretty good job.
@mr.grotto10 ай бұрын
To be fair, if you tip over in a golf cart... it isn't exactly "gentle". Golf Carts sway a lot so having a more violent activated sensor is purpose built for the drunk guys on Sundays. Still sketchy though.
@geoffmitchell355410 ай бұрын
Very helpful, thanks
@katzenpapa10 ай бұрын
I never understand these videos, what is the difference between using this heater, and using propane to cook with in your home? My grandparents always had propane stove and heat (literally open flame) and never was an issue? Are you testing that propane is not leaking or are you testing will it kill you or not? Thats why even after I watch the videos I am baffled and what people are trying to prove when propane is burned in homes by millions on a daily basis. The O2 sensor probably kicks in at 70 ppm, that the actually limit that CO2 sensors will alarm.
@DecideOutside10 ай бұрын
Good questions. I proved through my testing that some heaters actually will cause a build up of carbon monoxide--If your tent is not vented properly, you could die. It's not an easy way to die--you're more likely to set your tent on fire to be honest. As far as your kitchen goes -- your kitchen has a vent and your house is a much bigger space. It's really about concentration of gas, not quantity. It's a good reference point but not apples to apples. All in all, I think the carbon monoxide is a scary silent killer that gets all the attention, but isn't the biggest problem. I know people had questions about it so I thought I'd try and see how bad it really was. And... I learned the risk is non-zero. So... yeah.
@kennyc38810 ай бұрын
I heat my tent up a bit which takes very little time, turn the heater off and then go to sleep. In the morning I light the heater off while still in my sleeping bag and when the tent is warm, I get up. No need to have the heater on all night if you are dressed properly and have a decent bag.
@jasonjjj2710 ай бұрын
would a half cinder block be good for keeping the heater upright for a little buddy? I might have ot measure the dimensions of the tank v.s. the hole in the block.
@DecideOutside10 ай бұрын
Yeah, I think so.
@jasonjjj2710 ай бұрын
@@DecideOutside I wound up using a concrete tile and duc taping the plastic base to it. I covered the whole tile with duc tape so it's really secure and it doesn't scratch anything. It works great, it's just really heavy now. Duc tape fixes everything :)
@danholtbk700810 ай бұрын
I disconnected the tip feature on my Buddy heater. I need to move it around the tent from time to time and it’s frustrating to have to relight it every time. I can’t imagine a scenario where I would tip the thing over and start my tent on fire and not know it immediately. I’m pretty sure the tip prevention feature is legal protection for the manufacturer and nothing more.
@facingthemusic110 ай бұрын
Great video! What is the name and model of your meter?