A Heater For Tents and Vehicles - Kovea Cupid Heater Review

[@SummitChoi]

It's $40 here in Korea. 7:42 Auto shut-off feature is about the pressure of the gas canister being abnormally high according to the Kovea Korean website. These kinds of butane heaters are very common in Korea because no green propane tank is available here, so nobody uses Buddy heater or Colman stove. Every Korean is very familiar with butane canisters because many Korean restaurants serve a meal with a butane stove on the table. Great review.

[@peacefulplaces3634]

Thank you for sharing that. It was helpful to me.

[@cubic2011]

Can you cook on it if you turn it up right? Or it will malfunction?

[@danketmayura]

Where can you buy it in Korea? I am visiting soon and would love to buy one.

[@Ready_for_apocalypse]

@@danketmayuralikely at any outdoor sport type of stores. They’re everywhere there

[@Noumenon4Idolatry]

Thanks for the info 👍

[@gringo3009]

Bought my Kovea for $80 I believe. Love it, no problems. Perfect for truck shell camping.

[@harrymills2770]

If it's not too cold, yes. And the Heater Buddy doesn't work at elevation.

[@wikidcustomsgarage]

Just purchased this heater for this winter. I will be using it in my suv (VW TAOS) to keep me warm. I work on call for days straight, and there's times where I have to sleep in my vehicle. I think with safety cautions, and good ventilation this would work well. Also it's good to mention I chose Butane over Propane because Butane runs alot cleaner than Propane

[@male42nfree]

I have owned this heater for a couple of years now and I typically get 5-6 hours per canister when my Cupid is set to low when used in my 6x8 teardrop camper. If you are only getting two hours per canister your Cupid is set on high .

[@Horizon-m3l]

I freaking love these things. A total must for a truck camper. You can even find aftermarket parts to warm your coffee up on these things. I bet you could even cook on it. Wish I could show pictures in KZbin

[@coyoteself]

I have had my lil Kovea Cupid Heater for 2 winters now and it's perfect to use in my truck camper or my teardrop camper. In the past I had used the "Little Buddy" in those small spaces and that was just too much heat for such small spaces. It's definitely NOT an all night heater. But in such small space that it's intended for, the Cupid heats up pretty quickly and take the edge off while getting ready for bed, or waking up and getting ready for the day and unlike the Little Buddy, the Cupid is a lower profile that I don't have to worry about knocking over. I don't remember how much I paid, but I'm certain it wasn't $140. My only con with it is, the little butane canister that can be problematic in lower temps (lots of work arounds tho) and IF Kovea had a duel fuel version of the Cupid that would allow me to attach it to a 1# or lager propane bottle, then CO, O2 and moisture issues aside, I would call it almost perfect heater for +/- 100sq ft

[@HikerTV]

I have the Korean Version, No English tagging, bought 3 years ago on Ebay. I have a 5x8 enclosed trailer EOR from Hiker. It does a great job taking the chill off, plus I use a USB fan to move air around. Your usage time is spot on, High gives you almost 2 hours Low about 3 to 3.5. Used at the South Rim GC. 10 F at 7800 feet. Had to sleep with the fuel in my bag to get it to burn. Plus sometimes the igniter did not light it, had to use a wand lighter to get it started. Paid $99 for it. Yes I do have a CO detector in the Hiker. But after one season I carry it only for a back up or emergency heater while camping. I do have the 10K Btu Mr heater Buddy but too risky. Upgraded to a Diesel heater from Amazon for 140 Bucks. Thanks for the great work you do, Cheers.

[@junesecrist6719]

Im glad I found this. The instructions are in Korean!

[@nowyouareoneofus9684]

Luke you are the man. So dedicated. Please dont ever f*** us over like many other KZbinrs will do over time.

[@itspatriciajones]

I have the Cupid mini, buddy, and little buddy. I love my Cupid for the rooftop tent and inside my LR4. But my Mr Heater’s are awesome for sitting around camp.

[@Bear-Cat207]

I bought one for $117 and with the exception of the case breaking within 2 weeks I'm quite happy with it. I use it in a shooting house when I'm deer hunting and its small and light enough to back pack in with no problems.

[@miktut]

I just ordered this Cupid heater 12/16/24 on ebay for $52.20 plus FedEx and tax for a total of $83.66. I received it today Saturday 12/21/24. That's Seoul to Boston in 5 days. Wow. I have not used it yet. I will tonight. I live in my 2009 Pilot and it's expected to be 9 degrees tonight and 5 tomorrow night. It better frigging work...lol

[@ridgetop8161]

The Buddy Heaters were on sale at Costco for $80 and came with the adaptor and hose for five pound propane tanks. I can't see spending $140.00.

[@spanky376]

…….not in this town….I live in a big city….

[@visamedic]

They’re $76 on Amazon right now. I own a Buddy Heater. I love it, but it’s too much for my Suburban or my tent. This is very compact. Looks to be abt 1/2 the size of a Buddy heater. Here the butane refills aren’t not to costly, nowhere near $30/12cans, so I’ll buy a few flats and I should have enough fuel to run this thing for A LONG dang time, even with the frequency that I truck/tent camp. Should have this in the next week.

[@Mitchell-lc5kj]

@@nonya.bizness the buddy heaters are too big for the back of a pick up truck

[@SoloHiker1]

I bought mine in Denver...$80 at Manards. Best purchase ever. Found a piece of stainless and made a small shelf on top. Heats water hot enough for coffee.

[@MrKumagorou]

Nobody should be spending $140, I dunno what OP is talking about. It's been $80 on Amazon forever. The Buddy is way overkill for small spaces and tent camping unless it's like 10F out.

[@YCHuen]

I have one, I bought it last year for $84, I think that is ok, I would not paid over 100 for it, it is a small stove for small space. I specially like it that it comes with its own case so it is easy to carry around without taking much space or weight and I always carry butane for cooking anyway so getting this little heater was an easy decision for me.

[@Mapleaple]

Pretty cute. I like a small solar power bank with a small heating blanket for my tent. Cheap and works perfect for sunny days where the whole thing can recharge, can charge phones, heat water from a eleteic kettle, safe in a tent with no fire hazards.

[@lfb004]

I have been using for a while now and I love it. It's worth the money and the space I save since I do motorcycle camping and space is limited.

[@earlshaner4441]

Good afternoon from Syracuse NY Luke thank you for sharing your adventures and testing your equipment and sharing what you learned with everyone

[@earlshaner4441]

I have 2 Mr. Buddies and fuel in case the heat goes out

[@Hard_Car_Life]

It's $78 now on Amazon. I have one in my cart . Thanks for the video

[@hamiltonharper]

I have one of these I paid $50 for a couple years ago. It does not perform well in subzero temperatures due to the gas source. I use mine along with my hot tent for when my wood fire needs to be restarted early in the morning and it's part of my winter driving emergency kit. I have indeed run mine for 6 hours on the lowest setting but it's loud at that level because the flame flickers, but it is absolutely possible to stretch those canisters out. Also, you can find those canisters more easily than even the green bottles as they tend to be in supermarkets. I've had issues with fuel sources and supply chain outages so this is an important piece of kit for when I can't find green bottles or isobutane

[@galfridusarturus6403]

Hey brother, it sounds to me like that particular unit you have has a faulty regulator. I've had my Cupid heater for around two years now and have used it in my rooftop tent about a dozen times at below freezing temps and not only does it last 6 hours on low (God honest truth), but there are no excess raw fuel expulsion issues. I would send that back and get a new one.

[@davidericmcclure]

I always appreciate your content, Luke! Purchased recently. Small shipping problem that I've noted if anyone finds this also. Works great if the magnet is engaged. Can be accidentally dislodged in shipping. Easily fixed. Was disappointed at first when the canisters did not engage. However, I noted one Amazon reviewer mentioned "Magnetic connector !!! ???" When I looked at the pictures and the video, I found the similar problem. I was able to insert the magnet in the flange correctly and the Cupid worked just fine thereafter. I imagine the shipping can get dislodged from the flange. I wonder if the manufacturer might make the round magnet more secure.

[@jenniferstewarts4851]

9:13 your fireball scenario... this might have been that the fuel canisters got to cold. The fuel liquefied, wouldn't flow properly. turning it on and off and such, heated up the metal, which in turn heated up the fluid that was in the pipes allowing it to vaporize... when you switched canisters the pipes were still "warm" so it was able to heat up the new fuel and work properly.

[@johnrains305]

4 Man tent it's good with air flow. I think the price was a little high, but I was cold so........totally worth it in my 4 personTeton

[@granitesand78]

Like everyone else is saying, the small buddy heater is where it’s at. I use mine in a t4 gazelle and it works great.

[@janetburrows137]

You may remember, I’ve had single fold up butane stoves. I’ve had 2-3 that went in the bin cos it flared up so bad I actually couldn’t get too the on off switch. Lay the can down, OMG it was worse than ever. Scared the life out of me. I’m soooooo glad I used it outside too try it???? I bought a smaller stove so I could just heat a cup. When mum died. I didn’t need the black case ( they look like a briefcase ). Didn’t need the kettle. WOW 😮 SO DANGEROUS. I’ve been camping all my life. So I do know what I’m doing. Never a problem till I started getting the small fold up stove. I’m telling you, it scared the life out of me, not being able too get too the button too turn the gas off was scary. Just letting you know. 😮😢😮❤❤❤🤷‍♀️🙏❤️🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@nealamesbury7953]

Yeah, took me a while to realize I needed to back out the fuel source. Extremely dangerous ! B4, I wouldn't have believed it.

[@CampfireKodiak]

Thanks for letting us know about the incident. You certainly need an egress plan if that happens inside a tent! Perhaps fire it up outside then bring it in. Use only in tents with two doors.

[@Toomuchgearguy]

I purchased one a few months ago. It kept fluttering even after changed the fuel. Exchanged and works great now.

[@jeffstone7261]

i have one for my small rv. love your review. mine came with the grill unattached so your review helped me re attach the grill in the slots (plate on bottom). plan to use in sleeping area of rv with window slightly open and have detecter. your review was very thorough. 3 dollars of butane vs 40 at campground just for electric. Thanks!!!

[@dennishopen6467]

Nice Niche heater, But my Buddy heater is 18yrs old and is bullet proof, as long you use the fuel filter when connected to bulk tanks, Having to keep the butane warm is a big con, LP is good down to -30 F

[@RichGallant]

I have one these it was well under $100 CDN maybe $65.00 -3 years back Got some adaptors and a valve so I can run propane or butane. It is nice to just have in the truck to warm the RTT if a night gets cold or to throw a bit heat doing night photography. Little buddy heaters up here run 110 to 120 for the little one.

[@GrievenceCapitolist]

I'm off the grid . 22 foot 1975 Shasta . Little buddy with a filter and 4ft hose for the 40 lb tank . I'm in Deleware so it doesn't get real cold but 4k btu keeps the place 70* . My setup isn't for backpacking but it's perfect for my OTG life .

[@TheWtfnonamez]

I use a lot of devices utilising those butane cans and they are great, however .... They behave very differently based on whether they are vertical or horizontal. In the vertical position, the liquid butane sits in the bottom of the can, and gases off into whatever device you are using. In the horizontal position, the liquid butane travels directly into the device, and usually gases off at the point of release (or ignition) Basically this means that any device using the can horizontally, runs the risk of having a runaway effect, where liquid gas fills the pipes, and continues to gas out, long after you shut it at the valve. It also means that some remote camping stoves have a tendency to be a bit ferocious if you use butane cans laying on their side. I tend to try and prop the can up before lighting because its all a lot more tame. I own a heater similar to this for emergencies, but personally I would rather stay warm by using a gas mantle, or by putting a heater attachment on a camp cooker. Its lighter, duel use, and the butane can is vertical. I got a little Campy Stove cooker and this is ideal. It actually comes with a heater shroud so you can use it as either a heater or a stove. But yeah, Ive had a few scares with stoves using butane cans laying on their sides. They calm down a lot once the can is half empty obviously, as the liquid is below the height of the valve, but with a fresh can Ive had some jet engine flames, and then watched it continue to burn after I've turned it off.

[@gw2899]

I have this heater and works great in a 4 man tent. I agree with him not much different on low vs high. I did get approx 4 hours on low on one can. The temp that night was in low 40's and stayed very comfortable. The case is trash. Hinge part broke first time opened. So expect that. I have a Buddy heater for really cold but for more mild weather this is so much easier to pack and the fuel is also cheaper than the propane bottles. Butane also does not put out as much water vapor as propane so less chance of condensation. Overall I really like this stove.

[@azclaimjumper]

I was wondering about the condensation output. Thanks for answering my unasked question.

[@andrewvickers4487]

@@azclaimjumper From what I've read the difference in water output is only very slight, probably not enough to notice a reduction. I can't find any reports of better results with other fuels either (e.g. alcohol stoves?) A diesel heater might be the best bet here.

[@dwh7651]

Works great heating my van conversion. Air intake and CO2 detector a must.

[@sogullible1974]

Any condensation issues

[@dwh7651]

@@sogullible1974 I mount it on the dog house, crack 2 front windows an inch. No problems

[@10thAveFreezeOut]

Strength, honor, and butane! Little Buddy works great for me - but is much larger.

[@hubby-tubadventures01]

I prefer the Buddy. bit of a faff getting it to the UK some time back but worth it. They now do a butane adaptor too. From what I see the buddy is cheaper too on Amazon 👍

[@tjmul3381]

I ordered one on e-bay on Jan.11, 2023 List price: $69.90 Total price: $86.79. Delivered from Korea on Jan. 20th. Can't say anything else about it since I haven't had to use it. It's been a strangely warm winter here too, Luke. Semper Fi from the Big Apple

[@lindawoody8501]

We have the Buddy and like it. We got it for our van when camping in the Grand Canyon's Mather Campground in fall. Have never used Butane.

[@sdmotor]

I had that flame up issue with my Soto stove the first time I ran it. I did the same thing you did and it has worked fine since. I think it was a combination of issues between the new Butane can and the brand new stove regulator

[@WisconsinEric]

The "Little Buddy" heater would make a much better comparison at 3,800btu than the 18,000btu "Big Buddy" that Luke mentioned many times in this video. It runs $60-$65 and is much smaller/lighter than both the Big Buddy and this Kovea. Because the fuel bottle is uprightin the Buddy heaters there is much less chance of liquid fuel coming out making fire balls that Luke mentioned his Kovea made

[@dobrofool]

Exactly. AND the smallest MH4B at 3,800btu yields 5.6 hrs on one 16oz Propane tank.. you can get TWO pack Coleman tanks for just under $10, or the Walmart knock off’s for less yet… so the big pay off is in heat time yield/cost. AND propane works better in cold than butane. AND all Buddy heaters come with low-oxygen sensors as well as definitive accidental tip-over switches/ auto shut-off for safety. Compared to (MH4B) for $63US (current Amazon).. I’d say the value and safety features = a no brainier. Honestly, this review helps me to appreciate the Buddy heaters much more

[@scottetkin8617]

Yes but it can tip over and in my opinion after extensive use of both the Little Buddy and Kovea...the Cupid is WAY better and safer. The Buddy heaters also suck when trying to light in the middle of the night at cold temps. The Kovea has never failed to start for me on the first try. I will never use a Mr. Heater again if I can avoid it.

[@scottetkin8617]

@@gilg2560 It won't tip over by design...the Little Buddy is incredibly top heavy and probably one of the worst designed heaters I have ever seen. But use what you will. The Kovea is the perfect solution for a small space such as a rooftop or ground tent.

[@everettamador9870]

interesting🤔

[@SoloHiker1]

​@dobrofool love my little Buddy. I've gotten 5 hrs on low on one Coleman bottle. But I'm convinced that due to elevation because I used it at sea-level and bearly got 4 hours.

[@teresaakins1408]

Good morning Luke and Susie.and a very happy Valentine's day to you .i hope you have a great day..

[@cort3079]

I'd really like to have one of these Cupid butane heaters, but since I already have 2 Mr Heater Big Buddys, it just doesn't make much sense to spend $100 plus the cost of fuel and adding another type of fuel to my appliances. My camp stove uses propane like the Buddy heaters, so I only need to carry a few bottles for each camping trip. The Big Buddy on low is 4,000 BTU, so it's not much more than the Cupid heater anyway. The Big Buddy on low is a bit too much for my 3 and 4 person tents, but I just use it to warm the tent up when I am getting ready to go to sleep or when I am waking up in the morning. If I didn't already have the Buddy heaters, I would definitely pick one of these up.

[@jenniferstewarts4851]

These are more for use in Kei campers and similar. picture a something like a truck bed camper, with no slide outs, no overhangs. very small spaces, these often run 2kw space heaters, and these little things work for quickly heating up said space.

[@juliereynolds5578]

I bought mine for $80 last year. So far I love it for heating my minivan camper. Even with my windows always cracked, I've never used it all night. But I have three CO detectors (yes, three! lol), so I'd feel pretty safe doing so as long as I had good ventilation. Just never needed it all night.

[@shirleyfranklin2707]

Happy Valentine’s Day to you and Susie. Thank you for your expertise on the heater. Blessings you both.

[@timhayes45]

I personally struggle a bit at 108.00, I think I could go for that. 140, no thanks, great review thanks for sharing.

[@derekneumann]

Mr Heater Portable Buddy for the win. $75, 4000-9000 BTU, auto shut off tip over, low O2 sensor, propane is cheap when you refill the 1 lb cylinder from a 20 lb, and you can run it from the 1, 5, 10 , 20 lb tanks.

[@LorieBurk-m8u]

Thanks for the video update on the Cupid 💘 heater Luke. I've got one of those n I love my Cupid 💘 heater.

[@PottyMan-t9f]

This stove would look fantastic in all grey color!

[@chicagochris1988]

I camp with the portable buddy and always bring it in case its a chilly night. I saw you use that one many times and never thought it was that expensive. With my portable buddy I refill the 1LB green tanks myself so it really doesn't cost me to much. If I don't want to change tanks all night I have the long hose for a 20LB tank. I really enjoy your videos Luke! And thank you for this review. Could you please review Northface tents soon? We have one and really love it. Also we car camp lol so things to bring are endless lol

[@followme3223]

Regarding Northface Tents, Chris... I have a Roomy 2 that survived a severe thunderstorm (Tornado Near By) at a group campout in Michigan. It was the only tent not damaged or blown down and had only about a teaspoon of water inside. I am keeping that tent for life! : ) A comparable tent would be the Northface Stormbreak.

[@chicagochris1988]

@@followme3223 I have the Domey 3 and it has been great. Used to have a wawona 6 but just needed something smaller to sleep in at night Its been a great tent

[@katrina48]

I have a Cupid heater on the way to me. I have a Dodge Caravan and I've been looking for the right heater. Mr Buddy scared me because of the size, but I think this will be perfect!

[@thebiblegroup7454]

Bought mine about a year ago. Tried to use it but it burned inefficiently. The fumes were overwhelming. When I saw your video, I got it out again to check it out. Using it now. We'll see about the fumes this time.

[@RanmaBushiko]

That spray of gas is what I saw, right before my first Soto G-stove 320 stove's internals went up on me, Luke. Might have to do with wind blowing it in spots where it shouldn't be blown to. Or could be from being shook around a lot.

[@jan6293]

Thanks Luke!🔥I’ll stick with my Buddy.

[@mdbeatt]

I will stick with my Mr. Buddy heater for when I cold weather camp. Better heat output better proformace and I feel better safety.

[@th235]

I don’t have time to search the contents so sorry if this has been covered… I just bought one off Amazon here in the USA nand the canister connection is different..magnet “holding”the canister in place, no locking tab 1:49 I won’t use mine due to the danger and will be returning it. It would be pretty easy on my version to have the canister become disconnected while in use…a big risk for fire and injury. Oh, yeah. My instructions are in Korean & Kovea has none in English on their website that I can find..which that is unacceptable for me-for any product sold in the USA and in particular ones that are potentially dangerous.

[@Megames2012]

You could get the Mr Heater Little Buddy heater for 60 bucks, it runs for 5 hours, and produces 3800 BTUs. It's also smaller and has a tip over shut off switch. By all accounts, the Little Buddy is a far better choice.

[@catherder4747]

Only if you love lots of condensation.

[@kentcostello5286]

That looks good for a backup and I agree with you all heaters you need a CO2 detector. I had a friend who passed away in a truck camper because of a gas heater.

[@FYRSTWAFFEN]

I MUST AGREE WITH THE COST EVALUATION YOU GAVE, BUT IT APPEARS TO BE WHAT MOST OF THE TRUCK CAMPERS WOULD NEED

[@massivedynamic2339]

Looked at it but sticking with the buddy heater. Oxygen sensor, lower cost, and propane is cheaper, especially if you refill the 1 pound bottles. In my tent, i can sleep in shorts with the buddy heater, plus it's great when the power goes out at the house. Interesting product. Might be good for a golf cart if it were a bit smaller.

[@sassylady2001]

Mr. Heater makes a propane heater specifically for a golf cart.

[@kevinmurphy3464]

I dig mine because of the size. My Mr. Buddy is really big with no case and gets too hot. I got mine last year for $75.00 USD on Amazon.

[@comingtofull-ageinchrist6736]

Good heads up on this little heater. I bought the Big Buddy Heater a few years back and bought an adapter to hook it up to a 20lb bottle to run in my 12x60 mobile home, and it gave me headaches. I went to electric heat a few days later! I still have it, but I would only use it in a tent with ventilation, but that would probably be overkill unless it was a large tent! I think this little heater would probably be more useful in a tent, but the Big Buddy Heater might be good under a tarp in the back of an open truck?

[@visamedic]

Yeah, I was gonna say, I don’t store any of my camp stoves or heaters with the fuel attached. And butane is a bit temp touchy,so it needs to stay over 32 deg F or it WILL NOT work, at all. This will be great for when I truck or tent camp. I probably gonna get a diesel heater for my camper.

[@MariusMooore]

Got mine a couple months ago on eBay for around 80 bucks. Also got some adapters to use 1lb propane and isobutane canisters.

[@BruceLyeg]

It'll run on propane?

[@educational4434]

What adapters did you buy in order to use isobutane?

[@icastell]

Used it in 16 degree weather in a 4P 4-season tent, all the walls were covered with ice in the morning. I run it all night keeping enough ventilation and a carbon monoxide detector. I guess the tent was too big or the temperature was too cold; perhaps a combination of both. And yes,make sure to install the canister properly. Otherwise, you may end up with a fireball as Luke said…

[@curtisfike]

Have one and like it a lot !! Use it quite often..

[@ly8965]

Have you ever looked at Dr Hows Penguin Mini Heater? It is also made in Korea, uses butane and is about the same size.

[@RyanMcKenna-u1q]

I got one of these to heat the trailer I live in year round in Canada and it works good, never have to ventilate either no worry here

[@neist]

I own one of these, and I agree with everything you've said. Though, I've never had the fireball problem that you've had. I have had issues with the balance between the gas released and the ignition of it (it can go "boom" a little bit, once it ignites).

[@jacobsilvens8153]

Yes, Kovea is very big here in Korea. $140 is unheard of. I shopped around online and only seeing it the $80 range. Someone is making a small profit.

[@danielkvasnicka9638]

i just bought one,,,,,69 bucks on amozon,,,,,,,one can on low lasted 4 hrs and 45 min,,,,,,works grat,,it is a good heater,,,and low it kicks out alotta heat

[@farmhouse43]

DuuuUUUde, been looking at these off and on the past few months!

[@brittshepard9317]

Can you put a pot of water on the screen? Is it advisable to use it as a cooking stove?

[@Triggin1]

thats a small heater! good for tent camping. I like the Mr Buddy heater for my tiny home.

[@MrBluoct]

Thanks Seems the smallest camco heaters have dropped nearly out of sight / reliability now that the diesel heater parade is in full swing

[@dougsutton211]

I may get one for my truck camper. Something around 3000 btu. Maybe a golf cart Mr. Heater I believe has one. Anywho I’ll let you know what I get. I don’t want to pay $140. But, nice review 👍.

[@ArielleViking]

Great in depth review, Luke. 👍

[@CrimeVid]

Look out for propane or butane heaters that have a reflector behind the flame, a lot of them, by virtue of the reflector are capable of projecting a fireball about three feet. I have seen this happen, it completely melted the plasticey sweatshirt thing that the guy who was trying to light it was wearing, lucky he was wearing a cotton drill shirt under it. Could have been bad. This was a parabolic reflector meant to screw on to a hard bottle, Butane I think, common in Europe.

[@niq872]

thats interesting i got a dynaglow heater and its amazing but its kinda huge if for my 2 person tents i was thinking something a bit smaller but never gave it much thought as it was a present and never thought of buying myself a heater for camping it gets very how but i would love to see how the difference is

[@johnnydollarhide9466]

I love your channel bud, always great info

[@tseals5248]

Im gonna have to say I'll stay with my buddy heater. While i realize that the size does play a factor in certain uses, id rather fix a spot for the buddy and have plenty of heat than run run three cans and still freeze my can off. I paid 89 for my smaller buddy, 120 for the large buddy. Thanks, for the honesty, I'll have to pass.

[@hogkillerjp]

Excellent review as always, I like the little buddy heaters but thanks for this review..

[@phillipwebb1258]

Just ordered one to use in a pickup camper.

[@dirtnsmores]

I don't think you mentioned, but does this put off a lot of moisture like the Mr Buddy heater?

[@erickornberg4571]

You should mention the branding it will leave on your sleeping bag or feet. You will be from the Quadruple Bar Ranch

[@Chris-zp6eh]

Can you put a heat induction fan on it to get some air circulation?

[@mountainstories]

Does butane produce condensation like a propane heater? I have a 7x16 converted cargo trailer. The Mr. Heater Buddy heaters produce a lot of condensation in the trailer.

[@quinntheeskimooutdoors6234]

Very good review. Thanks and have a good day😊

[@gweniawilliams6815]

Thanks for the video and I will catch you on the next one

[@chucknaill]

Just got this heater. After inserting the canister, I began to smell fuel. The heater would not light. What I had failed to do is insert and twist to lock in place. After reinserting the canister and making a twist, the heater performed as intended.

[@randybeeson3424]

They are 80 bucks on Amazon right now. Still orefer the Buddy heater. Looking to get a diesel heater in the future. They dont condensate and are very efficient.

[@mikegonsalves3450]

Thank you for the review. I think it would be great for a quick overnighter or in an emergency but with such a low runtime, I think you would make up for its light weight by having to carry multiple canisters for mor than a 24hr trip. But to ask you a question….. it would seem that you run a Buddy Heater on almost all of your adventures in Drifter……. Would you replace that with this one?

[@richardknott2021]

Love a good honest review..

[@stewescapes9514]

A Chinese diesel heater is where it’s at. No condensation and it lasts about 24 hours on one gallon. I put it under a tarp tied to my RTT. $120

[@colacurciolaw7745]

Pugs are ugly.

[@twintwotastic3743]

Although expensive in the UK, I bought the small Mr Heater ok maybe larger than the Kovea heater but looking at your review I wont be getting the Kovea. Cheers

[@starvingrtist8714]

I will be living in a 2022 Sienna converted camper, for the size this heater would be perfect, especially with the price of $77 in 2024.

[@doctorartphd6463]

Great information !! Thank you, Luke.

[@robb5621]

I ordered this product from Amazon, everything looked good until I put the can in and attempted to twist it to lock the can in place. It will not twist and there is nothing internal that will secure the can into place. I looked closely at the video and the one I got does not look the same on the inside as the one you are reviewing. I requested a replacement hoping that the next one would work correctly but it is identical to the first one I received. They won't turn and nothing to hold the fuel can in place. Inside there is a tab with push written on it it has a spring on it, it pushes in about 1/16 of an inch and does absolutely nothing. I was hoping it allowed the fuel can to turn but is not the case and again there is nothing to lock the can in. My concern is whether this is safe. All that I can do is push the can in. It will ignite and work without turning and locking the can in place but I believe I will return them both.

[@masonrivera944]

Hello Luke commenting from California

[@lindaSee89]

I have a question on the Big Buddy. Using it indoors what should I set it on for safety? I have carpet but think firing it up on carpet would be dumb?

[@chuckkatz1824]

I use one of those aluminum water heater pans that you can buy in chain hardware stores like lowes or home depot.