Not sure why no one has posted this deal.
The Portable Buddy was $129 when I bought mine and IIRC the Big Buddy was around $199.
There is no fee to join the Club.
Mr Heater Portable Buddy Heater $99 Delivered (Club Price), Big Buddy Heater $119 (Club Price) + $10 Postage ($0 C&C) @ Anaconda
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Takes the regular cheap butane cans
Check comments about the failure rate though.
I'd prob stick with the one OP posted and an adapter if you had to.You can get an adapter to refill these from a 9kg pol cylinder. You just need to freeze the little tank amd fill it to the same weight as a retail one.
Right when I read a bit more it seems you can also directly connect a 9kg cylinder so that puts it in different category of usefulness
That's right, I think it needs a different hose but it's possible. I bought one of these a couple of weeks ago on the day I went camping with the intention of using it but never did cos the temp didn't drop down too much.
Thanks. Just bought one and I'll get a plumber out this Sunday to connect it to my unmetered gas cooktop.
I also paid $129 for the Portable Buddy about 1.5 years ago, this is a great price. I use it with a 4kg gas bottle, works out to be a lot cheaper than buying smaller bottles. Great for camping, definitely recommend.
Niceeeee, I was gonna ask if you could connect it to a 9kg one as it doesn't mention it, unlike the smaller, which it states it's suitable for a large bottle.
Yup, sure can, as long as you have the right hose - I had no issues at all. Good luck!
Thank you.
I am also looking to buy this. Would like to know if it can be used inside a closed tent considering CO2?
Same, unsure if safe to have it inside tent all night due to fire concerns
Crazy idea IMO.
I put one of those cheap 12v blankets in my sleeping bag and hook it up to a lifepo on cold car camping nights - the heat is where I need it and much safer. (I got crap from some mates for being soft when I set it up but they were all apologetic in the morning.)
Sorry, what's Lifepo? Interested in trying the blanket myself without draining the car battery.
They are advertised as not for that, but I know many YouTube campers do use them as they have the low oxygen etc.
If you watch reviews it's worth noting the AU model does not have the half power mode that the overseas one has.
Darwinism
I wouldn't… Carbon monoxide poisoning would be the big concern…. and burning gas causes a lot of water vapour, it would make the inside of the tent very damp…
I would never use these while sleeping, but running one for 10mins when you come in cold and wet and are getting changed wouldn’t be very risky, especially if there is ventilation.
I agree with the dampness issues. We stopped using a household gas heater because it caused so unchecked condensation on walls and windows.
So correct for example, on the Anaconda site mentioned by KingT above, they indicate other people who by these gas heaters from them also buy carbon Monoxide alarm.
Do not do that.
it has an "Oxygen Depletion Sensor" and you can get an additional carbon monoxide alarm if you're concerned, anaconda have one for $40
Talk about glamping
is this what Steve Wallis uses or it looks a bit small
yes
Burn the house down
Been using one of these for around 5 years in my bedroom,preheat the bathroom etc mainly over winter months..,
You have to be mindful not to throw clothes, towels on it of course…. If your an idiot it's not for you 😉
Might be OK if you can refill those canisters but they are a bit of rip otherwise
I prefer this style: https://www.anacondastores.com/camping-hiking/heating-coolin…
Takes the regular cheap butane cans