Big Buddy vs Portable Buddy Cold Weather Field Test | Shorts
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Жыл бұрынCheck out this Big Buddy vs Portable Buddy Cold Weather Field Test in Southwest Colorado in November in temperatures that reached 12 degrees (F) at night in this KZfaq Short video.
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@tonytaylor1829 6 ай бұрын
Throw a thin blanket between your rain fly and screen of the tent and it'll act like insulation and you can use the even smaller heater buddy to get your tent to over 100 in freezing temps.
@mikenrickoutdoors 6 ай бұрын
Great point. I'm using canvas tents now but you bring up an excellent tip. Thanks. Rick
@ricmartinez2590 6 ай бұрын
To be fair. The portable Buddy already heated up the tent. You should have let the temperature go back down inside the tent.
@mikenrickoutdoors 6 ай бұрын
Oh, but I did. I opened all of the doors and windows then I checked to make sure the inside temperature was the same as when I started the first test, and when it's around 30 degrees, it doesn't take much time to cool things off. Rick
@Seashellsbytheseashore21 8 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing! I’ve got a 9 x 14 tent and the coldest temp I’ll be in is maybe 32 degrees at night and day temps 40-60.
@mikenrickoutdoors 8 ай бұрын
It's possible the Portable Buddy would work for you but I like to have my Big Buddy on colder camping trips. I've been in my Kodiak Canvas tent with the Big Buddy heater in temps down to 12 degrees at night and it still worked well. I'll be testing it out more this winter plus comparing it to the Camp Chef Alpine stove to see what I like better. Let me know if you have any other experiences with it and or find something you like better. Rick
@momomo5002 6 ай бұрын
Two portables cost the same as one big buddy. Two portables can heat two rooms. Lets ser how the big buddy does with two separate rooms.😂
@mikenrickoutdoors 6 ай бұрын
Everyone has a different situation. I only have one room so no need for two, but if I did have two rooms, than you make a good point. Rick
@Thatscardo365 9 ай бұрын
Thanks for the information
@mikenrickoutdoors 9 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful. Rick
@300blkreepin 6 ай бұрын
Both have their purposes. I bought the Buddy this weekend at Big R for 69.99. Shouldve bought 2.
@mikenrickoutdoors 6 ай бұрын
You're exactly right. I also have the little buddy and having them all gives me a lot of flexibility based on the season and the size of tent I'm using. Rick
@GDuncan8002 5 ай бұрын
They're $74 on Amazon.
@mikenrickoutdoors 5 ай бұрын
Thanks for the heads up. Rick
@zachdelacruz6429 Ай бұрын
@300blkreepin I just picked one up from Walmart clearance for $32
@300blkreepin Ай бұрын
@@zachdelacruz6429 going to walmart at lunch lol. Killer deal. Get the regulator adapter to hook to a large/xl tank you won’t regret it. If it’s applicable to your use of course.
@marshallsoltman7102 6 ай бұрын
Portable Mr Buddy is goated!
@mikenrickoutdoors 6 ай бұрын
I have no idea what "goated" means. Will you please explain what you mean? Rick
@Lethal22GS 6 ай бұрын
@@mikenrickoutdoorsgreatest of all time
@mikenrickoutdoors 6 ай бұрын
Thanks. I'll add that to my memory, and thanks for the education. Rick
@Lethal22GS 6 ай бұрын
@@mikenrickoutdoors no problem it’s that new generation slang😂
@TheKingOfPACS 6 ай бұрын
Great demonstration of the difference in the heaters!👍
@mikenrickoutdoors 6 ай бұрын
Thank you. Rick
@jamiepalmer5691 5 ай бұрын
The big buddy is too much for a RV. It’s great for construction sites. The little buddy with a 20lb tank is perfect for 20-30 degree weather. If you live where temperatures range. the filter is recommended to keep your heater from breaking but you don’t need it to make it work (for poor people who are reading this). You can also use a grate and cook off them
@mikenrickoutdoors 5 ай бұрын
Thanks for the tips and information. It's much appreciated. Rick
@abnhama4950 8 ай бұрын
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@mikenrickoutdoors 8 ай бұрын
Thanks for the thumbs up. Rick
@Robobutt7869 Жыл бұрын
I just bought the small one......that's pretty good I would say....
@mikenrickoutdoors Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the heads up. These are really great heaters for camping and Mike and I really like them. Rick
@MattF12765 9 ай бұрын
I always carry a 20lb cannister around when i go wild camping.
@mikenrickoutdoors 9 ай бұрын
Great point. I've run out of propane on some winter camping before so that's a great tip, maybe even a 2nd 20 lb. tank. Rick
@randomrick9 6 ай бұрын
Can you please provide the type of hose and filter to connect the heater to the 20lbs tank thank you in advance.
@mikenrickoutdoors 6 ай бұрын
This is the one I use and it's sold from the Mr. Heater Store. amzn.to/48xVujc Let me know if you have any other questions. Rick
@JasonGage 5 ай бұрын
How do you Carry it on the trails?
@mikenrickoutdoors 5 ай бұрын
I guess you could, but I wouldn't. I only use these heaters when rural camping with my truck near by. Rick
@omgitsbee6167 8 ай бұрын
I have two tents for in case of homeless. Night cat 1 person backpacking tent and the go time gear mylar tent. Would the portable buddy do the trick?
@mikenrickoutdoors 8 ай бұрын
Absolutely, especially if you have to option to heat the tents with any of the three heaters. I just got the Little Buddy heater and I will be testing and comparing all three this coming week on our fishing trip here in Colorado and it just snowed and got a lot colder so watch out for those videos in the coming weeks. Rick
@mikenrickoutdoors 6 ай бұрын
I would say it depends on the size of your tent and how cold it get's at night. Here in Colorado, when it get's down to 10 to 15 degrees, I'm thankful to have the Big Buddy. Rick
@user-tf2lj3xh9d 7 ай бұрын
Interesting and helpful albeit an invalid test procedure
@mikenrickoutdoors 7 ай бұрын
Thanks for the feedback, but this is just me giving my opinion when I use them. There is a lot of room for improvements in these videos, and again, I appreciate the thoughts. Rick
@freedomisntfree_44 9 ай бұрын
For a tent the small one is what I have and it runs me out in low even
@mikenrickoutdoors 9 ай бұрын
You're absolutely right, but it also depends on what kind of tent you have. What tent do you use and do you use the Portable Buddy or the Little Buddy? I'm about to test out the little buddy. Rick
@freedomisntfree_44 9 ай бұрын
@@mikenrickoutdoors I have a 10x10 tent and I have the small portable buddy, glad I got the 20pound tank and hose 🤙🏽
@mikenrickoutdoors 9 ай бұрын
Then you'll be warm. I'm going to test the difference between the Big Buddy, Portable Buddy, and my Camp Chef stove on the upcoming fishing trip here in Colorado and see what one I like the best, in my 10'x10' Kodiak Canvas tent. It's a week long fishing trip so I'll probably have a couple extra 20 lb tanks with me. Rick
@freedomisntfree_44 9 ай бұрын
@@mikenrickoutdoors I’m planning something similar for the week of thanksgiving as soon as the chickens sell 🤙🏽 stay warm and keep up these videos
@mikenrickoutdoors 9 ай бұрын
Will do and let me know how your trip goes. Rick
@5girlsoneboy 8 ай бұрын
Buddy heater sells a special hose where no filter is needed. No NEED to buy two things
@mikenrickoutdoors 8 ай бұрын
You are correct. I ended up buying the hose you're talking about and haven't used the hose with a filter for the last several camping trips. Thanks for bringing that up though. Rick
@kro9703 8 ай бұрын
I would recommend the filter no matter what hose you use, there are contaminants in the larger 20# tanks that could clog the small lines in a mr. buddy.
@mikenrickoutdoors 8 ай бұрын
Thank you for the advice. I do have the filter and will use it on my next camping trip. Rick
@dvanomaly420 7 ай бұрын
@@kro9703Why do you think contaminants are different just because of tank size? Propane is propane my guy, all of it has an oil-based additive that adds the distinct smell. 1 lb bottles included. Do you use a filter with the small bottles too? It's the leeching of oil from the rubber lines under high pressure that cause issues, not the fuel supply. Mr. Heater themselves say it is safe to use the F273704 hose without a filter. It does not leech under high pressure. For the big buddy you can also use the low pressure quick connect with a remote regulator. Where are you going to use the F276163 filter in that setup? Are you going to Jerry-rig with adapters between the POL fittings? Doesn't make sense.
@mikenrickoutdoors 6 ай бұрын
You are absolutely right and I now use the hose from Mr. Heater. Rick
@k5blazerman956 6 ай бұрын
I bought the big buddy and the igniter did not work.... Brought it back got another one.. same problem... So I bought the little one
@mikenrickoutdoors 6 ай бұрын
Interesting. I have not had that problem with all three that I have. Thanks for letting me know. Rick
@RideRedRacer 6 ай бұрын
did you have a long hose connected? you have to hold the pilot down for a long time to fill the hose with propane
@k5blazerman956 6 ай бұрын
@@RideRedRacer no just the little bottles one on each side
@willterry6374 6 ай бұрын
Da,,,the bigger the more heat. Which means us more gas
@mikenrickoutdoors 6 ай бұрын
You are correct Sir, but when it's 12 degrees F outside then that Portable Buddy doesn't do the job, at least for me. There's a time and season for both of them. Rick
@GDuncan8002 5 ай бұрын
Big buddy can run on the same two settings as the regular buddy.
@mikenrickoutdoors 5 ай бұрын
Yes, but the Big Buddy has Low, Med, & High, where the Portable Buddy only has Low and High. Rick
@mohamadmoghnie9393 8 ай бұрын
Can this one be used indoor without having a window opened? Is it safe?
@mikenrickoutdoors 8 ай бұрын
You will see a lot of warnings not to do that but I have seen many tests showing they don't put off gas that could kill you. The bigger issue is the oxygen will be depleted so I would recommend having an O2 and Carbon Monoxide detector on when using it and then have a window cracked. Now, Mike and I use ours all the time in his RV and in my tent. Sometimes we don't have any windows open when using them but we do have the O2 sensors with us. It's your call on operating them, but we haven't had any issues in enclosed environments. We're still alive. Let me know if you have any other questions. Rick
@mikenrickoutdoors 6 ай бұрын
This is something I have seen tested and have tested myself, but I will not give an "official" guidance on it. I have seen tests completed showing the effectiveness of not releasing gas, but the bigger issues is how much oxygen is available for you in a completely closed environment. Personally, I would always have one or two small vents letting air in and then use a CO2/O2 sensor to be safe. Let me know if you have any other questions. Rick
@MC-hs4mf 7 ай бұрын
Use in a moving truck while driving?
@mikenrickoutdoors 7 ай бұрын
I wouldn't do that. I only use them for camping. Is there a reason you're doing that or considering it? Rick
@MC-hs4mf 7 ай бұрын
Bc heater core is a chore and expensive
@mikenrickoutdoors 6 ай бұрын
I wouldn't do that. Rick
@thomas_42069 7 ай бұрын
And it’s almost twice as big lol
@mikenrickoutdoors 7 ай бұрын
Yep, and at least twice as hot. Rick
@EVARUIZ1396 5 ай бұрын
Where bu6
@mikenrickoutdoors 5 ай бұрын
I don't understand "bu6." Will you please explain. Rick
@DrLusEnglish 8 ай бұрын
How to handle carbon dioxide
@mikenrickoutdoors 8 ай бұрын
We have CO and O2 detectors with us when we use these, plus we keep a window cracked open to allow additional oxygen in and have vents at the top of the tent or trailer to also help with venting. Let me know if you have any other questions. Rick
@g-whiz286 8 ай бұрын
Carbon dioxide and water are the two primary compounds produced from propane combustion. Of course, oxygen is also used to produce these compounds. That is why these heaters are outfitted with a low oxygen shutdown. This serves two purposes. It shuts off the heater before it can produce carbon monoxide (a result of incomplete combustion) and ensures enough oxygen is left in the space for you to breath.
@mikenrickoutdoors 8 ай бұрын
Thanks for the clarification. Rick
@mikenrickoutdoors 6 ай бұрын
I have a CO2 and O2 sensor in the tent, plus I leave two small vents open to keep the air flowing. Rick
@donavonmacallister3101 8 ай бұрын
Just get the big buddy and get it over with. You can always turn it down.
@mikenrickoutdoors 8 ай бұрын
I have all three. The Little Buddy, Portable Buddy and the Big Buddy and now I'm testing out the Camp Chef Alpine stove. I'll be testing a lot more heat sources in the future. Is there a heat source that you like the best? Rick
@mikenrickoutdoors 6 ай бұрын
You are absolutely correct and it has three heat settings. Rick
@imRosco69 Жыл бұрын
If you get the proper hose, no filter is needed.
@mikenrickoutdoors Жыл бұрын
Understood. You are the 3rd or 4th person to bring this up. I believe I have the correct quick connect hose with the regulator. I do appreciate the information, but I'm surprised that there is not more information out there about the correct hose to buy before making the purchase. I would love to hear more about knowing how to buy the correct hose. Rick
@TaylorCutsTrees Жыл бұрын
I've been running these heaters with adapter for years never heard of a filter. What's it for? why? Help please 🤠🥺
@imRosco69 Жыл бұрын
@@mikenrickoutdoors I do believe that the quick-disconnect hose is fine. This article clarifies some info. The 10' buddy hose does not contain any plasticizers or oily contaminates that will leach out of the hose during high pressure propane flow. That is why
@mikenrickoutdoors Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the response. I appreciate it. Rick
@jewishhella2481 8 ай бұрын
@@mikenrickoutdoorsI run the proper hose and the filter. Yes main concern is propane breaking down the wrong or cheap hoses but another concern is bulk propane (the kind you get filled in the 20lb cannisters) itself can contain contaminates the small cans are always filtered before they are filled hence why they cost much more
@remipuppy Жыл бұрын
If you use a MR. Heater hose NO filter is needed!
@mikenrickoutdoors Жыл бұрын
Thank you. That has been made perfectly clear by about 10 other previous comments, but I appreciate the information. Rick
@davidmeyer7511 8 ай бұрын
of course the big on will be hotter, it's twice the btu output
@mikenrickoutdoors 8 ай бұрын
Absolutely and there are some camping trips that the Portable Buddy is all I need and some trips where I need the Big Buddy. I tested the Camp Chef Alpine stove this week with the temps getting down to 25 degrees F at night, but it was still running to hot. Every heating device has an appropriate time to use them. Rick
@jackwalfoort8419 5 ай бұрын
DONT BUY Mine constantly goes out.
@mikenrickoutdoors 5 ай бұрын
Thanks for letting me know. I haven't had any issues other than when it runs out of propane. Rick
@user-ld3vg6vb5u 8 ай бұрын
I'm just wondering you know what what did you think was gonna happen
@mikenrickoutdoors 8 ай бұрын
I had a pretty good idea about what was going to happen but I go out and test these so I will know how well they work and then can let others know what I find out. Rick
@RideRedRacer 6 ай бұрын
you know
@mikenrickoutdoors 6 ай бұрын
It's not about what I think was going to happen. I'm testing out different heat sources so other people can see how well they do and maybe help them pick the right one for them. Rick
@user-ld3vg6vb5u 8 ай бұрын
Look how much fuel more fuel the other one uses, though. It's not practical, I mean, the little buddy, the little one is what's you want? It's the, you know that's gonna bring you up. Just right, well, it's not, you know, freezing. But, you know, you're not cold as hell, too. You know, you're supposed to use sleeping bags and you know, gear.
@mikenrickoutdoors 8 ай бұрын
I agree that each size heater and type of heater, including wood stoves have their place and I will use the right heating source for the right situation. I do use sleeping bags but again, we need to understand each outdoor adventure and what is the best and most appropriate. I will never sit here and tell you I know everything, but that's why I come out here and test these tent, cots, heating sources, etc. Rick
@RideRedRacer 6 ай бұрын
you know
@mikenrickoutdoors 6 ай бұрын
I have friends that only use the "correct" sleeping bag for the weather and never use a heat source. Me on the other hand, I want to have some heat. You can always use a smaller heater and place it closer to you, plus a smaller tent would be better to help keep the heat in and not have to warm up a large space. Rick
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