Heater

[greensider]

What heater do you use in shelters my old black cat is pretty worn out but I am having trouble paying 80 dollars for a buddy heater what are some other options

[trapper2000]

mr heater buddy heater

[Frankie Bags]

I’ve been using the little buddy this season to cut down the amount of propane I usually go through. So far it’s done a nice job heating my 2-person flip over.
https://www.fleetfarm.com/detail/mr-heater-little-buddy-indoor-liquid-propane-gas-heater/0000000007086

[62&done]

I use a 1 gallon metal bucket with a fuel canister in it the type you use to keep deli food warm. One canister will keep my pop up warm enough to throw my coat off and warm my lunch     2 canisters and you can cook on it  just cover the bucket with some heavy wire screen   very simple

[greensider]

Are you referring to sterno cans I was thinking about making something like that

[reeleyz]

I actually lost my old black cat on Oneida today. If anyone comes across it let me know! I tried retracing my tracks tonight but my tracks got snowed in.

I just ordered the flame king version of it. Looks like the same thing.

The thing I like about the black cat is you can run it on low and not burn much propane. Having a thermal cover I don’t normally need much heat. I just want enough to keep my holes thawed and not wear gloves.

[firstcast 2]

Coleman focus 3 or 5 depending on which hut I take

[filetandrelease]

 Bruce I’ve got some friends going out today
 They will  keep an eye out for your heater

[hardwater diehard]

Mr Heater for the win..YES they are pricey now ..my 20 yoa MH Portable Buddy just got a lil maintenance yesterday ..pilot tube cleaning and vacuumed the ceramic tile as well . Its an investment


This may be another option ..if cash is tight

https://www.walmart.com/ip/DynaGlo-Grab-N-Go-10-000-BTU-Portable-Propane-Gas-LP-Heater/720766613

[hardwater diehard]

greensider   PM sent

[reeleyz]

Bruce I’ve got some friends going out today
 They will  keep an eye out for your heater

Thank you Fred.

[Subway4X4]

Costco has the Buddy heater with fuel line and filter for $74.99

[Arkangel]

As long as this is a heater thread - I have a great heater hack that can be used as a cooking/warming surface...low cost too.

If you have a Mr Heater little buddy heater...

...go to a hardware store and buy a paint screen - the type you hang inside a bucket to roll off excess paint from a roller.

They come in 2 sizes - I bought the smaller size.

Back to the Mr. Heater...when the top handle is folded down in storage position - the paint screen clips snugly on the handle and makes a great surface exactly above the heat.   Now place a dollar store (tin plate - or something similar) on the horizontal paint screen.

You can make hot dogs or sausage...heck...we warmed leftover pizza on it!

Be careful - it gets hot fast!  But if you like grilling on the ice but don't want to bring the grill - this might work for you.

My observation - I wouldn't cook/warm anything greasy or anything that might spill or spit...and keep it light.  You cannot put a frying pan on it or flip hamburgers...but a pack of hotdogs in a tin with some water (or beer) and you can eat tube steaks all day long!

Just an idea...enjoy...

~Arkangel

[62&done]

Are you referring to sterno cans I was thinking about making something like that

sterno cans will work but do not put out much heat and don't last very long.  These are liquid fuel with a fibre type whick   lasts about 6-8 hrs      same Idea though

[greensider]

I am looking at maybe getting a small kerosene heater long run way less expensive than propane and can put a pot to cook on top

[Hardwater2]

Cooked Mac n cheese and heated some ribs on my buddy heater this weekend. A warm meal or snack on the ice is nice. Delicious!

[hardwater diehard]

I am looking at maybe getting a small kerosene heater long run way less expensive than propane and can put a pot to cook on top

I dont know much about portable kerosene heaters I will admit ..but the smell of the fuel and fumes emitted would be a hard pass.

[Raquettedacker]

I will be cooking hotdogs and beans on my buddy heater again this Saturday…

[62&done]

Are you referring to sterno cans I was thinking about making something like that

This is my heater, the furnace pipe cover is optional, it makes a good cover to create a small oven, really heats up your sandwich.   

[sebago2jigtima]

I will be cooking hotdogs and beans on my buddy heater again this Saturday…

is that piece of sheet metal on the bottom a wind blocker 

[Raquettedacker]

Just a piece of tin to reflect the heat up and not melt the ice.
 I can also latch it up and direct the heat up…

[sebago2jigtima]

ahh kool idea !
thx

[greensider]

It kills me but I bought a buddy from lows picking up tomorrow and adapter for refilling small tanks from 20 pounder

[Raquettedacker]

[sebago2jigtima]

that will push the heat up   

[sebago2jigtima]

It kills me but I bought a buddy from lows picking up tomorrow and adapter for refilling small tanks from 20 pounder

take care of it and it should last
i store mine in the box off season

[flukeman]

I've got the yellow Mr Heater version. 10 or 15 years ago Lowes had an excess of them and dumped them for 24.99 or 29.99, I can't remember. It has been a work horse and useful for many instances beyond icefishing. I have definitely got to add a cook rack this year.

[trapper2000]

the  adaptor will save  you a ton of  money ...this is how i  do it ...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lb0dV-1397c

[trapper2000]

fluke  man that is  exactly where i  got  mine  at the  end of the season  dump sale i  got one  for  me  one  for my brother  both still work  but i  seen them on sale and  grabbed  a new one  just to have

[ActiveTrapChecker]

Upgraded from Lil Buddy heater. Can flip it over and cook on it