Mr. Heater Hunting Buddy MH12HB
#7 in PortableFull review
For hunters who want quiet push button lighting in a ventilated blind or tent and up to 12,000 BTU. Follow the maker’s ventilation rules.
Amazon $126.48$126.48
The Mr. Heater Hunting Buddy MH12HB rates 3.9 among portable propane heaters; the Mr. Heater MH15T Single Tank Top rates 2.6 among tank top ones. The Mr. Heater MH15T Single Tank Top costs $68.71 less ($57.77 vs $126.48).
Mr. Heater MH15T Single Tank Top
#12 in Tank topFull review
For job sites, ice fishing and outdoor work where a simple, repairable 15,000 BTU tank top from a known maker is worth a little more. Use it only with plenty of fresh air.
Amazon $57.77$57.77
Prices were last checked October 30, 2026 and are subject to change; the price and availability shown by the retailer at the time of purchase apply.
Scores side by side
These two sit in different type classes (portable and tank top), and each is scored against the reference points for its own class, so a rating says how well each does among its own type peers. How we rank explains each factor.
| Factor weight | Mr. Heater Hunting Buddy MH12HB | Mr. Heater MH15T Single Tank Top |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.9/5 | 2.6/5 |
| Value 25% | 46 $10.54 per 1,000 BTU ($126.48, 12,000 BTU) | 32 $3.85 per 1,000 BTU ($57.77, 15,000 BTU) |
| Safety 30% | 100 CSA listed, low-oxygen shutoff, tip-over shutoff, flame-out shutoff | 50 tip-over shutoff, flame-out shutoff; no safety listing published |
| Warranty 15% | 0 1-year warranty | 0 1-year warranty |
| Turndown 15% | 71 turns down to 6,000 BTU | 48 turns down to 10,000 BTU |
| Ignition 10% | 100 electric ignition | 0 lit by hand |
| Fuel options 5% | 100 runs on 1 lb cylinders or a bulk tank | 50 runs on a bulk tank only |
Specifications
| Mr. Heater Hunting Buddy MH12HB | Mr. Heater MH15T Single Tank Top | |
|---|---|---|
| Heating | ||
| Heat output | 6,000 to 12,000 BTU | 10,000 to 15,000 BTU |
| Type | Portable | Tank top |
| Use | Indoor (ventilated) | Job sites and garages |
| Heats up to | 300 sq ft | 375 sq ft |
| Thermostat | No | No |
| Fan | No | No |
| Fuel and power | ||
| Fuel | 1 lb cylinder or bulk tank | Bulk tank |
| Hose included | No | No |
| Ignition | Electric | By hand |
| Power needed | Batteries | None |
| Safety | ||
| Safety listing | CSA | None published |
| Low-oxygen shutoff | Yes | - |
| Tip-over shutoff | Yes | Yes |
| Flame-out shutoff | Yes | Yes |
| Build | ||
| Dimensions | 17 x 12 x 16 in | - |
| Weight | 16 lb | 3.3 lb |
| Warranty | 1 year | 1 year |
| Released | 2012-12-03 | - |