Mr. Heater Hunting Buddy MH12HB
#4 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$126
The Mr. Heater Hunting Buddy MH12HB and the ThermoMate PHF18B 18,000 BTU are evenly matched, rated 3.9 and 3.9. The Mr. Heater Hunting Buddy MH12HB leads on safety and fuel options. The ThermoMate PHF18B 18,000 BTU wins on turndown. The Mr. Heater Hunting Buddy MH12HB costs $43.99 less ($126 vs $169.99).
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ThermoMate PHF18B 18,000 BTU
#5 in PortableFull review
For ventilated garages, workshops and job sites where a rolling 18,000 BTU cabinet heater beats a tank top. The manual rules out homes, RVs and living quarters.
Amazon $169.99$169.99
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Mr. Heater Hunting Buddy MH12HB for safety (CSA listed, low-oxygen shutoff, tip-over shutoff, flame-out shutoff vs CSA listed, low-oxygen shutoff, tip-over shutoff) and fuel options (runs on 1 lb cylinders or a bulk tank vs runs on a bulk tank only).
- Choose the ThermoMate PHF18B 18,000 BTU for turndown (turns down to 6,000 BTU vs turns down to 6,000 BTU).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every portable propane heater; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Mr. Heater Hunting Buddy MH12HB | ThermoMate PHF18B 18,000 BTU |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.9/5 | 3.9/5 |
| Value 25% | 46 $10.50 per 1,000 BTU ($126, 12,000 BTU) | 54 $9.44 per 1,000 BTU ($169.99, 18,000 BTU) |
| Safety 30% | 100 CSA listed, low-oxygen shutoff, tip-over shutoff, flame-out shutoff | 90 CSA listed, low-oxygen shutoff, tip-over shutoff |
| Warranty 15% | 0 1-year warranty | 0 1-year warranty |
| Turndown 15% | 71 turns down to 6,000 BTU | 95 turns down to 6,000 BTU |
| Ignition 10% | 100 electric ignition | 100 push-button piezo ignition |
| 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 | ThermoMate PHF18B 18,000 BTU | |
|---|---|---|
| Heating | ||
| Heat output | 6,000 to 12,000 BTU | 6,000 to 18,000 BTU |
| Type | Portable | Portable |
| Use | Indoor (ventilated) | Job sites and garages |
| Heats up to | 300 sq ft | 450 sq ft |
| Thermostat | No | No |
| Fan | No | No |
| Fuel and power | ||
| Fuel | 1 lb cylinder or bulk tank | Bulk tank |
| Hose included | No | Yes |
| Ignition | Electric | Push-button piezo |
| Power needed | Batteries | None |
| Safety | ||
| Safety listing | CSA | CSA |
| Low-oxygen shutoff | Yes | Yes |
| Tip-over shutoff | Yes | Yes |
| Flame-out shutoff | Yes | - |
| Build | ||
| Noise | - | 32 dB |
| Dimensions | 17 x 12 x 16 in | 15 x 11.3 x 21.7 in |
| Weight | 16 lb | 14.6 lb |
| Warranty | 1 year | 1 year |
| Released | 2012-12-03 | - |