Best Portable Propane Heaters Ranked

The default choice for heating a ventilated tent, blind or small cabin on 1 lb cylinders, with the option to hook up a bigger tank later. Keep the 9 sq in of fresh air the maker requires.

A low cost 18,000 BTU cabinet heater for well ventilated garages, sheds and patios, with tip, low oxygen and flame out shutoffs. The maker requires good ventilation indoors.

For ventilated garages, offices and workshops that need a rolling 18,000 BTU heater with a full set of shutoffs. The manual rules out homes and living quarters.

For heating the middle of a ventilated tent, blind or shelter from all sides. Keep the 18 sq in of fresh air the manual requires.

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.

For heating a ventilated cabin, ice shack or large tent that a 9,000 BTU Buddy can’t keep warm. Give it the 18 sq in of fresh air at floor and ceiling the maker requires.

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.

For patios and open garages where a rolling 18,000 BTU cabinet heater is handy. Camplux files it under outdoor use only, so treat it that way.

A compact, push button alternative to the Portable Buddy for ventilated tents and cabins, with a slightly higher low setting. Keep the fresh air the maker’s manual requires.

For buyers short on storage space who want an 18,000 BTU heater for outdoor or well ventilated indoor spaces. The seller limits indoor use to well ventilated areas.

For heating a small tent, blind or ice shanty with ventilation, where a light one cylinder heater is all that fits. Follow the maker’s vent rule of at least 4 sq in of fresh air.

A plain 18,000 BTU cabinet heater for patios and open work areas. It is sold as an outdoor heater, so use it that way.

For contractors heating buildings under construction or large ventilated work bays. The maker rules out homes and RVs.

For golfers and spectators who want a little radiant warmth in an open cart. The maker restricts it to outdoor use.