Best Propane Heaters Under $100

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.

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.

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

For heating a crew on a ventilated construction site from one tank, with heat in every direction. Not for homes or RVs.

For buyers who want a certified 15,000 BTU tank top for outdoor work or a ventilated job site at the lowest price. Expect to light it by hand.

For job sites and outdoor work where a certified, low-cost 15,000 BTU tank top that turns down far is the goal. Give it the fresh air opening the manual asks for.

For buyers who want the cheapest 15,000 BTU tank top for patio or campsite use and can live without published specs. Use it only outdoors.

For backyard, tailgate and campsite heat on a budget, with tip-over and flame-out shutoffs. Use it only outdoors, as the maker says.

For heating a crew on an open, ventilated job site or ice fishing camp with a lot of heat from one tank, at a lower price than the big brands. Check the lighting method and keep fresh air moving.

For outdoor gatherings and work areas that need two burners from one tank on a budget. Keep it outdoors, since the listing gives no ventilation rules.

For tailgates, hunting blinds with open sides and outdoor work where two burners on one tank matter more than a certified brand. Use it only outdoors.

For crews on open job sites, loading docks and sidelines who want the most heat a single tank top gives, in every direction. Use it only where fresh air moves freely.

For job sites, loading docks and outdoor events that need up to 30,000 BTU of aimed radiant heat from one tank. Keep it where fresh air moves freely.

For occasional outdoor use where a cheap 15,000 BTU tank top with tip-over and flame-out shutoffs is enough. Keep it outdoors, since the listing gives no ventilation rules.

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.