Best Propane Heaters Under $200

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 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.

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.

For a garage, shop or job site that wants a 60,000 BTU torpedo heater with a wide turndown and a two year warranty. Keep fresh air coming in while it runs.

For crews already on DeWalt or Milwaukee batteries who need torpedo heat where there is no outlet. Ventilate the space as the manual requires.

For garages and job sites that want a 60,000 BTU torpedo heater that also shuts off if tipped. Run it only with a steady supply of fresh air.

For a garage or shop that wants an 85,000 BTU torpedo heater to hold a set temperature on its own. Keep the space well ventilated.

For job sites, barns and big workshops with fresh air that want 125,000 BTU from Mr. Heater’s Contractor line. It is a construction heater, not for living spaces.

For contractors, barns and large workshops that need a lot of heat fast with fresh air coming in. It is a construction heater, not for living spaces.

For big shops, barns and job sites that need a lot of heat for little money. Use it only in ventilated spaces or outdoors.

For a budget garage or job site heater from a 20 lb tank where a safety listing is not required. Keep the space ventilated.

For a cheap, light torpedo heater to warm a garage bay or job site from a 20 lb tank. Use it only with a fresh air opening, as the manual sets out.

For garages, job sites and barns with fresh air that need fast heat from a standard 20 lb tank. It is a construction heater, not for living spaces.

For garages, barns and job sites with fresh air that need strong heat from a 20 lb tank. It is a construction heater, not for living spaces.

For garages, sheds and job sites with fresh air that want a light 60,000 BTU heater on a 20 lb tank. It is a construction heater, not for living spaces.

For a shop or barn that wants a 60,000 BTU torpedo heater that turns down to half power. Keep it in a well-ventilated space.

For small garages, sheds and job sites with fresh air that need cheap, simple heat. It is a construction heater, not for living spaces.