# Buddy Flex Cooker *Published: 2025-09-19 | Updated: 2025-09-19 | Source: https://shopsavvy.com/products/buddy-flex-cooker* --- **Brand:** Mr. Heater **Price Range:** $27 - $223.86 across 154 retailers ## Pros - Provides a sturdy cooking surface and easy connection with a built-in hose. - Offers convenient attachment and storage by mounting on the bottom of the heater. - The cooker and heater unit together offer reliable performance and excellent warmth during winter. - Users express high satisfaction with the performance and quality craftsmanship. - Heat output meets expectations, making it effective for cooking needs. - Considered well-made, solid, and indicative of good quality. - The cooker ignites easily, providing necessary functionality. ## Cons - Lighting instructions are unclear, requiring better guidance for effective operation. - Requires the pilot light on the Flex heater to be started for propane supply, which may complicate usage. - The hose position can lead to dirt accumulation in the quick connect coupling when placed on the ground. - Heavier than expected, which might not be ideal for portability in certain scenarios, such as a bug out bag. - Users have reported safety concerns with intimidating flames jumping unexpectedly during lighting. - Considered a bit pricey, but the features may justify the cost for some. - The cooker design might not be suitable for those unfamiliar with gas appliances, raising usability issues. ## Specifications | Attribute | Value | |-----------|-------| | model | MH8CFLEX | | weight | heavier than expected | | color | red | | brand | Mr. Heater | | manufacturer | Mr. Heater | | heatOutput | 8000 BTU | | description | 8,000 BTU Buddy Flex Cooker | ## Last Seen Prices | Retailer | Price | Availability | Last seen | Store's standard terms | |----------|-------|-------------|-----------|------------------------| | 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