7 Outdoor Space Heaters That Will Make Your Socially-Distant Winters Toastier

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When the pandemic first introduced itself, we were stuck inside the throes of February's frigid end and March's gray beginning. And, just when sweet summer and cozy fall afforded us some semblance of a social life safely distanced outside, somehow it's winter again. Meaning, we can kiss our socially-distant outdoor outings goodbye — unless, we find some inventive solution for keeping warm while gathering six feet apart in 40-degree-and-dropping temps. Something like, say, an outdoor space heater.

Call it portable Cabincore, a movable fireplace, or a baby bonfire — whatever which way you spin it, the outdoor space heater is annual essential for those residing in colder climates with less-temperate regions. If the thought of brunch whipped with a below-freezing-wind-chill makes you shiver, you may want to consider investing in this toasty technology. Great for backyard gatherings, rooftop hangs, stoop-sitting, and the like, the outdoor space heater has you covered (with an electric wave of warmth). Ahead, find seven top-rated options worth buying — from portable iterations to larger styles with reviews from sufficiently-warmed customers included.

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