New Ryobi Releases: A Portable Propane Heater and Two Rechargeable Tire Inflators

Introduction

It has been a busy stretch for Ryobi, with a handful of fresh releases that lean heavily into portable warmth and portable air. The lineup covers two clear everyday problems: staying warm at a tailgate, campsite, or cold garage, and topping off tires without dragging out a full-size compressor. Here is a closer look at the Ryobi 18V ONE+ Portable Propane Heater, the USB Lithium Smart Tire Inflator Kit, and the more affordable Rechargeable Tire Inflator.

Ryobi 18V ONE+ Portable Propane Heater

The big story with the new portable propane heater is portability. Ryobi already sold a propane heater, but that model relied on the large 20-pound style tank you would normally hook up to a grill, and anyone who has hauled one knows how awkward that gets. This version runs on small 1-pound propane canisters, the same type used on camping stoves and grills, which makes it dramatically easier to throw in the trunk for tailgates or camping trips.

It also runs off an 18V ONE+ battery, and it works with or without one thanks to a mechanical piezo ignition. The fan is optional too: you can run it in radiant mode without the fan at all, letting the heat sit beside you rather than blowing around. When you do want directed warmth, the Heat Boost technology uses a high-velocity airflow design to push heat further out before it rises, so the warmth stays on you instead of drifting to the ceiling.

Specs are solid for the size. You get up to 13,000 BTU of heat output covering around 325 square feet, with two heat modes at 7,500 and 13,000 BTU. Run time is rated at 3 hours on low or 2 hours on high from a single 1-pound tank. For all-day warmth with Heat Boost, Ryobi pairs it with an 18V ONE+ 6Ah battery, which is sold separately, as is the propane tank. A carrying handle and an enclosed tank door make it easy to transport, and it carries the usual 3-year Ryobi warranty. Note that the battery, charger, and propane are not included, so factor those in when picking it up.

Ryobi USB Lithium Smart Tire Inflator Kit

Both inflators in this announcement share one standout feature: a genuinely bright LED display. Where most inflators use small, dim, low-contrast screens that feel a decade out of date, these read clearly in daylight and at night, which is a real benefit if your eyesight is less than perfect or you are topping off tires in the dark.

The Smart Tire Inflator Kit is the more capable of the two, priced at $79.97 and available since September 2026. It comes with two 2Ah USB Lithium batteries, and it supports smart memory technology so you can set a target PSI and let the unit stop inflating automatically. It tops out at 150 PSI and can top off a car tire in under 90 seconds. The kit also includes accessories like a ball needle, so it handles bike tires, ATV tires, dirt bike tires, and sports equipment. If you ride UTVs in the woods or just want something compact in the car instead of a compressor, this is the one built for that.

Ryobi Rechargeable Tire Inflator

The Rechargeable Tire Inflator arrives in October 2026 at $49.97, making it the budget-friendly option of the pair. Its main convenience is preset modes: instead of typing in a pressure, you hit car mode and it defaults to 35 PSI, or bike mode which targets around 45 PSI. That keeps things quick when you just want to top off a tire and move on.

It is rated for topping off a car tire, such as bringing a tire from 30 to 35 PSI, which covers exactly the kind of morning situation where a warm day turns cold overnight and your tire pressure warning light suddenly comes on. And despite the lower price, the LED screen is just as bright as its sibling, doing an excellent job of lighting up the numbers. For occasional top-offs around the house, this is the easier recommendation.

Which One Should You Pick Up?

If you spend cool evenings at tailgates or campsites, or want radiant heat in the garage without a fan blasting, the 18V ONE+ Portable Propane Heater is the clear pick, just remember to budget for the battery, charger, and 1-pound propane tanks. If you need portable air for cars, bikes, and trail toys, the Smart Tire Inflator Kit offers more power and precision for $79.97. For simple top-offs on a budget, the $49.97 Rechargeable Tire Inflator covers the essentials with the same bright display.

Conclusion

Ryobi’s latest releases are all about solving small, recurring annoyances: cold evenings, soft tires, and gear that is a pain to haul. The propane heater brings real warmth into a genuinely portable package, and both inflators make tire maintenance quick with screens you can actually read. Match the tool to your routine and any of the three should earn its place in the trunk.