Hand Warmers - A not so new technology

Platinum? Catalytic? Flameless? Are all words that can translate into warm winter hands.

Well maybe not hi-tech but certainly welcome on a cold winters day. Hand warmers give comfortable continuous heat for up to 36 hours from a single filling.

Think about that when your pinky's are throbbing from the cold.

These heat generating pocket sized hand warmers are great for anybody who spends time in the cold.

The Platinum catalyst flameless technology ensures easy lighting and stable temperatures from first lighting until the last of the fuel is used which can be anywhere from 12 to 36 hours dependant on the particular unit you use. Made of polished chrome plated copper, which does not rust like steel, they are typically supplied with a carrying case and an extra heating element.

Buy one for each pocket or coat and never be chilled in the cold again. These hand warmers are the ideal gift for the hunter and fisherman, and anyone that enjoys the outdoors in the winter. The hand warmer can be a great help in the event of an emergency and should be part of every winter survival kit.

Whilst there are other types of hand warmers that are disposable (and therefore comparatively expensive), they have a relatively short heating time, are too small to warm a large hand and  go from hot to cold in (generally) under 1 hour. They are also a lot less convenient as they need to be boiled in water for 15 minutes to recharge which is real handy when your any distance from civilisation!

So this is a case where the old technology wins through, its trusty and inexpensive to run and whilst you can purchase proprietary fuel they also run quite happily using ordinary Zippo lighter fuel, obtainable the world over.

And remember that with winter never that far away, you will always be thanked when you turn a winter hand warmer into a rather thoughtful and considerate gift.

So anyone for cold hands this winter? Not me! (But then I’ve been benefiting from hand warmers for years)...