Was about to order a Zippo hand warmer on Amazon but the reviews were not very good. Seems like they have changed something and they don't work as well.
Any suggestions for good a good hand warmer? I keep the air-activated ones handy, but would like to get something better.
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October 27, 2018, 09:01 PM
chessiedog1
I have something very close to the Zippos, but made in Germany. I have used them for about 14 years now maybe 15 to 20 times each season. They have worked great for me, love them.
Unfortunately they have no name on them, just made in Germany. Sorry, not very helpful.
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October 27, 2018, 09:13 PM
armedprof
Breasts are the best hand warmers.
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October 27, 2018, 09:18 PM
Fenris
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Originally posted by armedprof: Breasts are the best hand warmers.
Sorry. Hands are best warmed between a woman's thighs. They also make dandy ear muffs.This message has been edited. Last edited by: Fenris,
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October 27, 2018, 09:29 PM
1s1k
Have you ever looked into the battery operated gloves. You can buy a fairly thin pair that will keep your hands toasty warm while maintaining dexterity.
October 27, 2018, 09:32 PM
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I personally prefer the disposable ones.
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October 27, 2018, 09:47 PM
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Originally posted by armedprof: Breasts are the best hand warmers.
You put a cold hand on one and she will scream.
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October 27, 2018, 09:50 PM
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Originally posted by GWbiker:
quote:
Originally posted by armedprof: Breasts are the best hand warmers.
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I have a couple of the Zippos. They may not be as good as the one I had 30 years ago but they still work fine. I use them a lot for late season duck hunts.
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October 27, 2018, 10:55 PM
Gustofer
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Originally posted by smschulz: Rosey
That's about the best I've ever found.
Second to that are the Zippos. I use them when out in the woods in cold weather and when snowplowing.
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October 27, 2018, 11:27 PM
Steve in PA
I always load up with the hot hands before every season. I buy lots and use several each day. A couple in my pockets to keep my hands warm, and when sitting I’ll throw a few under my shirt to help ward off the cold.
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October 27, 2018, 11:30 PM
reflex/deflex 64
Have you tried using the body warmers instead of the little hand warmers? Quite the difference in output.
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October 28, 2018, 12:18 AM
hunter62
The zippo works great for me. I have 2, the first was the larger size. It worked so well I wanted one for each pocket and accidentally bought a smaller one. It still works, but not near as much heat as the larger one.
October 28, 2018, 02:38 AM
Orguss
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Originally posted by Steve in PA: I always load up with the hot hands before every season. I buy lots and use several each day. A couple in my pockets to keep my hands warm, and when sitting I’ll throw a few under my shirt to help ward off the cold.
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October 28, 2018, 04:56 AM
Gibb
I have these reusable warmers that contain super saturated sodium, and a little metal clicker. You boil them to melt the solution, then cool them and it remains liquid. When you need the heat, click the button and it begins to turn solid and gives impressive heat for quite some time (depends on the size of the bag). I got a kit of various sizes a while back (IRC it was around 90 bucks) but they've more than paid for themselves compared to the disposable ones.
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October 28, 2018, 08:24 PM
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Originally posted by Gibb: I have these reusable warmers that contain super saturated sodium, and a little metal clicker. You boil them to melt the solution, then cool them and it remains liquid. When you need the heat, click the button and it begins to turn solid and gives impressive heat for quite some time (depends on the size of the bag). I got a kit of various sizes a while back (IRC it was around 90 bucks) but they've more than paid for themselves compared to the disposable ones.
I've got a couple of those, but bigger. Been using one on my back the last week or so. Just too much trouble with the smaller ones for not long enough (I work 10 hour shifts).
I ordered a zippo, I'll give it a try and see.
What's the Rosey? I couldn't find anything on it.
I used to have (still do somewhere in a box in my storage unit) a little red velvet-covered metal rectangular box that would hold a charcoal or similar substance about 4" long stick. Light that sucker on fire and it would smolder and keep you nice and warm.
My wife just got home from her beach vacation. She is well equipped for hand-warming. I'll try the techniques and report.
Edit: Ha! They still make the kind I was talking about. Wish I had bought this instead of the zippo now. I'll try the zippo and get one of these if I'm disappointed.
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