Chemical Hand/Feet warmers

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Saw some "hand/feet warmers" in KMart 6-pack for $1.99.

Package says temp to 150 F for up to 6 hours!

Could throw one in a sleeping bag before turning off the kerosene heater and sleeping.

Any comments?

-- Sandwich (anon@anon.anon), November 04, 1999

Answers

I'll let you know on Monday if this idea works. I'm going camping with my son's Boy Scout troop this weekend. Since the overnight temp is supposed to be in the upper 20s to low 30s I had decided to try this. I will be prepared otherwise just in case it doesn't work.

-- (southeastern@my-deja.com), November 04, 1999.

Anyone know how they work? Are there batteries involved? Are they previously heated and then they hold the heat?

-- Lars (lars@indy.net), November 04, 1999.

Lars,

The handwarmers work by using an exothermic chemical reaction between iron filings and exposure to atmospheric oxygen when the package is opened. Go to Galyans, KMart or Wally World and get $5 worth for the winter car kit. Indy gets chilly come January, Handwarmers are a "Good Thing" to have if waiting for a bus, out hunting, stuck in a snow drift or other normal parts of winter weather in Hoosierland.

Just go get some . . . soon.

-- urth (urthmomma@aohell.com), November 04, 1999.


I've loaded dup on these, which you can find at any sporting goods store or in the emergency or camping section of your warehouse or discount store. Just like the "chem-cool" bags used for treating sprains and athletic injuries, simply rupture an inner seal to mix the two chemicals, and naturally the readion liberates heat. Great to have on hand in the event things get really cold; or if you're outdoors you could put them inside mittens, inside boots, clothing etc.

-- SH (squirrel@hunter.com), November 04, 1999.

Get the reusable ones! You recharge them by boiling or microwaving them, and activate them by flexing a little metal disk inside.

I've got several.

-- biker (y2kbiker@hotmail.com), November 05, 1999.



Y2K BIKER --

Any brand names, stores or site links for those?

-- SH (squirrel@hunter.com), November 05, 1999.


Tried one last night. The iron filings easily leaks through the package and makes a mess. I suggest covering in tissue paper before using it. Also, it didn't get as hot as I thought it would.

-- Sandwich (anon@anon.com), November 05, 1999.

Sam's Club was selling these last winter (with the sporting goods). They had the best price around (40 pairs for around $15) & the actual 'warmers' were the largest size I've seen.

I haven't seen them yet at my local Sam's this season, but your mileage may vary....

The brand was Sports Heat. Up to 158 degrees up to 7 hours. I have been very happy with the product.

Best Wishes,

-- Deborah (infowars@yahoo.com), November 05, 1999.


Sandwich,

Sorry it didn't work out for you. What brand were you using? I'd like to get some of these, but I'd like to avoid any problematic brands. Thanks!

-- Don (whytocay@hotmail.com), November 05, 1999.


Don,

I tried another Kmart brand "Hand Warmer" and it barely lasted 2 hrs and didn't get over 100 degrees.

Next I tried "HotHands-2" by Heatmax (bought at Home Depot). It lasted about 4 hours and the pushed the mercury to the max on my thermometer (about 130 F). Cost at Home Depot was 97 cents for 2.

Maybe I will just heat a brick (spray painted black with bbq paint) on my Kero heater for use as a bed warmer.

-- Sandwich (anon@anon.anon), November 05, 1999.



Seems that Deb has the best deal at Sam's!

-- Sandwich (anon@anon.anon), November 05, 1999.

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