Product Description This is a large size version of the hand warmer. This one comes with an eagle logo laser etched on one side. We also have the Junior size which is best for children or women with small hand. It gives comfortable continuous heat for up to 24 hours on a single filling of lighter fluid. It can be turned off by removing the heating element for a few seconds. This brand new heat generating pocket sized warmer is great for anybody who spends time in the cold. Platinum catalyst flameless technology ensures easy lighting and stable temperature from beginning to the end. The newer heating element has 3 times more platinum powder. You start it with a cigarette lighter burning about 2 seconds. Made of polished chrome plated copper, which does not rust like steel. It includes a carrying case and an extra heating element. Buy one for each pocket or coat and never be chilled in the cold again. This hand warmer is the ideal gift for the hunter and fisherman, and anyone that enjoys the outdoors in the winter. The hand warmer also can be used in the event of an emergency and should be part of every winter survival kit. This is probably the best hand warmer in the world today. The other types of hand warmer are disposable (expensive, relatively short heating time, too small to keep warm for a large hand) and the reusable type (hot to cold in only 1 hour, need to wrap it in towel to boil in water for 15 minutes to recharge). This is the best and most elegant type of hand warmer. Temperature: Warm up to 150 degrees F or about 70 degrees above ambient temperature.
Warm handed golferNovember 2, 2008 Works great. Had problems at first trying to light them but once I found the secret they work fine. Secret: Hold flame to wick at least for 10 seconds then before you put the metal top on let set for a few minutes.
exchangeOctober 7, 2008 Platinum Catalyst Flameless Metal Hand Warmer It is nice and very usable in winter.
It just doesn't workOctober 7, 2008 The hand warmer was a very poor copy of the 'Peacock hand warmer'. Almost impossible to get it to work properly as the top keeps on pinging off. The catalyst element was in parts when it arrived and needed re-assembling but didn't want to stay in place. Mine has already been consigned to the waste bin. Save your money, if you want one of these buy a Peacock Warmer, it may cost a little more but it is a world apart.
Not worth the troubleMarch 9, 2008 I bought this hand-warmer to use during the cold Kansas winter when our infantry company was out for weeks at a time training. I found that when it was in a warm setting, indoors for example, it was hot to the touch, however, as soon as it was actually needed, it was useless.
As soon as I got out in the cold, it was barely warmer than just putting my hands in my pockets, and only then, for a brief time. When I actually held it in my hands, it lost all its heat in a matter of seconds.
I used premium fluid and followed the directions to the letter, measuring the fluid carefully. I'm quite sure it is working at its full potential, but it just doesn't get very warm when you need it most. I won't be bringing this out with me in the future. Waste of money.
A source of warmth to banish the coldNovember 5, 2007 10 out of 10 found this review helpful
On the upside this provides considerable warmth, for a very long period of time. You start it in the morning, and turn it off (remove the catalytic cap for 2 seconds) in the evening. It only has 3 parts - the base, which holds the fuel, the catalytic cap, and the top, which slides onto the base to make a single unit you can put in a pocket.
I wasn't sure if you could actually put it in a pocket, but you sure can. It uses a catalytic reaction, not a flame, so it doesn't get so hot that you have to worry about it. When I need warmth I actually hang mine from a lanyard around my neck with the unit down the front of my shirt.
Fuel is cheap too - just lighter fluid. A 12 Oz bottle runs this thing everyday for over a week!
I also use small, fluid based, warmer for my emergency kit. It's cool, but I'd have to carry over 12 of them to have the same heating available as one of these units.
There is also a smaller version of this Hand Warmer. It's good if you don't need quite as much warmth.
No complaints with this one, and I've used it everyday for over a week.
Oh - it comes with 2 catalytic caps. They don't appear to be consumed at all while making heat - I'm sure they will last for several years of heavy use, but I'm just basing that on the advertising.
Issues - It takes some art to fill these properly. Some similar products come with a measuring cup so it's a no-brainer. With these you just fill them till you can see saturation at the top of the cotton packing in the fuel tank. I have overfilled on occasion and had to use a napkin to sop up the excess fuel. Overfilling results in a small flame in the cap when you are starting it. This is bad. Blow out the flame (as easy as blowing out a birthday candle) sop up some fuel, and try again.
Also - the catalytic reaction produces a slight odor. Out of doors it's impossible to detect, but if you use it indoors you can sometimes get a slight whiff of it.
All in all - if you need a personal heater that you can wear on your person - this will do the job.
