HotHands Hand Warmers – Long Lasting Safe Natural Odorless Air Activated Warmers – Up to 10 Hours of Heat – 40 Pair by HotHands

I bought many other brands and this is the only brand I know that truly lasted what the label says.

I have quite of few co-teachers using these because it’s always freezing in our bldg & classrooms, and putting one in your shoes makes your body warm. I keep packets of these everywhere. I needed them when in training as the bldg was about 60 degrees. I was passing them out to my friends. So, these aren’t just for winter use, they’re useful when in a cold bldg, like a hospital. I’ve even put one under my bra strap on my shoulder & it kept me warm. DO NOT PUT THEM ON YOUR DIRECT SKIN CONTACT. I did and fell asleep and woke up with a blister on the bottom of my foot. I knew this could happen but I didn’t anticipate falling asleep. I definitely would recommend these to anyone that is constantly “freezing or cold”.

The packages have starters to make it easy to tear open one or both pouches. I like that I can open only one if I don’t need two. It takes a little bit to warm up, but then it’s toasty and keeps me warm for many hours. At first, I would only use them if I knew I’d be outside for a long period of time, but now, I find them useful indoors too. I usually start by opening one or two to warm up my robe pockets on a cold morning, then I put them in my coat when I take a walk on a cold day, then I’ll transfer them to a sweater pocket and eventually tuck them into a blanket I keep outside for a neighborhood cat who looks cold when the sun isn’t shining. The heat lasts for a long time, and I’ve found it more comfortable and economical than increasing the heat for the whole house.

Update 11/25/2012
After reading other reviews, I am updating mine to share that the “HOT” part of “Hot Hands” seems a bit misleading. Each person has their idea of what “hot” means. These are more hand WARMERs. They feel warmer tucked into a pocket than in my gloves, and warmer still when I fold one into my scarf, around my collar. The longer I have these in my pockets, as the hours pass, the warmer they get. Rarely would I say they feel “hot”. I too have found that a cup that’s just had boiling water poured into it is feels hotter, but I can’t tuck that into my clothing, plus in short order a cup of hot water cools down.

In this last box of warmers, which have an expiration date of 02/15/2012, I did have a couple of duds that barely got warm; and I got a couple that got unusually hot – which is likely what most people are expecting and why there is a burn hazard warning. That warning may lead us to believe that these will ALL get “hot” but from my recent experience with the HAND WARMERS, that’s rarely the case. Typically, they get very “warm” in my opinion, which works very well for me.

After reading more of the complains about this product, I decided to order the hand and body size. I’m curious to see if the size of the bag influences the amount of heat produced. I am still happy with the hand warmers for my use. When I am outside, I am mobile, I don’t sit so my experience may be different than most.

As someone who spends a lot of time working outdoors in New England’s brutal winter, I can honestly say HotHands Hand Warmers are a must-have. These air-activated warmers deliver up to 10 hours of heat, and they are incredibly reliable, odorless, and long-lasting. Once you try them, you’ll never go back to braving the cold without them!

My daughter also swears by them—she tucks them into her pockets for extra warmth, and when her ears are freezing, she places them in the fold of her beanie. They stay securely in place, providing her with warmth all day long.

These hand warmers are a must-have for anyone who works or plays outside in cold weather, and I can’t recommend them enough. Whether you’re shoveling, hiking, skiing, or just out and about, HotHands provides consistent, reliable warmth. I’m impressed by their performance and will always keep a stash on hand for the colder months!

Thank you, HotHands, for creating such an effective product—I’ll never go without them in the winter!

Great product to keep your hands, feet and even your sleeping bag warm!