(Part 2) Best camping hand warmers according to redditors
We found 267 Reddit comments discussing the best camping hand warmers. We ranked the 87 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the products ranked 21-40. You can also go back to the previous section.
I live in Florida so I have very different thermal requirements than you do. My coldest winter camping only gets down to the mid 40s at night. That being said, I feel like using a quilt is closer to using a comforter in your bed than a sleeping bag is. The foot box largely keeps it in place when I change positions at night. As for the pad, odds are good that whatever pad you have now will suffice. Remember your sleeping bag is probably not providing any insulation on the bottom currently. So if the crappy foam pad you have now has a high enough R rating you would likely be fine with a quilt. The only concern is how it might feel on your skin if you don't cover it with something. Foam on skin is kinda bleh.
If you find you're cold a lot, here's a few things I've picked up over the years. To start off, the standard beginner camper stuff. Make sure you're wearing proper camping clothing in layers. Avoid cotton at all costs, you want polyester. If you don't already own UnderArmor type stuff I highly recommend getting some. I recently bought some other brand (Adidas I think?) at Ross for $20 for a pants and shirt set. I generally do not wear these during the day but wear them as pajamas at night when it's cold, adding more layers if need be. Speaking of at night when it's cold. You shouldn't be wearing the same clothes to sleep in that you wore during the day. Especially underwear and socks. Those trap lots of sweat which will keep you cold all night long. Also, invest in good wool socks if you haven't already. You probably already have one to wear during the day, but don't hesitate to get an additional thin merino wool beanie to keep your head extra warm at night (again, don't wear the one you were wearing during the day).
The next thing is check out the R-rating of your sleeping pad. Your standard cheap foam pad like this has an R value of only 1.4. An R rating of 1 is considered "minimally insulated." A better but still cheap model like this thermarest has an R value of 2.8 but is still only $20-30. An R rating of 5 is basically rated to around 0 degrees, here's an example from ThermaRest with an R rating of 5. I've seen R ratings as high as 8. I can only assume those pads set you on fire as soon as you touch them.
Don't forget, you can bring some heat with you. You may wish to invest in some of those Hot Hands products. You can get some designed to go in your gloves or your socks. I generally don't differentiate. Each one will put out a lot of heat for 8+ hours. You can either use them as recommended or just toss a couple loose in your sleeping bag. Yes, it'll cost you a buck or so per night of sleep and you have to pack them in/out, but that's not too bad compared to being miserable. I don't typically do this, but keep a few in my pack in case I get wet during the winter. If I get wet in the cold this is pretty much the only thing that really gets me warm again.
Get at least one of these SOL emergency blankets, use it as your ground cloth. It's similar to but much tougher than the standard mylar emergency blankets. It'll reflect your heat back towards you much better than the plastic sheets most people use. If you're feeling spunky, buy a 2nd, put some reinforcing duct tape or something on the corners and add rivets. Hang it above your tent or strap it in between your rain fly and tent to reflect rising heat back down to you. Fair warning, you will look like a giant dork for doing this one, but it does work surprisingly well. I personally use one for my ground cloth but never do the hanging over thing in conjunction with a tent. I have used one as a shelter though when practicing emergency survival. It kinda sucked as a shelter but it does keep in some heat.
Last but not least, you mentioned some frustration with sleeping bag liners. You could go the opposite route and get a thermal bivvy sack. I don't have much experience with them though so I don't have any real advice. I will say I tried using one of these as my only sleeping bag once and it SUCKED because it DOES NOT BREATHE AT ALL so I was soaking with sweat. I'm sure there are better options that do breathe though and you could slip your sleeping bag inside.
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I have this one, and it's super awesome. I'm was planning on getting a few more for Christmas gifts.. thankfully it'd Prime so I can order now and get them in time haha
For wind chill, windproof gloves make a huge difference.
For plain ol' cold, if I'm headed out for more than an hour I carry 2-4 of these reusable warming packs, and I make sure to wear gloves that work with them.
https://www.amazon.com/ReDo-Reusable-Warmer-Emergency-Zone/dp/B01HOXM0OE/
For heated hats there is [this one](HotHands Heated Knit Cap Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000YULZGE/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_z2dAyb70HS95Q) but that requires you putting the hands heaters into it. There is also [this beanie](Cordless Heated Hat - SM/MD https://www.amazon.com/dp/B017NZW88Q/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_d4dAyb8JDT3MJ) but it's super pricey.
As a quick/cheaper fix, I know thermacare has stitch on heat pads for menstrual cramps that stick onto your underwear and rest against your skin. You can try sticking those into a hat to see if that helps/allowed you to look normal outside
WiHoo Student Hand Warmers/Power Bank Rechargeable,9000mAh Animal Three-Dimensional Modeling Electric Portable Pocket Hand Warmer,Perfect Winter Gifts for Students,Girls,Womens https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07WGY15P5/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_0gDRDbTH6YTEY
Amazon has the replacement burners for just under $8 with free shipping.
Zippo claims you can get about 80 or so uses out of a burner, but I guess it really depends on how much you use it.
I just use one of these: https://www.amazon.com/TECHING-Pebbles-Double-Side-Rechargeable-5200mAh/dp/B018VOT29Q/ref=sr_1_7?dchild=1&keywords=hand+warmer&psc=1&qid=1570472146&sr=8-7 could be a different brand though but they all have the exact same shape.
Lasts like 6 hours and I put it on max heat fairly often. Once I play Melee long enough in combination with it I leave it on low if it is super cold like it was at Big House, but otherwise once my hands are warm they stay warm.
Zippo Neon Orange Pocket Lighter https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00TYA0S0O/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_lJ84Bb6TGYCZF
Zippo Hand Warmer, 12-Hour - Blaze Orange https://www.amazon.com/dp/B013HLGTUS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_2J84BbA47BR1F
First thing that came to my mind
I ordered an usb hand warmer for this very reason.
Something like this www.amazon.com/HotPod-Rechargeable-Pocket-Warmer-Sleeve/dp/B00I4OFGZ8/
[Here](Jomst Rechargeable Hand Warmers... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07X22YMF5?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share) you go. I’m sure you could get a cheaper one that isn’t also a battery bank.
Try layering. Long underwear (sometimes referred to as base layers) is amazing. I get very cold hands when I am outside in cold weather, so I bought some rechargeable hand warmers from Amazon. They are amazing and work very well. You might want to try them.
They change names all the time, but this type is what you want:
this one or this one not the one with the side power switch apparently it's shitty and breaks
Wait until Cyber Monday (Monday after Thanksgiving) and it is usually much cheaper. My partner usually buys a bunch when they go on sale and gives them away as gifts.
https://www.amazon.com/HotHands-Super-Warmer-Freshly-Packed/dp/B019YGJOZC/ref=asc_df_B019YGJOZC/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=167126940649&hvpos=1o1&hvnetw=g&hvrand=536704248502786886&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9003812&hvtargid=pla-304675691426&psc=1
Pick up a box of these.
If you have a push cart Sun Mountain makes mittens that attach to the cart handle with Velcro.
Everything else you’re spot on.
PS: the whole ‘lose 90 pct of heat through the head’ thing is mostly a myth.
I got something like this last winter for the office and for while my car is warming up in the morning. I'm always cold.
Here are some tips from what I learned after playing yesterday in 20/sunny weather in Vermont:
I use something like this with hand warmers put inside if it's super cold
https://www.amazon.com/Heat-Factory-Fleece-Lined-Warmer-Pockets/dp/B000SOQ7MI/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1481224990&sr=8-2&keywords=hand+warmer+pouch
You're right to over-prepare! Absolutely do not underestimate how cold it gets in the desert in winter when the sun goes down. Make sure you have warm socks and hats to sleep in, and sleeping bag liners. Someone else said consider a cot, but I think an inflatable pad would be better (the ones with both foam and air), because the foam will help keep you warmer. Check out thermarest or REI brand. Look for a design that has denser foam or fewer holes in the middle section where your core goes. I'd even pack some body warmers to stick between two pairs of socks at night in case someone gets too cold and can't warm up - they can be really nice in a pinch and take up basically no space. If you're going to camp on the rim / in the Chisos, bring extra guy lines for your tent because it can be windy.
What about those hand warmers you put in your gloves? I've been thinking about trying some of them, maybe like these: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004CV2YMA. There are also those Hot Hands ones which stay warm for a long time but aren't reusable.
You can get replacement elements as they get gunked up and burnt over time. Link
Did this after 2 seasons and they're like new again.
This is a wonderful product to have.
I use one of these http://www.amazon.com/Zippo-Hand-Warmer/dp/B006M5PTOY they are reusable (with fuel) and last for 2 days with one charge. Works great when you throw it in your sleeping bag on freezing nights down by your feet!
The wife and I both have it and live in the Midwest. As of recently I purchased a couple warmers
Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/Outdoors-Way-Rechargeable-Handwarmer-Flashlight/dp/B01A2PERJW/ref=mp_s_a_1_8?ie=UTF8&qid=1549070656&sr=8-8&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=rechargeable+hand+warmer&dpPl=1&dpID=41wjVH2QDFL&ref=plSrch
Previously I was using the Zippo fuel based ones for extreme temperature days, but these work great even in the -35 gusts that we just had. UGGs with the lining work best for feet, but honestly it's just a matter of time before my toes go numb.
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No. Not the worst but I notice that the less weight you carry the less insulation you have, therefore the quicker you get cold. So the pain, speed and legnth (time) is more noticeable now than in years past.
I just ordered this heated hat for my wife. She's very excited to try it. I found it in another thread here, suggested by /u/penny_dreadful_mess
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000YULZGE
I didn't know they made reusable!
The 30 pack of disposables is $30...even at volume it wouldn't be cost effective.
Cam across this in my searches though. Pretty cool, no?! A few drops of fluid supposedly last hours.
A phone is a flashlight, and you should have a 5000mAh battery charger because they're dirt cheap and are often combined with other handy devices. Ex: https://www.amazon.com/KARECEL-Rechargeable-Electric-Powerbank-Handwarmers/dp/B07FLN8823/ref=mp_s_a_1_9?ie=UTF8&qid=1549225113&sr=8-9&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=hand+warmer+charger&dpPl=1&dpID=41oFaZn8XiL&ref=plSrch
This one will hold everything she needs and fits nicely in a backpack. I'm a PANK myself. Good on you for being a great uncle.
Edit If you'd like to include some things to get her started, hand [warmers](hothands body warmer with adhesive 8 warmer value pack by hothands https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N52LIPG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_PymjDbY2D38RY) are great to have for cramps when she's on the go. Also these wipes are individually wrapped and a good size for cleanups. She should keep a spare pair of undies in the pouch and remember to wear black jeans on period days. I've never found an on the go stain remover that works well for accidents, but if it happens, she should change into her PE kit if she can and go to the school nurse. Otherwise this pocket parka will fit in the pouch and is good for tying around her waist for camouflage. It's also handy during pop up rain showers!
If you’re worried about being cold, I’d suggest maybe wearing some lined tights under the dress. They also sell stick-on body warmers like these ;) that you can wear under clothing to stay warm! I also think the shrug would be super cute
Been looking at getting one of these, but unsure plus useless in the warmer times or not playing Starcraft.
Meh. This type of thing has been around for years. The only interesting part is that they nucleated crystallization optically, but honestly that's not particularly surprising either.
You and a hand warmer in a reflective bivvy bag, in a synthetic sleeping bag, under a cheap down quilt. You can probably put it together for near or under $100 (these links total $114.66), and you have options to adjust how warm you need it to be, so it works winter and summer.
I used this setup (with a different synthetic bag that was on sale at the time) for some very cold nights. The heat reflective bivvy is a little uncomfortable sometimes, but it makes things so much warmer (and it’s much more comfortable than a Mylar space blanket). I now have better down quilts and no sleeping bag at all. Synthetic bags often provide better insulation, but are also bulkier and heavier than down. I needed smaller, lighter insulation. I also now use a USB hand warmer instead. Never tried hot water in a Nalgene bottle. 🤷🏼♂️
This setup’s warm enough that I didn’t need to wear a lot of layers, just my base layer, wools socks, and a down jacket.
There's reusable handwarmers you could incorporate as well. Disposable ones would work but that might get excessive depending how often they're necessary. Apparently they regenerate with boiling water. get 2 and use 1 on each part of your commute (if that's what you're doing).
Note: I've never used them so I'm just trusting what the internet tells me.
Edit: There's all kinds, even USB rechargeable ones. That might be handy for hummingbird feeders in cold snaps.
Reusable hand warmers HotSnapZ Reusable 4" Hand Warmers https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004CV2YMA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_UHB6Bb8NWEZXE
Hand warmers can be popped in any mitts and they last for hours.
I'm from Maine, I hear you. I will pitch my go to every time.
Zippo 12-Hour Hand Warmer, Blaze Orange https://www.amazon.com/dp/B013HLGTUS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_5i7ZxbDPRSRAV
This thing has gotten me through the coldest of winters being a valet at a ski resort. It holds it warmth for a good ten to twelve hours. But that is my personal preference.
Get something like this
These Cheap, portable, dependable, and keep you toasty in a bind.
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Try this - http://www.amazon.com/Zippo-Hand-Warmer/dp/B006M5PTOY
I have no experience with these, but my instincts tell me you'd need something electric, not catalytic. Some quick googling turned up this