Essential winter handheld technology

[elton]

I've had one of these untried for several years. Just been using it for the first time on the boat the past few days.

Thoroughly recommended. From arount £14, plus lighter fuel. No flame. No smoke. No smell. Just gets warm and toasty, and stay so for 12+ hours.

 

[alahol2]

You need to be very careful of carbon monoxide poisoning. You should not use one of these without also having a CO monitor fitted to your pocket.

 

[elton]

You need to be very careful of carbon monoxide poisoning. You should not use one of these without also having a CO monitor fitted to your pocket.

That did cross my mind, so I've avoided breathing through my pocket whenever possible.

 

[sarabande]

have you seen those re-usable plastic pads with a metal disc inside ? Much safer, no danger of explosions, poisoning, Chinese imports, depleting hydrocarbon reserves, influencing global warming, etc. Just boil and re-use.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_t..._nkw=reusable+hand+warmers&_sacat=0&_from=R40

 

[elton]

have you seen those re-usable plastic pads with a metal disc inside ? Much safer, no danger of explosions, poisoning, Chinese imports, depleting hydrocarbon reserves, influencing global warming, etc. Just boil and re-use.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_t..._nkw=reusable+hand+warmers&_sacat=0&_from=R40

I've got some of those from Lidl. Handy, but they only stay hot for about ten minutes. Plus the whole boat gets full of steam and condensation just "priming" them.

 

[prv]

have you seen those re-usable plastic pads with a metal disc inside ? Much safer, no danger of explosions, poisoning, Chinese imports, depleting hydrocarbon reserves, influencing global warming, etc. Just boil and re-use.

Bet they aren't as effective as one powered by burning stuff, though. Few things are.

Pete