Amazon shoppers label £4 winter buy ‘perfect for cold weather and outdoor activities’ – and share a hack to level it up
YOUR hands are usually the first part of your body to feel the cold weather.
However, a budget Amazon buy may be able to keep them nice and toasty this winter.
The ready to use affordable item is said to provide up to 10 hours of heat.
Hothands Hand Warmers are available in a pack of five for just £4, reduced from £8.
Designed for every day use and ideal for sports, the handy products use cura-heat technology.
According to the manufacturers, the hand warms “protect from chill anywhere.”
Made from a non-woven fabric, they are recommended for outdoor use.
Each pair is single-use and air-activated, making them ideal for a day out in the cold winter weather.
Hothands suggest using the warmers during outdoor sports, while working in the yard, jogging or taking the pet for a walk, shopping or commuting to work.
After opening the sachet, place the warmer inside your pocket to keep your hands warm.
However, one buyer had an additional trick to further level up the item.
“Good product. They get warmer if you keep them inside something like a sock or a glove. Good value for money,” they explained.
Other impressed shoppers shared their thoughts on the warmers in the review section.
“These are great, keep heat for hours. Handy for pockets, on your back whilst sitting at events. Lightweight,” said another Amazon user.
“Wow, I wasn’t expecting much if I’m honest but they were lovely and warm, will be nice to use when taking the dog for a walk,” agreed a third person.
“These hand warmers are wonderful!! The warmers fit perfectly in my palms, they last a long time, get warm very quickly and they are actually hot!” wrote another shopper.
“I slipped them in my gloves and I would move the sachets from the front to the back.
How does thermal clothing keep you warm?
Thermal clothing keeps you warm by trapping air near your body and preventing heat loss.
It’s made from materials like polyester, merino wool, fleece, or down that are good at insulating and wicking away moisture.
Trapping air
The fabric creates a layer of insulation by trapping air, which is a poor conductor of heat. This prevents heat from escaping through conduction, convection, and radiation.
Wicking away moisture
Thermal clothing is breathable and absorbs sweat from your skin, which helps prevent you from getting damp and cold.
Regulating body temperature
Thermal clothing keeps you warm in cold weather, but it’s also breathable enough to prevent overheating during physical activity.
Design features
Some thermal clothing has panels or zones that provide extra warmth to areas like your chest, back, and knees
“I didn’t have much faith at first but was quickly impressed by them. I will be buying them again and I would recommend them.”
“[For a] recent visit to Iceland, these were a great idea. Nice and small enough to fit into the gloves. Also, in socks to keep my feet warm. Lasted hours,” said another buyer.
“Brilliant to keep your hands warm out walking, hiking, climbing, running, cycling, or at a football match,” wrote one person.
“[They] last for about eight hours, a must-have if you like the outdoors in the winter,” commented another Amazon user.
“These hand warmers are fantastic! They heat up fast and stay warm for hours, perfect for cold days and outdoor activities,” said one shopper.