zippo hand warmer

[ortonville]

does anybody use these anymore? i remember my grandpa had one and he never went ice fishing with out it. was looking at getting one.is there a better unit or device out there or are they a waste of time and money with the new chemical ones on the market

[fishwacker1]

Ironically that I just ordered one online today. Last season I tried an old Jon-E and did not stay warm for more than 2 hrs. It was my fathers and stored in the basement for the last 15 years. The reviews on the internet is positive for the zippo and is supposed to heat for 10hrs plus.

[ortonville]

that what my grandpa always had a jon-e.i couldnt remmeber the name and cloest thing i could find was a zippo.how long do the wicks last? is there any way of shutting it down after you have it lit?

[fishwacker1]

Not sure about the wick durability but if you seal in ziplock bag it will eventually go out within a minute or two and will relight later when needed. Same goes with chem packs.

[scott b]

I used to have a charcoal one about 10 years ago. Used it 2 times and came to the conclusion the reason I wasn't catching fish was because my hands smelled so bad. Those things stink. Warm though.

[superseal]

I bought one last year....Zippo. I used it pretty good. they can be tempermental once in awhile. I think it's better than the dry chemical warmers I would give it a 7 out of 10.

BTW....I did not notice an issue catching fish even tho there is an odor.

[KrabbyPatties]

I had a jon e handwarmer for a while, but one time I put it in my front pocket (it was not lit) and the fluid leaked on my leg a little. Very painful chemical-type burn! I wasn't really interested in using it after that.

[Rube]

I remember using one. The kind that you add fluid- I think it was lighter fluid.

Had the same problem with it once, leaking in my pants pocket- Ouch! that was enough of that.

Now I use the "Hotties" hand warmers when I need a little help keeping the fingers warm.

I am pretty sure if your grandpa had the option of the newer versions of hand and foot wamers, he would have left the Zippo at home.

[kerryd15]

I use the charcoal. Take a bit to warm up but last a while. I use a 1/4 of a stick at a time. Used a full stick once- got way to hot.

[Scott M]

Still have a jon-e for duck hunting. You have to be careful filling those things...lighter fluid reeks! I would have to agree with others, the chemical handwarmers might be a better option, less mess, less chance of spilling. Try to find the flip mitts with a pouch for the chemical handwarmers.

[BobT]

I've looked at getting them for deer hunting a couple times but one thought that crossed my mind is, do they have to be kept in an upright position while lit?

[superseal]

No. The Zippo works just like a Zippo lighter. Saturate the fiber inside with fluid and light. The burner glows producing heat. There is a vented cover and a breathable drawstring bag for it. I believe having the warmer in the bag restricts the air flow producing a warm heat. If it is out of the bag, I noticed it gets pretty warm. I posted they can be tempermental at times (staying lit). It's possible the small fiber burner that glows may be slightly damaged from me touching it...I dont think you are supposed to touch it!..not sure tho. You can buy replacement elements.

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