Hand and toe warmers need to be used correctly in order to be effective. Here are some tips for getting the most out of your warmers and information about how those warmers work in the first place.

Activating a Warmer

A HotHands hand or toe warmer come in a plastic wrapper with two warmers in each package. Once removed from the packaging, the warmer needs a quick shake in order to activate the ingredients in the pouch. If you want to “pause” the heating process, place the warmer in an airtight plastic bag, and you can use it later on in the day. Once shaken, the warmer should heat up in a few seconds. Unless paused, most hand warmers last 10+ hours, with toe warmers guaranteeing 8+ hours.

What Are HotHands Warmers Made Of?

You may be surprised to learn that warmers are made from all-natural ingredients including iron, carbon, and salt. When iron is exposed to oxygen, it oxidizes and produces heat. It’s a small chemical reaction found in nature.

Toe Warmers

Cold toes can be a real problem for people working outside or in a cold environment. Luckily, HotHands toe warmers fit snugly in any closed-toe shoe with an adhesive to keep them in place. Toe warmers aren’t as hot as the hand warmers, and they don’t last as long; however, these specialty warmers are thin and easy to use. Toe warmers are a must for anyone spending multiple hours outside in the cold.

Toe warmers are designed to adhere to the inside of the shoe and to be worn with socks. Do NOT apply the warmer directly to the foot.

HotHands Warm Your Family

As the weather gets colder, HotHands hand and toe warmers are the perfect solution for those cold fingers and toes. They provide everyday warmth with all-natural ingredients to keep you and your family warm all day long. Hand warmers are available in different varieties such as game day and a camo pack for hunters. So, get outside and beat the cold all around you!

Prepping a soccer bag that has everything your kiddo may want or need on the field can help you get out the door quickly and keep everyone’s head in the game. Here are some ideas to make the transition back into sports season as seamless as possible.

Sunscreen

Playing soccer means lots of sun on those little kid arms and faces. Even though the weather is cooling off and it may not feel like sunscreen is as important as during the blazing summer months, it is! Keep SPF 50 on hand at all times. And make sure it’s sweat-proof!

Orange Slices

There is nothing better for kids playing soccer than orange slices. They are easy to eat and loaded with vitamin C for some quick energy.

Hand Warmers

It can get chilly on a fall day. A nice hand warmer is a great way to stay warm while cheering on your little player.

Water Bottle

Use an insulated water bottle to keep water cold and ready for a thirsty child athlete that needs refreshment in between goals!

Extra Socks

Socks can get drenched in the dewy grass so having an extra pair of socks ready for the end of the game can be very handy and help kids from getting freezing feet.

Masks

These days most places masks are required by law so even if they aren’t worn during play, you may need them for socializing afterwards or for errands on the way home.

First Aid Kit

Carrying a small first aid kit makes a lot of sense when kids are kicking and moving around each other. A bottle of hand sanitizer or antibacterial wipes should go along with any kit.

Bug Repellent

All kinds of bugs can live in the grass of a soccer field including mosquitoes and chiggers that bite and sting. A little bug repellent will keep them at bay and make for less itching later.

Backup Phone Battery

These days most of us take all of our video and photos on our phone. Don’t miss any of the important moments due to a dead battery. Pack a backup battery pod for your phone so you will be ready to catch the big goals!

Obviously our clothing makes a major impact on how the cold impacts us. Start with long underwear that keeps the skin warm but still breathes. Then add layers that create warmth without being too tight and restricting blood circulation. You also want to make sure there isn’t anything that will make you trip or get caught on what you are working on.

The best fabric for working in the cold is wool or fur (or faux fur). One can make the mistake of pilling on cotton layers (especially with socks) and if that cotton gets wet it can become like wearing a giant block of ice. Wool, on the other hand, insulates your body even when wet so is the best choice.

While the old wives tale that you lose 45% of your body heat through your head is not true it’s still important to cover it when working outside. A proper wool or fleece beanie that covers your ears will do just the trick

Wearing wool socks that breathe when wet and well insulated waterproof boots are essential. We also recommend a HotHands toe warmer for all day warmth

Working in the cold makes a great excuse to get your morning coffee or tea in before you begin. The hot liquid warms your insides and the calories give you energy to keep going

Make sure you know what to look out for in a person with hypothermia (dangerously low body temperature). Shivering, fatigue, loss of coordination, confusion, all signs.

Naturally when we are working outside we will need to use our hands for all kinds of activities. With a HotHands hand warmer in our pockets we can periodically warm our hands in a way that gloves cannot help. They last for 10+ hours and are easy to use and activate

Obviously certain precautions will need to be taken depending on locations and length of exposure but in general outside work is more effective in the cold if we pay attention to our bodies and how they are feeling. Most importantly don’t let adrenaline blind you to your body getting weak and impacted from the cold weather. With these guidelines and others you can have a wonderful experience working in the cold and be a great employee.

Especially now as we are embracing Fall and the temperatures start to dip down we want to be able to embrace the great outdoors without getting cold and numb fingers. Cold fingers can make our whole body hurt and can lead to headaches and other problems that will ruin our vacation. We also can drive with greater ease on those long road-trips when the steering wheel is icey from the brisk Fall and winter weather.

We all love camping out and feeling the fresh air in our faces ready to invigorate us from the tough decisions we have to make. Especially after experiencing quarantine in 2020 we are all embracing the great outdoors a little bit more. A HotHands warmer is the perfect solution to keeping you cozy and warm in your tent and sleeping bag so you can have all the outdoor fun you want.

HotHands hand warmers also last for 10 hours so they are the perfect accessory for taking with you on winter sports activities like skiing, snowboarding and snowshoeing. They are made from all natural products and won’t stain or hurt your clothing or coats allowing for all day warm hands no matter the temperature outside.

Have fun and stay warm!