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Platinum Catalyst Flameless Metal Hand Warmer | 
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| Brand: Xtreme
Category: Sports
Buy New: $16.00 (On sale from $20.00)
You Save: $4.00 (20%)
Rating:  4 reviews
Sales Rank: 29635
Color: Silver
Media: Misc.
Clothing Size: regular
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 2.7 x 0.6 x 4
Model: Large Hand Warmer
ASIN: B000CGG5EC
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | This Xtreme pocket hand warmer is the only one brand new manufactured on the market today | | • | Gives comfortable continuous heat for up to 24 hours on a single filling of lighter fluid | | • | Works better than Jon-E. Platinum Catalyst heating element technology, 5000 hours heating life | | • | Type of Fuel to Use: Ronsonol or Zippo lighter fluid only - available in Wal-Mart for $1.49, also in Seven Eleven | | • | Perfect for people who live in cold weather, fishing, hunting, skiing, and outdoor activities in cold weather |
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Product Description
This is a large size version of the hand warmer. This one comes with an American flat logo laser etched on one side. We also have the Junior size which is best for children or women with small hand. It gives comfortable continuous heat for up to 24 hours on a single filling of lighter fluid. It can be turned off by removing the heating element for a few seconds. This brand new heat generating pocket sized warmer is great for anybody who spends time in the cold. Platinum catalyst flameless technology ensures easy lighting and stable temperature from beginning to the end. The newer heating element has 3 times more platinum powder. You start it with a cigarette lighter burning about 2 seconds. Made of polished chrome plated copper, which does not rust like steel. It includes a carrying case and an extra heating element. Buy one for each pocket or coat and never be chilled in the cold again. This hand warmer is the ideal gift for the hunter and fisherman, and anyone that enjoys the outdoors in the winter. The hand warmer also can be used in the event of an emergency and should be part of every winter survival kit. This is probably the best hand warmer in the world today. The other types of hand warmer are disposable (expensive, relatively short heating time, too small to keep warm for a large hand) and the reusable type (hot to cold in only 1 hour, need to wrap it in towel to boil in water for 15 minutes to recharge). This is the best and most elegant type of hand warmer. Temperature: Warm up to 150 degrees F or about 70 degrees above ambient temperature.
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| Customer Reviews:
 Not worth the trouble March 9, 2008
I bought this hand-warmer to use during the cold Kansas winter when our infantry company was out for weeks at a time training. I found that when it was in a warm setting, indoors for example, it was hot to the touch, however, as soon as it was actually needed, it was useless.
As soon as I got out in the cold, it was barely warmer than just putting my hands in my pockets, and only then, for a brief time. When I actually held it in my hands, it lost all its heat in a matter of seconds.
I used premium fluid and followed the directions to the letter, measuring the fluid carefully. I'm quite sure it is working at its full potential, but it just doesn't get very warm when you need it most. I won't be bringing this out with me in the future. Waste of money.
 A source of warmth to banish the cold November 5, 2007
9 out of 9 found this review helpful
On the upside this provides considerable warmth, for a very long period of time. You start it in the morning, and turn it off (remove the catalytic cap for 2 seconds) in the evening. It only has 3 parts - the base, which holds the fuel, the catalytic cap, and the top, which slides onto the base to make a single unit you can put in a pocket.
I wasn't sure if you could actually put it in a pocket, but you sure can. It uses a catalytic reaction, not a flame, so it doesn't get so hot that you have to worry about it. When I need warmth I actually hang mine from a lanyard around my neck with the unit down the front of my shirt.
Fuel is cheap too - just lighter fluid. A 12 Oz bottle runs this thing everyday for over a week!
I also use small, fluid based, warmer for my emergency kit. It's cool, but I'd have to carry over 12 of them to have the same heating available as one of these units.
There is also a smaller version of this Hand Warmer. It's good if you don't need quite as much warmth.
No complaints with this one, and I've used it everyday for over a week.
Oh - it comes with 2 catalytic caps. They don't appear to be consumed at all while making heat - I'm sure they will last for several years of heavy use, but I'm just basing that on the advertising.
Issues - It takes some art to fill these properly. Some similar products come with a measuring cup so it's a no-brainer. With these you just fill them till you can see saturation at the top of the cotton packing in the fuel tank. I have overfilled on occasion and had to use a napkin to sop up the excess fuel. Overfilling results in a small flame in the cap when you are starting it. This is bad. Blow out the flame (as easy as blowing out a birthday candle) sop up some fuel, and try again.
Also - the catalytic reaction produces a slight odor. Out of doors it's impossible to detect, but if you use it indoors you can sometimes get a slight whiff of it.
All in all - if you need a personal heater that you can wear on your person - this will do the job.
Xtreme catalytic handwarmer March 8, 2007
I wanted something to keep me warm when I was on my sailboat. The Columbia gets chilly. I tried every catalytic handwarmer on the market, Xtreme, Zippo, and jon-e. The Xtreme large size is my favorite.
Catalytic heaters can be tricky to get started. Matches don't burn hot enough for reliable ignition. I use a gas match and play the flame over the base of the handwarmer prior to applying flame to the catalytic burner. Be careful not to overfill. The heater burns vapor and if the batting in the body is saturated, there's less vapor and a risk of wetting the catalyst preventing ignition. Slightly underfill the handwarmer for easiest ignition.
Heat output is regulated by oxygen availability. Cinch the handwarmer bag tightly for minimal warming, open the bag for more heat. The vaporization of the fuel depends on heat conduction through the case from the burner element. Grasping the handwarmer directly with cold hands will cool the case and slow down the vaporization of fuel needed for heat production.
The Xtreme and Zippo have different case embellishments and price. The catalytic burners are the same and can be swapped. The jon-e brand with it's larger burner puts out more heat and can get hot. The large Xtreme will burn for 24 hours per filling. The small Xtreme burns 12 hours per filling. Both the large and small Xtreme have the same size burner and put out the same amount of heat. A couple in my pockets is enough to keep me warm on my sailboat, even with a wind from the east.
Not for everybody, but you will warm up to it. February 11, 2007
16 out of 17 found this review helpful
The heater element is a slightly different design from traditional heaters like this that haven't changed in thirty years. It's flat and lights easier. The burner is a friction fit like all the others and can come loose if you shake the unit hard. You must use care in handling the liquid fuel for these things. This heater is smaller than the big Jon-E and it would make more sense to have one of these in each pocket. One big Jon-E in an inner breast pocket will warm your whole body.
My tip for lighting the heater is to run hot water over the base of the heater to preheat and volatize the fuel. Once running these heaters rely on heat feedback through the case to stay lit.
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