Hand warmers for winter fishing.

[MRG2000]

Originally Posted by gullyworm

I've just had a look on amazon and the zzippo hand warmers at £12 get very good reviews? They look just like the peacock ones but at half the price. I may get a couple as my fingers don't half feel the cold now i'm old :-)

Looks very similar ,and a good brand too

[Boxerman]

I have a Zippo one - excellent bit of kit.
You can still get the charcoal ones and sticks for them on ebay, but the petrol ones are far superior.

[Chopper]

You wont go wrong with the Zippo one they are more or less the same as the peacock one's.
Bought 2 from Amazon.
Comes with a measure so as not to over fill and the cloth bag.

[MRG2000]

Took the plunge and bought a Zippo one ,from the local tackle shop ,very pleased , nice toastie hands was intending getting a peacock one, but they wern`t available ,might get one to compare the two if i`m feeling flush one day ...

[LittleFish]

The Peacock version is easier to light than the Zippo - but - the Zippo is a better quality than the Peacock (imho) If you want a Zippo make sure you check on Amazon as they are sometimes on there for a lot less than the Peacock!

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Zippo-Handwa...7421326&sr=8-2

[Chopper]

Originally Posted by LittleFish

The Peacock version is easier to light than the Zippo -

Really, never had a problem lighting them, although seem to work better with proper zippo fluid than any other fuel.
This maybe why???

[geejayy]

Originally Posted by fishypaul

does anyone remember the solid fuel hand warmers we used years ago ?

i believe they faded out when it was suggested in sea angler or a similar publication that the fumes from the warmer was transferred from your hands and onto the bait,

it wasn't a chance i was prepared to take

they're still availiable, seen an add somewhere but can't remember where.

[MRG2000]

Originally Posted by Chopper

Really, never had a problem lighting them, although seem to work better with proper zippo fluid than any other fuel.
This maybe why???

Mine lights first time,everytime so far ,with no probs , gets a bit hot if you fill it with aviation fuel tho

[zonnkers]

why handwarmers I use gloves and chuck them when they get smelly

[MRG2000]

Originally Posted by zonnkers

why handwarmers I use gloves and chuck them when they get smelly

They dont do bum shaped gloves !!!!!!, you can pop the hand warmer in your back pocket ,for a warm cheek....