Hand Warmers

Air-activated hand warmers from HotHands and Grabber, giving you 7 to 10 hours of steady heat with no batteries to charge and no cords. Tear the pouch open, give it a shake, and tuck it into your gloves or pockets.

Choosing hand warmers that keep up with the cold

Hand warmers are the simplest way to stay out in the cold longer. Each one is a single pouch of natural ingredients that reacts with air to give off steady, gentle heat, with no batteries, no charging and nothing to plug in. Pick a warmer by how long you need it to last and where you plan to use it.

Air-activated heat with nothing to charge

Open the pouch, give it a few shakes, and the warmer heats up on its own within minutes. The warmth comes from iron reacting with the open air, so the only thing you have to do is expose it. That is why air-activated hand warmers stay dependable in deep cold, where battery-powered gear tends to fade.

HotHands and Grabber hand warmers

Both brands are made in Dalton, Georgia using the same air-activated formula. HotHands offers the widest range of pack sizes for everyday cold, while Grabber is the pick when you want the longest-running heat for a full day outdoors. Plenty of customers keep both within reach and grab whichever the day calls for.

Matching heat time to how you will use them

A morning commute or a school pickup needs far less than a dawn-to-dusk hunt. The warmers here run from about 7 to 10 hours, so check the hours rating on each pack and buy a step longer than you think you need. Anything you do not open keeps for years in its sealed pouch.

Explore more warmers: Toe & Foot Warmers, Body Warmers, HotHands, Grabber Warmers, or buy by the case in Bulk Cases.

Frequently asked questions

How long do hand warmers last?
Most hand warmers give off heat for 7 to 10 hours, depending on the brand and size. Grabber packs tend to run at the longer end of that range, while HotHands covers everyday cold. The pouch controls how much air reaches the iron inside, and that airflow is what sets the heat time.
Are hand warmers reusable?
No. Air-activated hand warmers are single use, so once the reaction finishes it cannot be restarted. If you want something you can reuse, look at rechargeable electronic warmers instead; these air-activated pouches are made to be used once and then recycled.
Can you take hand warmers on a plane?
Yes. Air-activated hand warmers are allowed in both carry-on and checked bags, so you can pack them for a ski trip or a cold-weather game. They contain no lithium batteries and nothing that needs to be declared at security.
How do air-activated hand warmers work?
Each pouch holds iron, salt, water, activated charcoal and vermiculite. When you open the wrapper, oxygen reaches the iron and it begins to oxidize, which is the same reaction as rusting, just sped up, and that reaction gives off heat. Shaking the warmer mixes everything and helps it warm up faster.
Where should you put a hand warmer to stay warmest?
Slip warmers into gloves, jacket pockets or the front pocket of a hoodie so they sit close to your fingers. Keep them against fabric rather than directly on bare skin for long stretches, since the heat is steady and continuous. For cold feet, use toe or foot warmers shaped to sit inside your shoe.