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What Are 3 Different Types Of Hand Warmers? Find Out Which One Is The Safest!

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Out of the 3 different types of handwarmers. One use chemical fuels and the other charcoal. The third version electricity, hence the name chargeable handwarmer.

Some chemical fuels are for one time usage (disposable), others including the electrical type; are reusable.

The actual deciding factor of which is best, is the time it takes to activate heat, the duration of heat, how you activate it and how long it takes to before it generates heat.

1. The Rechargeable Warmer

For example may require electricity and can charge up to 6 hours. Making it less friendly for hiking trips, but also more financially rewarding. As you can reuse it several times.

2. The Chemical Versions Are Either Disposable Or Reusable

Which gives each set its own unique disadvantages. Because the disposable type may be quick to activate, but can only be used once off. Making it more economical and environmental unfriendly, but fast and convenient.

While the reusable types are more easy on the pockets and also light on storage requirements, as you don't have to carry large quantities of extra luggage around. It requires more time to activate or reuse.

As you may have to heat it in boiling water, after exhausting your first activation. Or recharge it for a few more hours in your mobile energizer backpack or power charger.

Three Different Versions Of Chemical Based Handwarmers.

Describing which chemicals each contains and how it works is explained in detail.

If you really want to get scientific and to the core of its workability checkout this comparison of different hand warmers. I couldn't explain it any better than the gear experts.

These warmers are small and can easily fit in the palm of each hand. It generates its own heat and protects your hands from freezing cold weathers and frost bite.

They're not only limited to outdoor hiking occasions. Some people prefer to use them for home-therapy or chronic illnesses. Examples such as issues withth your blood flow or particularly blood vessels in your hands.

Handwarmers are therefore considered popular solutions to stomach/menstrual cramps, chronic pains, arthritis, frost bite, and even stiff muscle therapy.

However some like charcoal fuel for instance is good for outdoors usage only. Because it releases carbon dioxide, which could otherwise contimanate the air of poor ventilated area (indoors).

In Summary

The 3 main types of hand warmers are known as chemical based, charcoal fueled and electricity chargeable. The are disposable brands, which is easier to use and dispose. However it's heavier on your budget, backpacking storage and the environment.

On the other hand the charcoal is unfriendly with it's carbon dioxide and it's also slow on activation. Making the rechargeable seems more appealing, but sadly the time it takes to recharge might turn you off.

Irrespective of operation disadvantages. The health benefits are unlimited as it save you from future muscle and joint related issues. While it also serves as a valuable resource for existing chronic pains, cramps or arthritis.