The S-Boston is sold out on Amazon. It has great reviews although some complaints about it getting too hot. It is really very handy to put out and save fuel and self ignite. I wonder though about batteries next to a heat source, that does not sound safe. I would rather use a lighter. Zippos are currently available on Amazon both 6 hr and 12 hr versions. I'm buying the 12 hr version as I cannot find the Boston. This video was so informative and has rich content. I never understood how these gas handwarmers worked, but now I know. I have very cold hands and this will be a godsend. Many thanks!!! Loved it.
Just used my new Zippo 12 hour warmer the other day when I was skiing. Tucked it down inside the back of my pants, against the small of my back, and I stayed warm and happy all day. I filled it up without the little measuring funnel, so it was all the way full. That sucker stayed hot all day and all night, and ended up going 26 hours in it's pouch, with the top not cinched down at all. I was amazed. It's my new best friend.
I am a hand warmer aficionado, like my father before me and thought I should pass this on: The "giant" hand warmer about half way through your video, is commonly referred to as "the asterisk" because of the asterisk-like design. It was primarily sold by K-Mart back in the day. The "star" was also sold by K-Mart and everyone and their brother in a few short years. They probably cranked out knock-offs in a Chinese sweat shop by the truck load!
I use an electronic scale measuring with resolution of grams to weigh the hand warmer to gauge the fill level, so you'll know if it's running low. You can top it off before going out for the day.I keep it in a small airtight case so the fuel doesn't evaporate as quickly, so is not always starting from empty when I fill it, so it's handy to know how much to add before it's full.
Zippos new wick stinks bigtime The old Jon-e wick is more lick the Peacock is today. Peacock is the best I've used in the 45 years I've used them. I have an old thin vest I stitched a couple pockets in to carry warmers and warm my core on those 5 F nights with 15 mph wind. I work over night outside
Peacock invented this product category in 1923. Jon-E, Zippo, etc are all KNOCKOFFS of the peacock. The peacock lasts way longer and has a better fill cup than all the rest. The sizing is more convenient too. It is *NOT* made in China, the heating element is made in Japan and the casing is made in Korea.
S Boston doesn't have the build tolerances to keep the fuel in the cotton but it's great. Would like if it had some kind of boost button for when it's starting from cold, e.g. spray some fuel mist on the burner
If you haven't already got it in your hand warmer collection, a Zippo fuel canister is a nice item that you can use to carry a small reserve of fuel. It's more like an accessory that looks like jewelry, because the small plastic container you already have is actually easier to use since that's transparent, but this is more durable. You could step on it and it wouldn't leak- maybe best for an emergency backup rather than for regular use.
I just subscribed I love this video I suffer with Raynaud's syndrome And it is one of the most inconvenient frustrating things I've dealt with over the last few years. Thankfully for my hands I live in Florida. I despise hot weather but because of my hands I kind of need it but unfortunately we are in the winter months and I need to find something to help with this issue I have with the circulation in my hands. Especially 2 days ago I slam my hand in the door and my hand was cold and my fingers were white so The pain got so much worse once my hands warmed up and I'm fed up so I've got to find something and I'm just now starting your video and I'm praying that one of these seem like they can help and will fit in a glove I will write another comment once I finish your video
I've heard that the battery ignition stops having contact and you can't access it and clean it. Is that true? Have you had any problems? Some reviewers on Amazon say it stopped igniting after a season of use
Well, one blister trying to catch my hand warmer after lighting it. Need some practice on that. I must have what you called a Peacock model as it looks like one based on the cut out grille work. I haven't managed to keep it lit yet, but haven't gotten serious. It was purchased at a garage sale and has no pouch. Made in Hong Kong. Nice condition. For Sale.
Maybe you can't get it to light or stay lite because the catalyst needs to be replaced.....maybe the family didn't know why it didn't work and figured they would see it. I never owned one so I'm no expert but I know they burn out after awhile.
I have only used the catalytic type hand warmer one time and am wondering. . . Did I get ahold of a faulty one or are they all like the one I used? The problem was the fumes. That thing really stunk bad. And after a few hours use, I smelled as if I'd taken a bath in lighter fluid.
They do stink, and how bad depends on what lighter fluid you use. Some stink way worse than others! I also think some hand warmers are worse than others, maybe the hotter burning ones stink less.
_The Zippos used a higher quality catalyst. It's a Platinum infused Ceramic Fiber as opposed to the cheaper chinese Platinum bonded Glass-Fiber and obviously the chinese aren't going to give you as much platinum as is in the Zippo's catalysts. I noticed that I use much less fuel in my Zippos over the course of a winter, than any other brand. _As far as the rechargeable ones go, that Lithium is much to volatile to ever be trusted for my taste._
Kinda late to the video, but what website did you get the Hot Ice hand warmers from, you said you ordered them, and i was wondering where I could order a pair
No. The Jon-E "burners" are a little larger. Just buy another good one (look carefully) off eBay. You can buy separate replacement elements, but they are rare and usually-3x higher than just buying a used warmer. Also the Jon-E standard and GI elements are different sizes too. I would go with the Jon-E element. Among my collection, I have a Jon-E with a knock off replacement element form back in the day, but its doesn't get any where near as hot as an authentic Jon-E element.
I would say to go for the 1 terabyte version but in my opinion, 2 gallons is a bit too much ass for me so if you need a lot of ass go for the terarbyte version.
I guess multiple companies bought the rights to the design over the years? I just bought an Orbex jon-e Warmer, and it has no red and no cigarette hole, supposedly made in the 80s. It works great though, damn near too hot to hold in the felt bag.
I'm new to Handwarmers and immediately thought why it's so inconvenient to use it, the refilling seems annoying, the fact that you need a lighter(as non smoker) and the fact that you need to remove the burner or put it into a plastic bag. Why can't there be an ignition like a normal zippo lighter has? And a mechanism that would close the gas chamber would be also ideal... the sboston seems like the best option that fixes most problems but the design is terrible and it's sadly harder to get
A Taiwan made hand warmer called LAMP(LP-740)cost only USD$7.4, with little enhensive modification, it can last 21 - 23 hours, uses all kinds of hand warmer fuel.
Isn't the 75°C/167°F, the S-Boston can reach, not a problem for the AAA batteries? Even the highest quality batteries have a hard time with temperatures over 40°C/104°F and let's face it, the vast majority don't put the expensive top tier batteries in a handwarmer.
I've often wondered why this doesn't appear to be an issue. The top of the hand warmer doesn't get nearly as hot as the body, maybe this is why my pockets haven't exploded yet. I also use cheap batteries in mine.
I have, multiple instructions from multiple manufacturers. This is just how I do it. You should do a video and show everyone how to follow the instructions.
Theres another kind that burn a charcoal stick.they work about half as long as liquid fuel and can go out sometime. They produce less heat than the liquid kind, but they do work.
not all jon-e warmers have red burner or a wick,i have two without those.ive herd about the catalyst stuff but have made my own burners that works well.its a trick ive never told anyone and have found these warmers without burners cause its impossible to find a new jon-e burner.but you can make a coil of wire ,stuff it with fiber glass insulation,then put a fiber glass sleeve around that.fiber glass sleeve can be found at electronic stores or some hardware stores as a wire insulation,for wires that get hot.a really cheap way to make a new burner for your hand warmer.it works just like the original.
I have an old 1960 jon-e. I would like to try one of the new self igniting/extinguishing styles you mentioned in the video. I don't see them on Amazon or Ebay. Do you know where you purchased it, or what its called? Thanks!
😔 i just want to get my zippo lit. I think I got enough fluid in it finally. When I go to light it, it lights and i have to blow it out. But it still won't get getting.. I think its time to set it aside and get to bed. Tomorrow is a new day.
Terrific video! I can't find the O-Boston, unfortunately. The Amazon seller doesn't sell them anyway. I'll keep looking; maybe there's an alternative brand that has the same features.
Mary Proveaux I couldn't find them either. I left the battery in mine over winter and the batteries leaked. I was able to clean it up but would love to find a replacement.
Mary Proveaux I ordered the S-Boston from Amazon.co.uk. from a seller named Pinetree. It works really well and gets very hot. The leather pouch has holes that allow a lot of oxygen in and that's why it burns so hot. if you run a Zippo brand without the bag, it gets pretty hot as well.
Collecting hand warmers is better than collecting salt and pepper shakers or hand bells. Lol. Oh and a lot cheaper than collecting guns or knifes. Good video thanks!
come on man knock the top off with the lid and catck in the lid keep a piece of foil in the bag and u can put it under the filiment and presto doesnt leak holds fluid and turns off whenever
+Craig Davis When I get home I'll listen to the video and see if I can fix it. Santa came down the stove pipe earlier this week and shoved a new Mic in a dirty old sock that I had hanging on the side of a hamper. Hopefully that improves the sound in future videos.
The S-Boston is sold out on Amazon. It has great reviews although some complaints about it getting too hot. It is really very handy to put out and save fuel and self ignite. I wonder though about batteries next to a heat source, that does not sound safe. I would rather use a lighter.
Zippos are currently available on Amazon both 6 hr and 12 hr versions. I'm buying the 12 hr version as I cannot find the Boston.
This video was so informative and has rich content. I never understood how these gas handwarmers worked, but now I know. I have very cold hands and this will be a godsend. Many thanks!!! Loved it.
Just used my new Zippo 12 hour warmer the other day when I was skiing. Tucked it down inside the back of my pants, against the small of my back, and I stayed warm and happy all day. I filled it up without the little measuring funnel, so it was all the way full. That sucker stayed hot all day and all night, and ended up going 26 hours in it's pouch, with the top not cinched down at all. I was amazed. It's my new best friend.
Like seeing videos of people who are generally interested in a product good work man thanks for the video
I am a hand warmer aficionado, like my father before me and thought I should pass this on: The "giant" hand warmer about half way through your video, is commonly referred to as "the asterisk" because of the asterisk-like design. It was primarily sold by K-Mart back in the day. The "star" was also sold by K-Mart and everyone and their brother in a few short years. They probably cranked out knock-offs in a Chinese sweat shop by the truck load!
I use an electronic scale measuring with resolution of grams to weigh the hand warmer to gauge the fill level, so you'll know if it's running low. You can top it off before going out for the day.I keep it in a small airtight case so the fuel doesn't evaporate as quickly, so is not always starting from empty when I fill it, so it's handy to know how much to add before it's full.
UNCLEDOUG HERE I HAVE BEEN USING A 1960 JON- E EVERY WINTER TO DATE STILL ROCKING !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! THE BEST IF YOU CAN FIND IN RED BAG !!!!!!!
Keeping core warm is key... Have a Jon-e giant warmer for over 25 yrs, still works fine.
Zippos new wick stinks bigtime The old Jon-e wick is more lick the Peacock is today. Peacock is the best I've used in the 45 years I've used them. I have an old thin vest I stitched a couple pockets in to carry warmers and warm my core on those 5 F nights with 15 mph wind. I work over night outside
Great video, very well done. I have the zippos and just discovered the liquid packs, they're straight magic!
Have you looked at the whitby hand warmer?
Peacock invented this product category in 1923. Jon-E, Zippo, etc are all KNOCKOFFS of the peacock. The peacock lasts way longer and has a better fill cup than all the rest. The sizing is more convenient too. It is *NOT* made in China, the heating element is made in Japan and the casing is made in Korea.
So passionate hahaha
SBoston is cool, but I wonder if it will cook the ignition batteries.
I’ve got one of the zippo ones and the Jon-e, The Jon-e seems far superior with that wick and seems to burn way hotter
S Boston doesn't have the build tolerances to keep the fuel in the cotton but it's great. Would like if it had some kind of boost button for when it's starting from cold, e.g. spray some fuel mist on the burner
3:57 a ghost is cold.
Bruh i saw that moved
The one that gets the hottest has batteries in it that doesn't seem safe
Alkaline AAA. Wide Operating Temperature Range: Perform in extreme temperatures from -40°F to 140°F. Wouldn't want it in my pocket..
@Jake Jake i know 18650s i vape. The hand warmer uses aaa. 8:25
If you haven't already got it in your hand warmer collection, a Zippo fuel canister is a nice item that you can use to carry a small reserve of fuel. It's more like an accessory that looks like jewelry, because the small plastic container you already have is actually easier to use since that's transparent, but this is more durable. You could step on it and it wouldn't leak- maybe best for an emergency backup rather than for regular use.
would these be good for keeping drinking water from freezing during winter time?
I just subscribed I love this video I suffer with Raynaud's syndrome And it is one of the most inconvenient frustrating things I've dealt with over the last few years. Thankfully for my hands I live in Florida. I despise hot weather but because of my hands I kind of need it but unfortunately we are in the winter months and I need to find something to help with this issue I have with the circulation in my hands. Especially 2 days ago I slam my hand in the door and my hand was cold and my fingers were white so The pain got so much worse once my hands warmed up and I'm fed up so I've got to find something and I'm just now starting your video and I'm praying that one of these seem like they can help and will fit in a glove I will write another comment once I finish your video
no mention of the charcoal style?
+Lone Wolf Have never used that style before!
What kind of black chemistry is used in those gel ones?
Love the S-Boston, hope more companies will sell m! They get really really warm 🔥
On the s-Boston, wouldn't the heat pose a risk to the batteries?
+shavefan12 That's a good thought! But so far I have not had an issue, and the unit gets pretty warm.
Awesome video! very informative. it really helped me make my decision.
Love your username btw! lol
I've heard that the battery ignition stops having contact and you can't access it and clean it. Is that true? Have you had any problems? Some reviewers on Amazon say it stopped igniting after a season of use
+Josh Sullivan No issues yet, but I do find higher quality batteries work better.
Well, one blister trying to catch my hand warmer after lighting it. Need some practice on that.
I must have what you called a Peacock model as it looks like one based on the cut out grille work. I haven't managed to keep it lit yet, but haven't gotten serious. It was purchased at a garage sale and has no pouch. Made in Hong Kong. Nice condition. For Sale.
Maybe you can't get it to light or stay lite because the catalyst needs to be replaced.....maybe the family didn't know why it didn't work and figured they would see it. I never owned one so I'm no expert but I know they burn out after awhile.
thanks wow didn't know there was so many, types. great review , what's the name of the one that been improved with easy built in lighter?
Its called the "S-Boston", it can be purchased from Amazon. amzn.to/2o8T20d
I have only used the catalytic type hand warmer one time and am wondering. . . Did I get ahold of a faulty one or are they all like the one I used? The problem was the fumes. That thing really stunk bad. And after a few hours use, I smelled as if I'd taken a bath in lighter fluid.
They do stink, and how bad depends on what lighter fluid you use. Some stink way worse than others! I also think some hand warmers are worse than others, maybe the hotter burning ones stink less.
C. Daisy should not have any smell
_The Zippos used a higher quality catalyst. It's a Platinum infused Ceramic Fiber as opposed to the cheaper chinese Platinum bonded Glass-Fiber and obviously the chinese aren't going to give you as much platinum as is in the Zippo's catalysts. I noticed that I use much less fuel in my Zippos over the course of a winter, than any other brand.
_As far as the rechargeable ones go, that Lithium is much to volatile to ever be trusted for my taste._
Kinda late to the video, but what website did you get the Hot Ice hand warmers from, you said you ordered them, and i was wondering where I could order a pair
+PicketingColt79 eBay.
I've got a jon-e missing the red catalyst cap. Does the zippo fit it?
No. The Jon-E "burners" are a little larger. Just buy another good one (look carefully) off eBay. You can buy separate replacement elements, but they are rare and usually-3x higher than just buying a used warmer. Also the Jon-E standard and GI elements are different sizes too. I would go with the Jon-E element. Among my collection, I have a Jon-E with a knock off replacement element form back in the day, but its doesn't get any where near as hot as an authentic Jon-E element.
Check out the jack pyke, is a very elegant classic English hand warmer
Like this one? th-cam.com/video/sPC4M4PcOIA/w-d-xo.html
Just bought a peacock from Amazon. Works great.
I found a Chinese seller on eBay. Should I get a 128Gigabyte handwarmer or go for a 1 terabyte one?
I would say to go for the 1 terabyte version but in my opinion, 2 gallons is a bit too much ass for me so if you need a lot of ass go for the terarbyte version.
A petabyte model would last approximately 1 year, between charges More like 1 and a half year though.
My personal favourite is a coal burning hand warmer. It doesn't smell at all, is very cheap and easy to use.
Where do you get replacement catalyst burners for the retro warmers.
Amazon, and prepping / Bushcraft Supply shops
IWas hoping to buy 2....Is there anything else like the boston with similar features and cheaper
+Enagee Not that I know of, but if you find something please let us know!
I have a jon e just like urs and it doesn't have a red insert.
So it's not just like his then ffs
I guess multiple companies bought the rights to the design over the years? I just bought an Orbex jon-e Warmer, and it has no red and no cigarette hole, supposedly made in the 80s. It works great though, damn near too hot to hold in the felt bag.
where can I get that hot ice packet that you were showing off?
I purchased mine from ebay and honestly have no idea what brand they are. But these are close. amzn.to/2zuTVmI
Where can I get the korean hand warmer ?
Amazon and eBay seem to be the only locations I've found them, and even with those places they are not always in stock.
Does anyone know of where to purchase these? Amazon no longer has them for sale.
Looks like they have some in stock again, amzn.to/2o8T20d
It doesnt look like it comes with the little leather case, or the bottle refiller.. or is that included but just not listed?
Have you seen the jon-e GI?
Sure have, and I have a few of them myself.
I have a Jon E hand warmer, it doesn't work tho
I'm new to Handwarmers and immediately thought why it's so inconvenient to use it, the refilling seems annoying, the fact that you need a lighter(as non smoker) and the fact that you need to remove the burner or put it into a plastic bag. Why can't there be an ignition like a normal zippo lighter has? And a mechanism that would close the gas chamber would be also ideal... the sboston seems like the best option that fixes most problems but the design is terrible and it's sadly harder to get
A Taiwan made hand warmer called LAMP(LP-740)cost only USD$7.4, with little enhensive modification, it can last 21 - 23 hours, uses all kinds of hand warmer fuel.
+William Wen Looks to be very nice! I may add one to my collection.
Hey I just got one of these at a yard sale but it didn't have the bag thing for it. You wouldn't happen to know where to get the bag.
Put a sock in it.
Sorry... I mean... put it in a sock.Preferably a wool one because wool isn't flammable
great video! Thank you, now i finally know how it works
Hello and thank you for the good information
Isn't the 75°C/167°F, the S-Boston can reach, not a problem for the AAA batteries? Even the highest quality batteries have a hard time with temperatures over 40°C/104°F and let's face it, the vast majority don't put the expensive top tier batteries in a handwarmer.
I've often wondered why this doesn't appear to be an issue. The top of the hand warmer doesn't get nearly as hot as the body, maybe this is why my pockets haven't exploded yet. I also use cheap batteries in mine.
sir, u did a good review !tnx!
i got a Celestron hand warmer there great
The Hakkin Peacock is made in Japan and is built since 1923.
Grat video 👍🏼 Does it smell a lot of Zippo fumes?
René Agerbo no
René Agerbo Zippo one definitely smells of fuel. not good for hunting it stinks
I've watched 20 videos on catalytic hand warmers. Not a single reviewer has read the filling/igniting instructions
I have, multiple instructions from multiple manufacturers. This is just how I do it. You should do a video and show everyone how to follow the instructions.
Great video! thanks for sharing!
Heat could burst the batteries which is very bad.
I have the Jon-e GI model
Thank you sir.
Theres another kind that burn a charcoal stick.they work about half as long as liquid fuel and can go out sometime. They produce less heat than the liquid kind, but they do work.
not all jon-e warmers have red burner or a wick,i have two without those.ive herd about the catalyst stuff but have made my own burners that works well.its a trick ive never told anyone and have found these warmers without burners cause its impossible to find a new jon-e burner.but you can make a coil of wire ,stuff it with fiber glass insulation,then put a fiber glass sleeve around that.fiber glass sleeve can be found at electronic stores or some hardware stores as a wire insulation,for wires that get hot.a really cheap way to make a new burner for your hand warmer.it works just like the original.
The “filament” is actually called a “catalytic burner unit” according to Zippo.
I have an old 1960 jon-e. I would like to try one of the new self igniting/extinguishing styles you mentioned in the video. I don't see them on Amazon or Ebay. Do you know where you purchased it, or what its called? Thanks!
+Insomniac I purchased mine through this link. amzn.to/2o8T20d
Great! Thank you.
Have bought 2 of six hours Zippo; because of had freezed yesterday :) brrr 😀
Really like my Zippo.
😔 i just want to get my zippo lit. I think I got enough fluid in it finally. When I go to light it, it lights and i have to blow it out. But it still won't get getting.. I think its time to set it aside and get to bed. Tomorrow is a new day.
We had to take our zippo back...it was a useless piece of junk
@@altair458 I got it working the next night and now it works great. But I really want the electric one. This was the best video I found on it.
Fellow Pebble user :3
I really miss my Pebble! I wish they were still being made!
@@1D10CRACY I wish those S-Bostons were still being made, I can't find them anywhere. 😭
Me too, idk why they failed, seems like they removed most of the problems the others have, sadly the design is terrible@@czarkowskipawelyt
Couldn’t you just ziplock the hand warmers whilst storing to stop them evaporating.
Maybe, providing the bag doesn't melt.
I meant whilst it was unlit, and in pouch.
Thanks for this great video :-)
Terrific video! I can't find the O-Boston, unfortunately. The Amazon seller doesn't sell them anyway. I'll keep looking; maybe there's an alternative brand that has the same features.
Mary Proveaux I couldn't find them either. I left the battery in mine over winter and the batteries leaked. I was able to clean it up but would love to find a replacement.
Mary Proveaux I ordered the S-Boston from Amazon.co.uk. from a seller named Pinetree. It works really well and gets very hot. The leather pouch has holes that allow a lot of oxygen in and that's why it burns so hot. if you run a Zippo brand without the bag, it gets pretty hot as well.
Just seen them on Amazon again, amzn.to/2o8T20d
Wooooo Hooooooo!! I'll go check it out, thank you!
THE "HOT ICE" HAND Wemer no longer exists !!! or is it just hidden somewhere?
There still around just hard to find man
well done.
Collecting hand warmers is better than collecting salt and pepper shakers or hand bells. Lol. Oh and a lot cheaper than collecting guns or knifes. Good video thanks!
The filament is a catalytic converter
come on man knock the top off with the lid and catck in the lid keep a piece of foil in the bag and u can put it under the filiment and presto doesnt leak holds fluid and turns off whenever
I've turned a cup upside down and sat over them to deplete the oxygen to put them out too.
Good video but the audio is so Stifled I'll have to watch when I'm in a more ideal environment
+Craig Davis When I get home I'll listen to the video and see if I can fix it. Santa came down the stove pipe earlier this week and shoved a new Mic in a dirty old sock that I had hanging on the side of a hamper. Hopefully that improves the sound in future videos.
Those S Boston handwarmers cost about fifty dollars!
Especially during the winter months. They seem to be the best right now but you sure do have to pay for them.
Wow. The Boston versions are $50
+Jay Johnson Pretty sure I paid $65 for mine a few years ago. If it ever dies, I will buy another.
I just added an S-Boston (red) to my collection. (I am closing on 50 different brands now). Its so ridiculously high that I'm afraid to use it!
where are the usb hand warmers
+orangedac In this review. th-cam.com/video/sPC4M4PcOIA/w-d-xo.html ;)
orangedac g
Peacock is NOT Chinese. It is a Japanese/Korean Company and is 100 times better than the Zippo
Wish it didn't have batteries
I use my phone as a hand warmer
is it a samsung?
@@DLRudder yes lol