Hand warming methods

Anthony Appleyard · Jan 15, 2010

I am in England. Once after a cold freshwater dive, we warmed our hands in an unusual way :: one of us had come in a lorry (USA: truck) and its exhaust pipe blew out low sideways. He started its engine and we warmed our hands in the exhaust gas.

My hands smelled of diesel exhaust afterwards. Presumably that is not what is meant by the persistent television advertisement for "fragrances by Diesel".

Hoomi · Jan 15, 2010

I'm rather fond of warming my hands by reaching under my wife's clothing while embracing her, and utilizing the warmth of her skin. It works well, and there's no unpleasant smell.

She, on the other hand, is not quite as fond of this method as I am.

TonyW388 · Jan 15, 2010

Hoomi:
I'm rather fond of warming my hands by reaching under my wife's clothing while embracing her, and utilizing the warmth of her skin. It works well, and there's no unpleasant smell.

She, on the other hand, is not quite as fond of this method as I am.

Exactly what I was thinking!

They make warming gel too!

I use these usually! Sam's or Costco usually has them in bulk for cheap.

http://www.amazon.com/HeatMax-Hand-Body-Warmer-Count/dp/B0007ZF4Q8

JLambus · Jan 16, 2010

These are the best they are inepensive can be used underwater and are reusable........ www.hotsnapz.com

Diver0001 · Jan 17, 2010

+1 on the sodium acetate handwarmers. They work like a charm and don't get hotter as the PPO2 increases do you can use them under water.

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tstormdiver · Jan 17, 2010

After the dive, on a cold day, at the local quarry, I have a large propane heater & a 20 lb propane bottle, that I set up in a changing shed (the ladies' side... of course

). Although it doesn't get real warm, the heater knocks off a good portion of the chill, making it tolerable. I will put my hands near it to warm them ( I have no SO to use). One thing I did learn? Don't put them too close (I singed the hair off the back of my hands.... oops

). The only thing about your method I might be concerned about (besides the smell) would be by having your face so close to the exhaust outlet, would be inhaling Carbon Monoxide. Even though also a risk using the propane heater I do, the changing shed is usually drafty enough to prevent too much build- up of CO. But to each their own.

MichiganScott · Jan 17, 2010

can I refer you to the "To pee or not to pee" poll of October 3rd

JLambus · Jan 18, 2010

can i re-explain the fact that peeing in your wetsuit does not warm you up, except for momentarily. It actually causes a physiological reaction in your body that cools you off even more..... besides, he said he didn't like the smell of exhaust, i cant imagine piss is much better.

Shelly2 · Jan 18, 2010

try filling a thermos with water as warm as you can stand, pour inside your wetsuit and gloves. also great for repetitive dives

Anthony Appleyard · Jan 19, 2010

JLambus:
... besides, he said he didn't like the smell of exhaust, i cant imagine piss is much better.

It was fairly easy to keep my hands in the warm exhaust stream and my face out of it.

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