The package gives an average of 135 F and a maximum of 158 F, so they go inside a glove or pocket, not straight on the skin.

Can you take them on a plane?

HotHands says its warmers are TSA-approved and safe for air travel.

Are there toe warmers too?

HotHands makes separate toe and body warmers; these are the hand warmers.

Can HotHands be reused?

No - they are single-use; once the reaction finishes they are done.

Do HotHands work in ski gloves?

Yes - that is the most common use; slip one into the glove or its pocket.

For Him / Her / Kids

HotHands Hand Warmers — a season of warm fingers on the chairlift

Name: HotHands Hand Warmers (40 Pairs)
Brand: HotHands
Price: 25.6 USD

HotHands Hand Warmers (40 Pairs)

Reviewed by the WhyToBuyThis team · Updated September 2026 · How we choose

Perfect for

Cold-weather skiers
Long chairlift rides
Ski trips
Practical add-on

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Why this gift works

HotHands are single-use, air-activated hand warmers: open the pouch, shake the warmer, and it heats up in about 15 to 30 minutes and keeps going for up to 10 hours, per the maker. This box holds 40 individually sealed pairs - 80 warmers - and HotHands says they are made in the USA from domestic and imported materials.

Cold hands end more ski days than tired legs. A warmer in each glove or pocket makes the long, windy chairlift rides bearable, and a box this size covers a whole season plus whoever forgot theirs. It is a small, practical gift every skier will use up.

Who is this gift for?

Great for

A skier who always complains about numb fingers
A family that skis together and shares a box

Think twice if

They would rather have a rechargeable warmer
They have reduced heat sensation in their hands

The catch

They are single use, so they end up in the trash, and they get hot - the package warns against using them directly on skin other than the palms, while sleeping, or in one spot for too long.

Skip for someone with reduced feeling in their hands or feet, such as some people with diabetes, unless their doctor is happy with heat packs.

Key specs

HotHands Hand Warmers (40 Pairs) specifications
Brand	HotHands (Kobayashi)
Count	40 pairs (80 warmers)
Heat	Up to 10 hours (maker)
Activation	Air-activated, warms in about 15-30 minutes
Temperature	Average 135 F, maximum 158 F (package)
Ingredients	Iron powder, water, salt, activated charcoal, vermiculite
Air travel	TSA-approved (maker)
Made in	USA, from domestic and imported materials

Worth knowing before you buy

Each pouch holds one pair; the box has 80 warmers.
They are single use and go in the regular trash afterward.

Why we like it

Up to 10 hours of heat per warmer
Forty pairs, enough for a season
Nothing to charge

What to look for in hand warmers

Run time. Look for a rated heat time that covers a full ski day.
Disposable or rechargeable. Disposables need no charging; rechargeables cut waste but need power.
Pack size. A bulk box covers a season and a few friends.