Six of the best winter warmers
Thursday 17th November 2011, 10:10AM GMT.
Beard Heads, £19.99, www.beardhead.co.uk
We’ve all completed the winter wardrobe switch. Summer clothes are packed away and woollies, bobble hats and thick socks have taken their place.
It’s always important to wrap up warm with scarves and jackets as a minimum requirement, but what about something a little extra for added glow factor?
We’ve found a fine selection of gadgets designed to give you a few degrees extra warmth while you’re on the go.
Stone Me – Hot-Rox Hand Warmer – £29.99 from www.firebox.com
If you feel Jack Frost nipping at your digits then flick on this ingenious hand-warmer and it’ll power up to 44 degrees in just 15 seconds, leaving you with a big grin on your face. The battery lasts for up to six hours and the unit can be recharged at the mains or via a USB cable, all supplied inside its very own branded carry bag.
Aural Warmers – Midland SubZero Headphones – from £36.99 from www.firebox.com
If your device has a headphone jack and you use it outdoors, then this set of cans is well worth consideration. Available in white, black or camouflage to match most devices out there, these earmuff/headphone hybrids deliver sweet music to your ears and keep them snug at the same time. There is also a built-in microphone so you don’t need to slip them off to take or make a call.
Feet First – Outback Heated Socks – £17.99 from www.amazon.co.uk
That feeling of numbness that can reach your toes if your feet aren’t well wrapped up could be described, in its mildest form, as ‘not very nice at all’. These colourful, if slightly cumbersome-looking socks each have a battery compartment that’ll heat up your feet and keep your toes cosy.
Quick Fix – Mini Hottie Handwarmer – £7.99 from www.iwantoneofthose.com
For a speedy and highly portable solution to chilly fingers, just squish the metal disc that floats inside this device’s liquid interior and marvel as a chemical reaction heats the goo to a nice and toasty 130 degrees Fahrenheit in seconds. Stick it inside this shrunken warmer and keep it hot for longer. This reusable device just needs sticking in hot water for the stuff inside to re-liquefy and you’re ready to go again.
Longer Lasting – Zippo Warmer – £16.95 from www.gizoo.co.uk
This is one suitable for more outdoorsy pursuits. Fill the oversized classic Zippo-shaped warmer with a touch of lighter fluid and ignite the insides. Pop the gadget into its sleeve for safety and this device will keep your extremities from freezing.
Hair Today – Beard Heads – £19.99 from www.beardhead.co.uk
Some might consider them mildly ridiculous, and that’s possibly the point, but we’re big fans of these balaclavas with added beard attachments. Not only will they keep you warm but offer passers-by a warm glow too. Available in many colours, the website also offers a very special Santa edition.
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