on another part of the forum I asked about Peacock hand warmers and they seem to be well regarded - anybody fancy organising a group buy?
Peacock handwarmers
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if someone does organise one i could be interested although do people believe they could be used safely by a child?
They are safe as long as they're kept in the supplied bag. This restricts the air. Out of the bag they can overheat and potentially burn. As with most things, quite safe if used in accordance with the instructions.
I've got one of these
http://www.alloutdoor.co.uk/zippo-l...nd-warmer-with-filling-cup-and-fleece-bag.htm
£20 to the door.
(peacock catalyst replacement head is compatible)
I've got one of these
http://www.alloutdoor.co.uk/zippo-l...nd-warmer-with-filling-cup-and-fleece-bag.htm
£20 to the door.
(peacock catalyst replacement head is compatible)
Brilliant link, thanks. This time last year I searched everywhere for the Zippo version in the UK, couldn't find one anywhere. They look better and have a longer burn time than the Peacock version. I'm now £19.90 lighter!
EDIT: They also sell the burner units.
http://www.alloutdoor.co.uk/zippo-l...zippo-replacement-hand-warmer-burner-unit.htm
I have taken some advice from somone on the site who is very experienced at organising GBs. I have a reasonably clear idea on the criteria I need to apply to reduce hassle/risk to all concerned. Now that the forum is back up I will make some enquiries.
But no promises - one reason for my continuing reticence is that I have never actually seen a Peacock Hand Warmer (or the cheaper Zippo equivalent) and have no practical experience of them.
But no promises - one reason for my continuing reticence is that I have never actually seen a Peacock Hand Warmer (or the cheaper Zippo equivalent) and have no practical experience of them.
Well ............. TheZippo version is much cheaper than the Peacock one for normal purchase - £20 delivered against £28.80 for the Peacock version so I contacted All Outdoor as they had a good existing price for the Zippo (£20 delivered).
http://www.alloutdoor.co.uk/zippo-li...fleece-bag.htm
They are sold out and will not have any more stock till January and are not intersted in giving any more discount - not surprising as they are selling all they can get already.
So its a 'no go'.
http://www.alloutdoor.co.uk/zippo-li...fleece-bag.htm
They are sold out and will not have any more stock till January and are not intersted in giving any more discount - not surprising as they are selling all they can get already.
So its a 'no go'.
Yes - I did try Zippo direct as well but it says:
Zippo UK have run out and not getting any in till JAN 2010
OUT OF STOCK PLEASE PRE-ORDER AND I WILL
PUT ASIDE TO GUARANTEE YOUR ORDER
DELIVERY DUE JANUARY 2010
Zippo UK have run out and not getting any in till JAN 2010
OUT OF STOCK PLEASE PRE-ORDER AND I WILL
PUT ASIDE TO GUARANTEE YOUR ORDER
DELIVERY DUE JANUARY 2010
I have two of the peacock copies albiet old ones, I have used them in -8c and then some last year and think they are the bees knees, a good 20 hours of heat at the least. The zippo elemnets DO fit the proper peacock ones if anyones interested. A mate had proper peacocks at the weekend up north and the zippo elelments are an exact fit and work like a charm. Better than the originals to be honest. I'm sticking 2 of the zippo ones on the xmas list that I might leave laying about in an obvious place where SWMBO might get the hint lol. 
Looks like OutdoorGB still have some zippo in stock
http://www.outdoorgb.com/p/Zippo_Ha...tory&utm_content=GBR¤cy=GBP&country=GBR
http://www.outdoorgb.com/p/Zippo_Ha...tory&utm_content=GBR¤cy=GBP&country=GBR
Yes thanks for finding somewhere that has some stock - but at £24.90 delivered they are about £5 more expensive than those at Alloutdoor - which all goes to suggest that the All Outdoor price is a good one (when they have stock) and so doesn't seem worth the hassle of a GB.
(no connection etc)
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I spend a lot of time outside and needed a decent handwarmer of some sort.
Camping in the cold is no fun. My mate told me about the S-boston.
Great piece of kit. But what I like is you can turn it on and off
got a good deal from these guys http://www.handwarmer.org.uk good stuff
Camping in the cold is no fun. My mate told me about the S-boston.
Great piece of kit. But what I like is you can turn it on and off
got a good deal from these guys http://www.handwarmer.org.uk good stuff
