Tested by Living in the countryside

Photo credit: HotPoc.

The launch of the Hot Poc+ hand warmers took place on December 1, 2023. This Quebec company founded by Sabrina Hémond created this product that is reusable up to 100 times for winter and outdoor sports enthusiasts, but this could prove useful for outdoor enthusiasts… or simply for people who are cold.

Photo credit: HotPoc.

I liked it :

• • It produces an appreciable heat source of approximately 55°C.
  • Easy to use, just press the metal disc to activate it.
  • The fact that it is reusable and eco-friendly. One Hot Poc+ replaces 100 disposable sachets containing approximately 2,000 g of charcoal. What produces heat is a supersaturated solution of salt.
  • Its price: approximately $0.10 per use with the purchase of the Hot Poc+ four-pack.

Place the Hot Poc+ in a glove case. Photo credit: Joani Hotte-Jean.

I liked it least:

• Its format. If you wear tight gloves, it will be difficult to get the Hot Poc+ inside. On the other hand it fits well in a glove and is even better if it has a case suitable for this purpose.
• The sensitivity of the metal disc. After boiling the Hot Poc+, I accidentally reactivated it twice. It is best to remove it from the boiling water with tongs, holding it by one corner.

How to use it?

First use:

Boil the Hot Poc+. Photo credit: Joani Hotte-Jean.

Subsequent uses:

Photo credit: HotPoc.

“The launch of Hot Poc+ is part of our mission to change consumer habits by offering reusable warming pouches which we believe will become the new international standard. A source of instant heat, this new product will help reduce our environmental impact by significantly reducing the amount of waste generated by traditional disposable hand warmers. The popularity of outdoor living and the fragility of our planet remind us of the urgent need to develop environmentally responsible solutions that meet the needs of athletes and all family members in cold weather,” emphasizes Sabrina Hémond, president and founder by Hot Poc.

Sabrina Hémond, president and founder of Hot Poc. Photo credit: HotPoc.

Website : hotpoc.ca

Available at Sports Experts, Canadian Tire and MEC (Mountain Equipment Company) in Quebec.

Prize: $37.99 for a Hot Poc+ four-pack

* Hot Poc donates 1% of its revenue to organizations, including Protect our Winters Canada, and carbon offsetting.

Hot Poc Sleeper ECO. Photo credit: HotPoc.

Also to discover: the Hot Poc Sleeper ECO is an insulating pouch (like a sleeping bag) with Hot Poc+ to protect your smartphone from the cold. Your battery will last longer. This is made with used coats made by people undergoing social reintegration.

Colors offered: blue, white, red, pink, purple and beige.

Prize: $37.99

By Joani Hotte-Jean

2024-01-04 19:35:59
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