Discover The Hot Poc+ Reusable Hand Warmers

Quebec Yachting

Tested by Québec Yachting

Photo credit: Hot Poc.

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

Photo credit: Hot Poc.

I loved :

It produces a significant heat source of around 55°C.
Easy to use, you just need to press the metal disc to activate it.
The fact that it is reusable and ecological. One Hot Poc+ replaces 100 disposable bags with approx. 2,000 g of charcoal. What produces heat is a solution supersaturated with salt.
The price is approximately $0.10 per use when purchasing the pack of four Hot Poc+.

Place the Hot Poc+ in a mitten bag. Photo credit: Joani Hotte-Jean.

My least favorite:

Its format. If you wear tight-fitting gloves, it will be difficult to get the Hot Poc+ in. On the other hand, it fits well in a mitten and it's even better if it has a pocket for it.
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 and hold it by one corner.

How to use it?

First use:

Click firmly on the metal disk to activate the heat generation process. You may need to press several times the first time you use it: this is completely normal.

Feel the heat in less than three seconds once the color of the liquid turns opaque.

Place the Hot Poc+ in a mitten or garment pocket to enjoy warmth for about 30 minutes.

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

Subsequent uses:

Submerge the Hot Poc+ in boiling water for five minutes or until the liquid becomes translucent again.

Remove the Hot Poc+ safely from the water and allow it to cool.

To reuse it, click on the metal disc.

Cook it and repeat the process up to 100 times.

Photo credit: Hot Poc.

“The launch of the Hot Poc+ is part of our mission, which aims to change consumer habits by offering reusable hot bags that we are confident will become the new international standard. This new product is a source of instant heat and will help reduce our environmental footprint by significantly reducing the amount of waste generated by traditional disposable hand warmers. The popularity of nature and the fragility of our planet remind us of the urgent need to develop ecologically responsible solutions that meet the needs of athletes and all family members in cold weather,” emphasizes Sabrina Hémond, President and Founder of Hot Poc.

Sabrina Hémond, President and Founder of Hot Poc. Photo credit: Hot Poc.

website : hotpoc.ca

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

Price : $37.99 for a box of four Hot Poc+

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

Hot Poc Sleeper ECO. Photo credit: Hot Poc.

Also to discover: The Hot Poc Sleeper ECO is an insulated bag (like a sleeping bag) with Hot Poc+ to protect your smartphone from the cold. Your battery lasts longer. This one consists of used coats from people in social reintegration.

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

Price : $37.99

By Joani Hotte-Jean