So when the pack falls from the lift and opens up in the snow, charcoal everywhere. Melts the snow pretty darn quick.
So when the pack falls from the lift and opens up in the snow, charcoal everywhere. Melts the snow pretty darn quick.
Air-activated hand warmers contain cellulose, iron, water, activated carbon, vermiculite (water reservoir) and salt and produce heat from the exothermic oxidation of iron when exposed to air.
I have heard you can put a chemical warmer between the boot and the boot glove, but I haven't tried that yet.
I've done this, but it's not clear to me that it works - I think the neoprene chokes off oxygen access. But sometimes it's hard to tell, because of course the heat dissipates so quickly on the outside.
Other 'affordable' cold foot remedy - wear more clothing everywhere else.