Jon-E-Handwarmer
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Jon-E-Handwarmer
I have a Jon-E-Handwarmer that I use for ice fishing that works great. They also say they are great for long cold days in the tree stand. Since I am new to bow hunting and have been reading allot on this website, what is everyones opinion about using one of these. With all the concern about trying to hide your scent, should one of these be used?
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RE: Jon-E-Handwarmer
It is metal about the size of a large pack of cigarettes. You fill it with fuel which is alike like lighter fluid. After lighting it and letting it set, you put it in a felt bag and it gets very warm. Cabela' s / Bass Pro sell them. They do give off a fuel smell but you usually keep them in a pocket or hand warming muff. They come in two sizes with the larger size when full, will last up to 36 hrs.
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RE: Jon-E-Handwarmer
Jon-Es stink too much for deer hunting , they' ll give you away every time . The solid fuel type works better . If you have a muff you probably don' t need one anyway . Those Thermacell mosquito repellers make a good handwarmer , and you can use an exhausted scent pad for dispensing deer scents .
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Join Date: Feb 2003
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RE: Jon-E-Handwarmer
They do stink quite a bit but if a deer is able to smell that then he' s going to smell you anyway.
I have tried them and they work ok if you keep them in your pocket and just want to keep your hands warm but they suck if you put them inside your jacket or anything. They need too much oxygen to stay going and don' t stay lit inside your clothes.
Your better off with a few of those disposable heat packets tucked into your shirt pockets to keep your body warm.
I have tried them and they work ok if you keep them in your pocket and just want to keep your hands warm but they suck if you put them inside your jacket or anything. They need too much oxygen to stay going and don' t stay lit inside your clothes.
Your better off with a few of those disposable heat packets tucked into your shirt pockets to keep your body warm.