Winter is Coming: Beat the Cold with This First-of-its-Kind, Eco-Friendly Reusable Hand Warmer 

Canadian-Made Hot Poc+ available December 1 

BC and Quebec – Help is at hand for Canadians who love the great outdoors in winter but are held back by the cold. Canadian innovator Hot Poc launched the new Hot Poc+ reusable hand warmer on December 1, 2023.

A breakthrough, eco-friendly product designed for outdoor sports enthusiasts and those sensitive to cold, Hot Poc+ is a portable, instant source of heat activated with a simple press of a built-in button. The pouch is slipped into gloves or mittens to keep hands toasty and can be used up to 100 times, thanks to its unique patented technology.

Heat is activated within three seconds, and the pouch stays warm for 30 minutes or more.

Unlike environmentally-harmful disposable hand warmers, reusable Hot Poc+ does not contain any toxic materials. Instead, it uses an oversaturated salt solution to generate heat when activated. After each use, Hot Poc+ is recharged by being boiled in water for five minutes, after which time the cooled-off pouch is ready to use again.

Hot Poc+ is an ideal gift for…

• Outdoor enthusiasts (boating, fishing, hiking, snowmobiling, motorcycling, ATV riding, camping, etc.)
• Winter athletes (skiing, ice fishing, snowboarding, snowshoeing, ice skating, etc.)
• First responders
• Those of all ages looking to stay warm in cold weather
• Corporate gift-giving (Hot Poc+ can be customized with a company logo with a purchase of 100 units or more).

Available as of December 1, 2023 at hotpoc.ca or MEC (Mountain Equipment Company) stores across Canada. Retail price is $37.99 for a package of four.  

1% of Hot Poc’s revenue goes to environmental organizations such as Protect Our Winters Canada, as well as carbon offsetting. 

Discover Hot Poc Sleeper ÉCO, another Canadian innovation!  

Also known as a “cell-phone sleeping bag,” Hot Poc Sleeper ÉCO is an insulated pouch designed to protect smartphones from the cold, extending their lifespan. Made from used coats and crafted by individuals in social reintegration programs, Hot Poc Sleeper ÉCO offers an eco-friendly solution to give a second life to pre-loved winter coats that would otherwise be destined for landfills. Priced at $37.99, Hot Poc Sleeper ÉCO comes with a Hot Poc and is available in a choice of vibrant, dark, or patterned colours.