Zippo 12-Hour Hand Warmer

The Zippo Hand Warmer is for the person who considers standing outside in January a recreational activity. This chrome-silver, metal warmer runs on lighter fluid and delivers gentle, flameless heat for up to 12 hours per fill. That makes more sense for a long day outdoors than a quick dash from the front door to the car.

Refilling it replaces working through another stash of disposable warmers. Its small, sleek body comes with a warming bag and filling cup, so those accessories are already accounted for. Anyone who hikes, camps or works outside in the cold will get practical use out of it, and that makes it an easy gift. It isn’t flashy, unless you count the chrome.

There’s a commitment involved, though: once it’s going, you can’t simply switch it off. It also produces carbon monoxide, so enclosed spaces are out. Think planned outdoor warmth, not a little heater to fire up wherever your fingers complain.