Hand warmers definitely work in keeping your hands warm in cold winter months. There are many different kinds of hand warmers, so it is important to know exactly what you are looking for when you purchase hand warmers. There is a kind of hand warmers with magic gel so that you can use them without batteries. They are rechargeable and will keep your hands warm for roughly 45 minutes. Many users enjoy using these, and only complain that they may keep your hands too warm if they are quite sensitive. If this becomes a problem for you, you can wait until the product has cooled for a few minutes before using.