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The first time I filled and started my Zippo handwarmer, I was pretty unimpressed. The filling process seemed pretty cumbersome, and the warmer didn't get very warm. After doing some research, I learned a few things. First of all, it may help you to judge the proper fueling amount, but I HATE the funnel device that came with the warmer. I fill the chamber directly and had more success (warning - make sure you allow any excess fuel to evaporate before using or you'll have a fire hazard). Here's my advice to get the most out of your warmer: * Give the heater some time to get going before you drop it in the pouch - when the heater is almost too hot to touch, drop it in the bag. * If you want REAL WARMTH, ditch the fleece pouch and put it directly in a pocket. The pouch extends the burn time, but significantly reduces the heat output. * you can also regulate the heat output by leaving the drawstring open and exposing the catalytic burner to more O2. Conversely, closing the drawstring will reduce the heat. *DO NOT place the metal warmer directly against your bare skin for more than a few seconds as it WILL cause a burn. (this is especially important if your fingers have gone numb from cold) If you don't mind the filling process and keeping fuel around, you'll appreciate the extra warmth for your fingers.