Thermacell Heated Insoles
From the archive: originally posted on ProCamping in 2012. Pricing and exact spec (battery life, recharge cycles) may have changed since.
Cold feet? Then why not try the Thermacell heated insoles. Would you believe that these are actually wireless and have a car-key-sized remote control, so there's no need to take off your shoes to switch them on.
- Rechargeable foot warmer operated by a wireless remote control while the foot warmer is inside your shoes or boots
- Uses wireless thermal technology — no wires, extension cords, straps or battery brackets, and no batteries mounted to the ankle, shoe or waist
- Powered by rechargeable, built-in lithium-ion polymer batteries embedded in the foot warmer insoles
- Adjustable to three temperature settings by remote control: no heat, medium (100°F), and high (111°F)
- Can be recharged up to 500 times using the included charger — about $0.25 per use, or $0.05 per hour of use
- Small, lightweight remote control operates the heated insoles and fits into a pocket or attaches to a belt
- Charge lasts up to 5 hours on the medium heat setting, and recharges in 4 hours
- Water resistant, and fits easily into your shoes or boots
- Less than half the cost of other wireless remote systems available at the time
- Tested by SATRA, a worldwide leader in footwear testing, research and development
- Package includes: 2 heated insoles with integrated rechargeable batteries, 1 remote control with battery, 1 lanyard, 1 drawstring travel bag, 1 global charger and 1 instruction booklet
At ProCamping we weren't 100% convinced by the idea of heated insoles — we don't think we'd use them while out hiking or backpacking — but of an evening in the tent, or just chilling at the campsite, it would be lovely to have warm feet.