HotLogic Warming Totes For Travel

[berny32]

As per my DDMS post with a link to what I used, yes.

Thanks! You're assuming my ADD brain can read more than 2 sentences before moving on ! Appreciate all you do!

[efflpetzel]

has anyone used the hotlogic to warm up soups?

[moko]

has anyone used the hotlogic to warm up soups?

yes. Obviously it will warm up faster in a shallow larger container/pan (5x7 works well) vs a standard 16/24/32oz container.

[solmeir]

Does the hotlogic sense when there is something on it? I see everyone is using it on Shabbos, can I assume it’s just like a regular hot plate?

[moko]

Does the hotlogic sense when there is something on it? I see everyone is using it on Shabbos, can I assume it’s just like a regular hot plate?

regular non adjustable hotplate. No sensor, no knobs, dials, controls, etc.
It's a removable hotplate inside an insulated bag

[WayBackMachine]

wiki added

[Dan]

-Successfully used it in 220 countries.
-Successfully used a max on a plane, on an adapter charging my phone and laptop as well.

[EliJelly]

-Successfully used it in 220 countries.

We have a winner!!
(and a two state solution not just for Israel)

[moko]

-Successfully used it in 220 countries.
-Successfully used a max on a plane, on an adapter charging my phone and laptop as well.

which one is the max, this one?

[WayBackMachine]

which one is the max, this one?

see wiki

[Euclid]

I think I deserve a HT for introducing it to DDF

https://forums.dansdeals.com/index.php?topic=123785.msg2417657#msg2417657

[WayBackMachine]

ok guys which one is used for what?

[Yo ssi]

I think I deserve a HT for introducing it to DDF

https://forums.dansdeals.com/index.php?topic=123785.msg2417657#msg2417657

https://forums.dansdeals.com/index.php?topic=220.msg2188478#msg2188478

[Euclid]

https://forums.dansdeals.com/index.php?topic=220.msg2188478#msg2188478

Nice find!

[ExGingi]

Yes it flattens pretty well - it's a soft case.

The hot plate gets to around 150°F IIRC, and I've cooked raw food in it. Keep in mind that it will take significantly longer to cook, due to the low temp.

I don't travel that much, so I held off on buying, until the last BF sale, where I figured I'll get one for my office, for the odd occasion when I want to warm up something fleishig.

The other day I actually put it to first use, taking leftovers from home, sticking it in when I got to the office, and then having my meal a few hours later. I was blown away. Really amazing to be able to bring a meal in a plastic container, and have it perfectly hot on time to eat.

Looking at how it's constructed, it seems like it's a small hotplate and an insulated carrier, which got me thinking about whether there's a way to be allowed to use these as portable Shabbos hotplates (by leaving the top uncovered, to avoid הטמנה בדבר שמוסיף הבל). Did anybody try this? Will the food stay warm enough when the tote is left open/uncovered? @aygart Any Halachic insight on this?

[Dan]

I don't travel that much, so I held off on buying, until the last BF sale, where I figured I'll get one for my office, for the odd occasion when I want to warm up something fleishig.

The other day I actually put it to first use, taking leftovers from home, sticking it in when I got to the office, and then having my meal a few hours later. I was blown away. Really amazing to be able to bring a meal in a plastic container, and have it perfectly hot on time to eat.

Looking at how it's constructed, it seems like it's a small hotplate and an insulated carrier, which got me thinking about whether there's a way to be allowed to use these as portable Shabbos hotplates (by leaving the top uncovered, to avoid הטמנה בדבר שמוסיף הבל). Did anybody try this? Will the food stay warm enough when the tote is left open/uncovered? @aygart Any Halachic insight on this?

Just don't zipper it. Works fine.

[aygart]

I don't travel that much, so I held off on buying, until the last BF sale, where I figured I'll get one for my office, for the odd occasion when I want to warm up something fleishig.

The other day I actually put it to first use, taking leftovers from home, sticking it in when I got to the office, and then having my meal a few hours later. I was blown away. Really amazing to be able to bring a meal in a plastic container, and have it perfectly hot on time to eat.

Looking at how it's constructed, it seems like it's a small hotplate and an insulated carrier, which got me thinking about whether there's a way to be allowed to use these as portable Shabbos hotplates (by leaving the top uncovered, to avoid הטמנה בדבר שמוסיף הבל). Did anybody try this? Will the food stay warm enough when the tote is left open/uncovered? @aygart Any Halachic insight on this?

IIRC the way I came out was that it can be used with the cover open.

Just don't zipper it. Works fine.

If you mean covered but not zippered then I don't understand  how this helps.

[ExGingi]

IIRC the way I came out was that it can be used with the cover open.

Which is where my other questions come. Does it work well uncovered?

If you mean covered but not zippered then I don't understand  how this helps.

+1

[yelped]

IIRC the way I came out was that it can be used with the cover open.
If you mean covered but not zippered then I don't understand  how this helps.

Would this not be the Rema and Taz that if one side is open it's enough? Or is that not by moisef hevel?

[aygart]

Would this not be the Rema and Taz that if one side is open it's enough? Or is that not by moisef hevel?

Not understanding how this would be considered one side open?