The Self Heating Can

Actually, I recently bought a self-heating can of coffee at the store. It was kind of an impulse purchase. There were several people gathered around the display, so I was curious and went to see what it was. Then I would up getting drawn into conversation with this older couple about the whole thing, at the end of which both they and I decided to buy the product just because it was "interesting". I had a couple of problems with it. It did get warm as promised, but it takes longer than I would have expected. On the can it said 5-8 minutes, and that's about how long it took. I suppose when I heard about them, I figured it would be faster, since the idea was about convenience. My other problem -- the coffee was DISGUSTING! I'm sure it's just a matter of the brand and type of coffee and not the self-heating can itself, but since this was the only kind I had seen, I was rather limited in my options for buying. I did manage to finish the can, but barely. =P In the long run, I think I'd rather not use these things on a regular basis. It cost a little bit more than a non-self-heating can of coffee drink, it took longer than I expected, and I haven't seen any in brands I would enjoy. However, I can definitely see the uses for camping, long trips, and emergency situations. In fact, I really want to see someone pick this up for soup... I think that would go over well, and I'd love to have some on hand for emergencies. So far all I've seen was the coffee, and a hot chocolate, both made by the same brand, which I won't be buying again because it was NASTY.

I got a thing of hot chocolate once that was in a can like that. It was pretty cool. You just popped the button and waited a few minutes and poof you have HOT hot chocolate. I think they are something that is cool to have on hand, but not something I would buy and use all the time.

Yes I would buy something like that - probably for my lunchbreak at work I imagine. I've bought coffee in a can like that before. It was a few years ago now though and I can't think of seeing it around lately. Maybe they were just testing it out to see if there was a market for it or something like that. It was ok - the coffee was hot enough and tasted alright. It was pretty expensive though if I remember rightly.

When you go to the store notice the price on these it is down right exspensive some 7 dollars a can the coffee ones are gross and the soup only tomatoe was any good I was part of a study that tested these before they came out. Save your money and maybe they will perfect them in a few years however they would be great when camping and cant get a fire started better than cold MREs

Yes I've heard of this a few years back. Its good to see it's come to reality and off the drawing board. I'm gonna have to keep my eyes peeled so I can get one myself.

Wow I have to say I never hear anything like this.it seems pretty cool, but still I don't know if I would use it.maybe I am old fashion.They say it is safe and natural, i don't agree with this that much.I don't know what they were saying about microwave before (probably it was safe too ) and now you hear from everywhere how not good it is for us.yeah I know I am terrbile to not trust this guys in lab.You know maybe I would ask at first my mum, since she is chemist and thne buy it or not.

I saw those at Wal Mart today, and wondered a little bit about them. I am so glad I found this discussion. Since I now know how they work, I think this would be a terrific product to carry in the car in the winter, in case of getting stranded. I could also see its application in my instance, as I make a mad dash at 3:30 pm from my first job to my second, and often on busy evenings do not get a really decent meal. A soup would be delightful in the winter. I am too cheap to buy them all of the time, but under those circumstance, I will probably get some.

If I were still going to work, and if my husband were still working, it would be a good idea. He can just heat up the soup or whatever was in it, and pour it into a bowl. I wonder if the cans can also be used for stews and chili. They would also be a lifesaver if you have not much time for lunch and you do not want to turn on the microwave, put the stuff in a bowl, or open a can and dump it in a saucepan. And think of when you are camping out. I would say this has a good chance of success.

i think this would be a great thing to have in emergenvy sitiuations.