Best Hot Water Bag in India - Reviews and Comparison 2021

Heating bags are divided into three types, and they are as follows:

• Non-electric

Non-electric hot water bags are the traditional hot water bags. ou start with boiling the water and then fill the bag manually. You can put the water through the water inlet in the hot water bag.

• Electric

The electric hot water bag is currently the customer’s top choice as they offer more convenience then non-electric heating pads and are affordable than a chemical heating pad. This type of heating pad is further divided into two types, i.e. gel-based and water-based.

In case of the gel-based heating bag, you have to simply plug the adapter and connect it to the hot water bag. Once switched on, you will have to wait for a few minutes (varies from bag to bag) till the gel achieves your preferred temperature. Most of the water bags come with an auto cut feature, if your bag also has that, then the power will automatically cut off once the get has reached maximum temperature.

Water-based heating bag calls you for filling water in them through the water inlet before heating it. Rest of the procedure is the same as in the gel-based heating bag.

• Microwave

Microwave heating pad is warmed up by keeping it in the microwave. This method makes it half electric and half mechanical. Further, such bags mostly have cooling pillows, made out of a thick insulative fabric such as flannel and filled with gel or grains like rice that can be microwaved, causing heat.

Beside brief mentioning of it in electric heating bag type, this feature is self-stated, thanks to its name. The heating bag with this feature shuts off automatically once the maximum temperature has been reached. The auto cut feature is essential as it protects the bag from overheating and cuts the fire hazard risk.

When we talk about the power cord, longer is most of the time better. And things are no different here. If a heating bag has a long cord, it simply means a hassle-free movement of the bag. Moreover, if the plug is far from you, you can charge the bag without having an extension cord.

Bag fabric is a crucial feature. The material used in the making of the bag should be of good quality, and also, it should be puncture-proof. Additionally, the material should be soft enough not to cause any rashes when put on the affected area.

You will hardly find a variety in the fabric using which the heating pads are made; however, you need to ensure that it is of high quality. Moreover, quality fabrics are stain proof, so you need not worry about soiling or staining the bag.

Heat uptime is an essential feature to consider while buying a heating bag. Surely you don’t want a bag that takes a long time to heat up. In the market, you can find both types of bag, which takes a shorter period to charge up, and another takes a long time causing bothersome.

A heating pad that comes with a short heat-up time usually have additional features and looks expensive. It is fine to go for a bag that has a little more heat up time than the average time as long as the bag is effective.

Bag size matters, and it typically comes in small, medium, and large size. You should choose the size as per the area of impact. For instance, you will need a large size bag for getting relief from back pain. While for knee or joint pain, medium size can be sufficient. Mostly, the medium-sized pads are useful for multi-purpose.

There are also types of heating bags that don’t come in all size, such as microwave and chemical. They are available only in small size.

A heating bag should be comfortable to use, always. It must not demand that you can use it only in a sitting position or you have to lie down for it. It is a possibility that you do not get the chance to use the bag during the day and would instead use it at night; hence, it should be comfortable to use while sleeping, and there should be pain relief when awake.

Durability matters while buying a hot water bag as you don’t want to spend time buying a hot water bag again and again, which gets damaged in a short period. Therefore, get a heating pad with high-quality material, an auto-cut feature to save it from overheating, and other such durable options.

It’s a heating bag with hot water in it, you have to be sure about the lock system as you don’t water even a drop coming out from anywhere. A sound lock system is one that ensures that there’s no spillage of any type that may burn skin and create health hazards.

Colour is not a must-have feature as it doesn’t affect the bag's functionality in any way. It is just an optional thing to consider. Brands offer heating pad in so many colours, and since you have the choice, then why not choose the best one.

Heating bags come in single colours, also some brands sell hot water bags with multiple patterns.

Electric hot water bags are much easier to use than the traditional hot water bags that you need to fill with water. Follow the instructions given below for smooth usage of the electric hot water bag.

• If your electric bag needs to be filled with water, then connect the filler nozzle to it and fill the bag with cold water.

• If it is a gel-based bag, you can skip the step listed above.

• Now, plug in the adapter to the socket and plug in the other end to the electric water bag.

• Switch on the power supply and leave the bag for a few seconds.

• Wait till it reaches the desired temperature. If your bag has an auto-cut feature, it will automatically shut down.

• Remove the plug now and use the hot water bag as per your needs.

• If the bag has lost the heat, reheat it as per your requirements.

• After the use, store the bag back. However, ensure that the bag is not hot and doesn’t have water in it.

Our comparison winner is a gel-based electric bag. The bag is super portable with a 1.73 kg weight, 24 cm length and 16 cm width. The bag is made using innovative technology and has been filled with a unique gel that is crafted out of neoprene for maximum compression and best heat retention. It takes a maximum of 10 minutes for the Piesome heating bag to charge up and you have it at your disposal for about an hour or two at a single charge. Moreover, the bag is filled with galvanothermy energy conversion agent for fast and long-term warmth.

The bag brings immediate relief from several injuries and pain such as sprains, sports injuries, arthritis, sore neck, backache, muscular aches, menstrual cramps, hypothermia. Furthermore, you can keep it inside the quilt to warm it up and even massage your body with it when it is at a low temperature.

From the safety point of you, you need not worry as it is leakage-proof and shock-proof. The material used is velvet which is soft so that you get a warm body without any rashes.

Equinox is a multi-purpose, traditional hot water bottle that comes with a softcover. It is a 2.5 litres capacity water bag which you need to fill only 2/3rd. It is easy to use a heating bag. Fill it 2/3rd with 42-degree Celcius temperature water. If you will use a regular stove, water will reach this temperature in 10 minutes. After putting the water, if excessive air is there then get rid of it and tighten the stopper.

The bottle is made of rubber, and it is very durable. It is leak-proof and can be carried anywhere easily. The heating bottle is safe to use not only for adults, but elders, and athletes as well.

It is an ideal hot water bottle to get rid of stomach & backaches, joint pain, muscular cramps, menstrual pain, arthritic and rheumatic pain. Last but not least, it comes with a whopping 18 months warranty.

A hot water bag is used not just to bring relief from pain, but also inducing relaxation, and releasing stress. The Piesome hot water bag does precisely those.

It is our best value product, and it also comes from the same brand as our comparison winner. It is an electric bag equipped with innovative technology to provide you with instant relief from pain. Unlike customary hot water bags, the Piesome Hot Water Bag requires you to fill normal water which gets warm-up on plugging-in. Two other advantages are that the bag is equipped with a shockproof mechanism and doesn’t comprise of any leakage fibres.

We really admire both the design and fabric of the bag. It has been made using high-grade velvet fabric, double thick and flexible PVC. There is another layer of soft fabric attached to the bag, and you can simply put your hands between them to warm them up. In addition to this, the bag is also available in three other colours- purple, coffee, and red.

The water capacity is 1000-1200ml which puts the bag in large size and makes it fit for quite a number of purposes. Besides warming up your hands, you can use it as a pillow, warm up your body, relieve sore muscles to name a few things.

Heat-mate HB 700 from HealthSense is also a gel-based hot water bag. The heating technology used in it is layered with 6 PVC covering and wired silicon chips for quick heat and leakage protection.

The bag also has some high heat retention capacity than our other selected products. It has a maximum heating capacity of upto 70°C, and the bag stays warm for upto 8 hours.

There are no second thoughts about the product's durability as top quality mercerised soft outer fabric has been used. Further, it has been lined with pressure-resistant fused layers for enhanced comfort and stability.

Just because it stays warm for a long time, that doesn’t mean it takes a long time to charge up. The advanced clip charger heats the bag within 10 minutes without making any noise. Additionally, the inbuilt thermal fuse auto-shuts the power during excess heat, providing added protection.

The bag is equipped with Hydro-Electric Separation due to which silica gel separates from water and the electric parts for uniform heating & thermal efficiency.

Transforming life hot & cold gel pack is a little unique product on our list. It is more of a pack than a bag. It is a reusable pack which you can either put in the microwave or hot water to heat it. If you warm it using a microwave, it will take only 30 seconds to heat. You can also put it in hot water for around 10 minutes as an alternative.

The pack comes with elastic velcro, and you no more have to hold the pack on your body part with your hands. You can use it to say bye to shoulder, joint, knee, and back pain.

It is a durable product that has non-toxic gel in it and is leakage-proof. It is a useful product recommended by physical therapists, sports trainers, doctors, and chiropractors.

For cold therapy, keep the gel pack in the freezer for at least 2 hours.

If you are looking for a cheaper gel-based electric heating pad option, you can go for a Thermocare gel electric warm water bag.

It shares many of its features with our winner Piesome heating bag such as it stays warm for an hour or two, has an auto-cut feature. Also, it gives relief from knee, back, shoulder, joint pain, and it is ideal for use in a cold climate. However, unlike, Piesome it takes a bit longer to heat up- 7 to 12 minutes.

Hug Puppy rubber hot water heating pad is the affordable version of our first runner up- Equinox Hot Water Bottle. The hot water bag works on the traditional method, you need to fill it with warm water, and it will do the job. This bag has a total capacity of 2 litres, however, you need to fill it only 2/3rd. Make sure that the water isn’t boiling.

The bag is durable, leak-proof, and is made of good quality rubber. Like Equinox, it doesn’t come with a cover, but it is available in several other colours.

The bag is fit for getting rid of body pain. You can even take it along while camping. Last but not least, you can put it under a quilt to have a cold-free sleep. Checkout reviews and comparison of best face massagers, best body massagers in India.