Tldr: I need a new heated vest/jacket (and accessories). Got any recommendation?

My Milwaukee electric hoodie recently died. I liked it for the warmth under my jacket, but I never loved it because it didn't get that hot. Just kind of warmish. I can always swap batteries.

I live in a climate that often drops to sub zero (F) temps, and I'm often outside for multiple hours. I have a nice parka and a puffy jacket. But electric heat feels so great beneath.

I want some new heated gear. Primarily a hoodie or vest, but a good jacket, gloves, socks, etc., could be nice too.

Ideas?

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[–] 8 points 1 year ago (3 children)

You are a heater; a really good one. Better clothes will help you store and distribute that heat. If you aren’t wearing a wool base layer, it will be the single greatest change you can make.

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  • [–] 7 points 1 year ago (1 child)

    Milwaukee is a tool company. Try Carhartt, they actually know how to make clothes.

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  • [–] 5 points 1 year ago (1 child)

    Do you also have (I assume) nice quality base layers, maybe wool?

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  • [–] 4 points 1 year ago

    Catalytic hand warmers (they run on lighter fuel) also still exist fwiw.

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  • [–] 3 points 1 year ago*

    I'm hoping you get some good answers. I can't wear long sleeves in my unheated machine shop (long sleeves + lathe = Very Bad™), and a 20 amp breaker can't run a lathe and an electric heater simultaneously. I've got a diesel heater out there, but it's just not enough to keep a drafty cinderblock building warm. I get pretty chilly out there, and some kind of battery heated vest would go a long way.

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  • [–] 2 points 1 year ago

    I had a vest from these guys for when id motorcycle in winter on the west coast.

    https://www.ventureheat.com/en-ca

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  • [–] 2 points 11 months ago (2 children)

    I recently got a vest from Ororo. I haven’t used it too much yet but I’m enjoying having the option of heat so far.

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  • [–] 2 points 11 months ago

    Got my sister in law a heated vest from Beston for a trip, and she was so happy with it. She wears it constantly during winter.

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