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?
15 Comments
Stabbitha@lemmy.world · 8 pts · 283d
Milwaukee is a tool company. Try Carhartt, they actually know how to make clothes.
AlternatePersonMan@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 282d
Yeah, it was an impulse buy that worked out for a few years. Now that I need to replace it, I'm sure there are better options. Carhartt makes good stuff. I'll check them out.
theherk@lemmy.world · 8 pts · 283d
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.
DudeImMacGyver@kbin.earth · 4 pts · 283d
Merino wool is comfier than regular wool btw
theherk@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 283d
Yeah it really is. But there are even synthetics that are sufficient here. I’m just saying a base layer is very helpful.
QuarterSwede@lemmy.world · 1 pts · 280d
It’s not better clothes, it’s more layers that does it. I live in CO and get so hot into the winter that I have to open the layers. I am not a big person.
felixwhynot@lemmy.world · 5 pts · 283d
Do you also have (I assume) nice quality base layers, maybe wool?
AlternatePersonMan@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 282d
I wear under layers if I know that I'll be out for long, thermals and what not. Heated feels pretty nice though.
Badabinski@kbin.earth · 3 pts · 283d
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.
solrize@lemmy.ml · 3 pts · 283d
Catalytic hand warmers (they run on lighter fuel) also still exist fwiw.
TisButAScratch@piefed.zip · 2 pts · 274d
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.
MrBungle@lemmy.ca · 2 pts · 283d
I had a vest from these guys for when id motorcycle in winter on the west coast.
https://www.ventureheat.com/en-ca
obscure0602@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 275d
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.
AlternatePersonMan@lemmy.world · 1 pts · 275d
Does it get noticable hot?
obscure0602@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 274d
On medium and high, yes. The low setting is quite … low.