Seeking Recommendations: Battery Warmed Winter Clothing

[SageBrush]

We tend to heat our home (with a crappy NG boiller/radiant heat system) on cloudy days and when it just gets too cold for comfort despite layered clothes. I want to try battery heated clothes that are comfortable instead of home house heating. This is not much different than using the seat heaters instead of cabin heating in the Tesla ;-)

Please share your experiences !

 

[nwdiver]

It's expensive but Milwaukee is nice.

 

[SageBrush]

Thanks @nwdiver
Isn't this the same company that sells power tools at harbor freight ?

 

[KG M3]

Milwaukee does not make their own heated gear, and I am not sure who their OEM is. (And they make far better quality tools than most of the "stuff" you find at Harbor Freight). One of the big heat clothing makers is Gyde who bought Gerbing a few years ago. They make good stuff. I use a lot of their 12V gear on the motorcycle. Their 7V battery heated items are similar good quality with a different power source.

 

[Don TLR]

Gerbing is the choice of many motorcycle riders and typically had my liner when heading into the Colorado Mountains, lived and rode there for 10 years and was so much happier when I found them.

https://www.gerbing.com/heated-jackets-3

 

[Feathermerchan]

Before you try heated, you might look at Duluth trading. They make very warm stuff. Not cheap but they do have regular sales.

Off topic - My grandfather lived in Apache Junction 40 years ago.

 

[SageBrush]

Gerbing is the choice of many motorcycle riders

If I'm reading correctly the clothes from this manufacturer draw energy from the motorcycle battery.

 

[Don TLR]

If I'm reading correctly the clothes from this manufacturer draw energy from the motorcycle battery.

Correct..

 

[Feathermerchan]

A motorcycle battery is 12V. So you could use an existing 12V tool battery you have or go Milwaukee and also get an adapter.
You would have to size the battery properly...
Or get a 12V power supply and use it when you are near a 120V outlet.

 

[SageBrush]

A motorcycle battery is 12V. So you could use an existing 12V tool battery you have or go Milwaukee and also get an adapter.
You would have to size the battery properly...
Or get a 12V power supply and use it when you are near a 120V outlet.

I want a mobile solution.. as in me walking around

 

[S'toon]

Not battery, but I got these for a friend one Chanukwanzmas and she loved them
Microwave Heated Slippers and Hand Warmers | Cosy Soles

 

[MorrisonHiker]

Does anyone have recommendations on the best battery-powered heated insoles or socks? We've been looking at different products but none are that affordable. We've seen some are Bluetooth enabled but I suppose a regular remote or just buttons would work for our needs as well.

 

[SageBrush]

Not battery, but I got these for a friend one Chanukwanzmas and she loved them
Microwave Heated Slippers and Hand Warmers | Cosy Soles

I like the idea a lot. How long do they stay warm ?

Btw, the website says they are sold out for the season.

 

[nwdiver]

I like the idea a lot. How long do they stay warm ?

Btw, the website says they are sold out for the season.

Important note about heated clothing is it really needs contact to work well. So if you like a L jacket that's a little loose you probably need a M.

 

[KG M3]

If I'm reading correctly the clothes from this manufacturer draw energy from the motorcycle battery.

Gerbing makes two lines of clothing - some 12 gear for powersports use, and 7V battery powered gear. Check out the link attached.

Gerbing Heated Jackets and Heated Vests - The Warming Store

 

[SageBrush]

Gerbing makes two lines of clothing - some 12 gear for powersports use, and 7V battery powered gear. Check out the link attached.

Gerbing Heated Jackets and Heated Vests - The Warming Store

Noted -- thanks.
How bulky is the 7v battery ? I'm guessing it fits in the pocket I see sewn into the front chest area of the vest.

 

[Don TLR]

Didn't know they had powered gear, real quality products and may get the GF something as her AZ blood is very thin and hates the cold.

The batteries look very small..

 

[MorrisonHiker]

Noted -- thanks.
How bulky is the 7v battery ? I'm guessing it fits in the pocket I see sewn into the front chest area of the vest.

The batteries weren't big but on the ~$250 pair that I bought, they seemed to make the glove tighter (or apply pressure) on the back of my hand once they were inserted. I ended up gifting them to a friend because they were too uncomfortable for me and it had been too long since I bought them so I couldn't return them.

Be sure to try them on with and without the batteries installed.

 

[Don TLR]