Heated Vests/Jackets with Lithium Ion batteries

[DirtyDigz 1,812]

Anyone use one regularly?  Have any advice?  I see Milwaukee, Bosch, deWalt and Kobalt all have something, as well as some lesser brands, with a wide range of pricing.

 

I'm looking for something to extend my outdoor activity time in biting cold, might want to use it when riding a motorcycle too (have a 12 volt vest already, but really, REALLY dislike having to plug in and out getting on and off the bike).

[mipafox 438]

So, this is like a bomb vest?

[Golf battery 1,223]

A friend of mine has the bosch jacket. He likes. Had it a few years now and doesnt have any issues. I think it was around 400$?

[mipafox 438]

I'm scared to buy anything anymore. Most of it has components made in China and has a chance of catching fire or exploding, especially with their lithium ion batteries.

[T Bill 649]

Had one but kept having problems between the batteries and the element sewn in the coat.  Return to my old favorite, hand/body warmers in strategic places.  Eliminating the wind is key.  Think it's cold here, come with us to Tug Hill when we go sledding. BURRRR............

[DeerSlayer 241]

I have the Milwaukee, it's been good so far.

[robot_hell 72]

Spend the grand on a proper parka....

 

Remember, lithium fires don't like getting put out.