Been looking at these for those Cold days to help keep me reasonably warm. Opinions welcomed.

 

https://www.google.com/search?q=men's+heated+vest&rlz=1C1CHWA_enUS634US634&oq=&aqs=chrome.0.69i59i450.2026343755j0j15&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8

I know some motor cycle guys who swear by them.

I just layer up. Keeping my fingers warm is the only issue I ever have. This past year I was amazed at how warm my full finger fish monkey freestyle gloves kept my hands in temps into the low 30's. I didn't expect that from gloves that thin.

I wear a Milwaukee M12 heated hoodie or jacket.  They work great.  The jacket has heated pockets for my hands.  

One of my techs has one of these and loves it

 

https://shop.snapon.com/product/supplemental/Heated-Jacket%2C-Large/HCJKTPMBKL

 

When I was working full time, a couple of guys had lightweight heated jackets made by Milwaukee. They really liked them. 

1 hour ago, T-Billy said:

I just layer up. Keeping my fingers warm is the only issue I ever have. This past year I was amazed at how warm my full finger fish monkey freestyle gloves kept my hands in temps into the low 30's. I didn't expect that from gloves that thin.

 

Do they work wet? 

Nope on the heated vests. Layers and hand and toe warmers get me through a fishing session.

No but one could also use one of those bigger adhesive heating pad things they sell for back pain. Warm core, warm extremities.

I have an ororo vest that I'll wear right above my base layer. 

 

It's really nice when running around the lake to just turn the heat on when the engine turns over and not have to shuffle layers constantly.

 

-Jared

I have found my answer to warmth in inclement weather to be tied inextricably to wool, as far as I know it's the best material ever discovered for retaining heat even when wet, and some of the newer garments are just as comfortable as any cotton fabric, not at all reminiscent of the itchy, uncomfortable wool clothing of the past, I could be off a bit, but I believe it retains something like 75 or 80% of its insulation value even when wet, so gloves and watch caps in particular benefit from this material. 

5 hours ago, padlin said:

 

Do they work wet? 

No they don't, but they're just thin sun gloves so I was really surprised how warm they kept my hands on cold days. I like their sun gloves so well, I think I'm gonna pony up the $59.95 for their waterproof gloves before ice out.

Thanks for all the replies. I'll have to check out the Milwaukee stuff.

 

 

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  1 hour ago, Hammer 4 said:

  Thanks for all the replies. I'll have to check out the Milwaukee stuff.

  This ^^^^^^^^^

 

I'll have to check out the Milwaukee stuff.

This ^^^^^^^^^^

When I was in the military we had wool socks, wore them all the time, hot or cold. Washed easy and dried easier than cotton. Even in the humidity of the jungle. Even dried ok when it was cold. 

Not downplaying the comfort level of heat added garments but I prefer to condition my body somewhat to the season.  I have found that if I use artificial means (hand warmers, electric socks, electric vests, etc.) I have a harder time in the more mild temps as well.  I prefer to layer with the proper clothing enough to be “reasonably” warm.  I never want to sweat in colder months because of my clothing so I stay on the chilly side.  The point was driven home when I came home from 2 years living in Florida back to Virginia, and I could not get my body used to the difference in climate.  I was ALWAYS cold and the first winter was brutal even though it wasn’t that cold.  I finally adjusted and it opened my eyes to how the body reacts naturally.  

My wife has a heated jacket that uses Milliwake drill batteries and it's really great for the bench work that she does.  It's very thick and isn't ideal for moving around it, but if you are standing still it's really worth checking out.  

You might check with the Florida folks.  I think it got below 40 a week or so ago.

If the battery dies you're going to freeze. With proper warm clothing you won't have that concern.

 

If the heat enhances the already warm clothing then maybe, but relying mainly on electric heat to keep you properly warm sounds like a bad idea.

Due to medical issues a few years ago, I lost over 40 lbs of muscle mass, and any fat I had, this combined with my age makes me get cold easily and in temps where 5 or more years ago, I would have been in a t-shirt and shorts, I'm now in long pants, with 2 or 3 layers to stay reasonably warm. When I go golfing and have a 6:30, or 7 AM tee time, I'm usually shivering, and can't hit a tee shot nearly as well as when I'm warm. That's why I asked about the heated vest's. Appreciate all the replies from you guys.

I can sympathize... after losing nearly 100lbs 14 years ago, I'm pretty much cold if I'm not sweating. 

 

Compression fit base layers, wool, and down get me through the 30 degree mornings. I regularly shed and replace layers when on the water. Its not uncommon for me to make 2 trips from my truck just bringing in clothes after a fishing trip.

My daughter has one and she is skin and bones.  I always worry she will be out and the battery will die. Other than that, she likes it. I wouldn't were one for fishing though.

 

I would invest in a good base layer shirt from Smartwool or Icebreaker. My wife has Adison's and is cold all the time. She will were one year round if she can't get warm.  Doctor told her hands, feet and neck are the best to measure her body temp and to keep them covered in extreme weather.  

Need to get that checked out. Skinny people can have a medical reason for being too cold in normal COOL conditions .  I just sucked it up for 80 years Now have a Pacemaker & Defirulator.  Always warm. No more cold fingers & sneezing when In 60 F heated house.     Get checked out.  I was also WAY OUT of Magnesium causing stopped breathing COMPLETLY.  But would RESTART BREATHING on my own everytime.

 

Get checked out. Cold & chilly is not normal.   Been there for 80 years.   Get luckier than me.    

Seeing this thread reminded me that my Mother-in-law bought me one a few years back and Ive yet to use it. It would have been nice last week as it was a bit chilly on the lake. 

Cold & high humidity ?  With a breeze or wind.  Needs layers of clothing , hood and gloves.  A cloth / bandana is nice for face protection also.