Opinions?

I just ordered a couple of them from amazon so I guess maybe I should have come here to ask about them first. I have zero experience with them, but I'm hoping they will make a difference. I have a friend/coworker that is having to undergo dialysis and says he freezes to death during the process so the idea was to help a buddy out, but after looking at them I decided that one may make my own hunting and fishing more comfortable so I got another one.

I bought an Ororo heated vest for work and it works amazingly well. I bought an extra battery for mine so it will last 12 hours if I need it to. You won’t regret buying one.

I have a Milwaukee I got for work. I really like it

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I have the puffer vest and the fleece vest in Venustas brand. I use the puffer on cold days and the fleece on other days. Leave it set on low and it will keep you warm. I would buy a size that fits good over your base layer then add whatever layers on top of the vest. Keeping it close to your body makes a big difference. They are usually around $60 on eBay and definitely worth it.

Originally I bought the dewalt 20v version but took it back. The batteries are too bulky.

I looked at the Orro too, but didn't want to spend that much. I went with the Tidwe, it has been good this season on those few 20 something mornings we've had this year. I know it hasn't been bitter cold, but in the 20's, overcast and me getting older, it isn't a good recipe. On those mornings, I only had a couple merino base layers (one thin, one thick), the vest and a light coat.

I have a Milwaukee zip up heated hoodie. Rarely ever use the battery in it anymore, but when I was using it. I liked it a lot

I got the hart for $99 walmart camouflaged. I have ridgid tool battery's that I made an adapter for to have unlimited heat. the 1.5 amp hr hart batteries last about 3.5 hrs. on high which is enough so far. it's also waterproof and has a hood that doesn't get in the way it's a long coat but not bulky so it's about perfect for hunting. I plan on bringing a pack vest for real cold days to go over the top and store in the pocket.

I’ve got a heated vest. It’s nice.

I recently got the tidewe, heated vest. Only worn it once so far, but really liked it.

Bought the wife one last year for Christmas she absolutely loves it. She is very cold natured. She will have it one in the house. Best money I ever spent for her.

They are nice but I assume could cost someone their life if they get stuck out in the elements. I use some heated gear,but always carry coveralls and a jacket. I hardly ever use them, but I'll have them if I beak a leg or run into something else that keeps me from getting back out.

I have an Ororo heated vest. I’ve had it a couple years. Used to just be used on those frigid mornings. Now it gets used if it drops below 45. Blood thinners make what used to be a comfortable morning very cold. But it’s always turned on and kept me warm enough.

I have a nice vest I got for Christmas a couple years ago. Never worn it other than a try on.

I got my dad one several years ago and he loves it. Don’t remember brand tho.

Well, they came in yesterday and the one I got for myself is too small. I carried the other one to my friend and he seemed to like it pretty well. I ordered another so I guess I'll have to wait on it to arrive now. The reviews here and elsewhere paint a pretty rosy picture so I'm looking forward to getting it. The brand is Orzos or something like that and the insulation is 90% down so it should be fairly warm even when the battery runs down. Thanks for the responses.

I was talking with some guys the other day about late season hunts in Washington. They hunt single digits in December and they both mentioned heated insoles for their boots and heated clothing. Said they would never go without it again.

I have seen them for a few years at work in the Cath labs. Keep it cold in there to keep the machines cool. I bought be with the heated collar too. I got the vest. You put that on and top it with a thin, windproof jacket and man you are set! Gotta be cold for me to break it out but they work great.

Those Tidewe low temps on the vest is 110. Seems like that would be too hot