Something which is a very simple solution to staying warm but often overlooked is to keep your body zones where there are 'pulses' insulated. The 'pulse' zones most easily insulated are the ankles,the wrists and the neck. Keep these areas well insulated and free from chilling and your heat retention will improve dramatically. On the other hand, if you are overheated in hot humid weather then cool your ankles and wrist pulses in cold water. This will bring your overheated core temperature down quite quickly. Having clothing with a well insulated area down the middle of your back is also very effective as a lot of heat is lost along the whole length of the spinal column.

I'm glad this has been brought up, ever since the last video on central heating bills I immediately thought about getting a heated jacket. I've ended up buying the heated gillet/vest which was about £40 with a battery. This thing does pack some heated out on the middle setting, the aim (which I am achieving) is to keep me warm enough so I don't need the central heating on as much as not as warm (down from 20 to 16 on the thermostat) which is definetly saving me money in these hard times and keeping me warm as a mobile mechanic outside. I've got a few battery packs knocking around which will easily heat me all day long at home or work! The millwaukee ones are expensive but worth the investment in extreme cold conditions but in the UK thats not really an issue, in fact they are too hot at times. Most of these chinese made jackets come out of the same few factories looking at the similiarities. Definetly worth the investment, heated gloves and socks are a thing as well...

I'm a domestic heating (oil) engineer. I've been using one for a couple of months. Had 4 services today all outdoor boilers. I felt fine all day then the last service I suddenly felt freezing. I checked the battery and it was flat. So in my opinion it works amazingly.

@tinytonymaloney7832

2 жыл бұрын

So somebody needs to invent a solar powered version which will charge when you are outdoors. 🤔

@thedeathcake

2 жыл бұрын

@@tinytonymaloney7832 i can't imagine solar charging would give you any meaningful amount of charge, especially if the outdoor temperature is low.

@gherieg.1091

2 жыл бұрын

@@tinytonymaloney7832 Why don’t you start working on that yourself ? You could surprise yourself. Tell me, let me know if you actually start on it, I’ll send you my bank account number. ... 👀 For when you make it big, right ? Gotta get my cut for coming up with idea to do it yourself.

@wasp3959

2 жыл бұрын

@@tinytonymaloney7832 haha! That would be amazing. Or don't be such a tight ass and invest in another power bank 😂

@ziggarillo

Жыл бұрын

@@tinytonymaloney7832 Just wear a black jacket it'll absorb more solar energy than a solar panel.

Thank you. Instructions on mine were difficult to follow such as “please do not access the charging treasure” but now I’ve seen your demo all is clear.

artist previously known as prince andrew 😂😂😁😁

Ive got the Milwaukee heated hoodie and it’s been great! I’ve had a few cheap ones from Amazon and they just don’t last. This Milwaukee hoodie feels well built!

what about heat pump powered jacket? - this time next year Rodney….😝

@habsom1406

2 жыл бұрын

Haaaa haaa 😂 I think it's pronounced W'odney!

I love this channel, you never know whats coming next... but its always great. Lol keep up the good work.👍

Thank you for the thorough review. Cheers!

All I know is they perfect for heat pump houses !

Loved your reviews! Honest, Sensible and common sense! Cheers

@SkillBuilder

Жыл бұрын

I appreciate that!

Hard work and graft warms you up just fine 🙂

I have a dehumidifier in my hall which points at the open door of the shower room. It comes on for an hour at night and keeps the towels dry without needing central heating. In the UK it costs me 12p per night on the night time tariff. Not sure about conventional dehumidifiers with compressors - they tend to be noisy and don't work at low temperatures as the cycle includes lower temperatures than ambient and they freeze up and have to defrost. I use a desiccant type dehumidifier. Specifically a Meaco dd8l Zambesi. It is set to come on at 3 in the morning, uses the lowest fan setting and so is quiet and does not disturb me. Most units do not have inbuilt timers and so you cannot use them in this way. I did use an older unit for a while with an external timer but the instructions warn that they have to have time to cool down after use to avoid damage. Cutting the power with a separate timer does not allow this. Currently using a heating pad (2 foot by 1 foot) and blanket draped across my lap to keep warm without the central heating and am considering a heated jacket instead - probably a better solution. It hasn't got particularly cold yet so I am actually looking forward to some cold weather!

Haha brilliant video and I use one already, I own the milwauki hoody and love it in the winter in my cold workshop. Keeps me warm enough but as I get going I turn it off because I am just right ✅️

I've had the milwaukee coat for years now and it performs really well, only issue is the main zip works the wrong way round, (the zip goes in from the left). Also had the milwaukee heated hoodie since 1st generation and that's been brilliant, washes really well. Bought my wife an 8k flexwarm that failed just outside warranty - they didn't want to know 😡. On the plus side she says it's really toasty without the heating elements working anyway. Last winter I bought the Dickies heavy duty waterproof overalls for working outside all day in pouring rain. Definitely one of my best purchases, completely waterproof & windproof. Can wear shorts and t shirt under (in -12°C) and still be toasty warm. Definitely recommend those. Just got to find some good work gloves now. Regards Tim

@harrycross7481

Жыл бұрын

I totally agree, I'm only on my second pair as the first pair saved me when I fell into a bonfire on ketamin🤔

@fuge5780

7 ай бұрын

​@@harrycross7481that would have been one wild ride to say the least

I wear these for winter fishing they are great.

Got the Aunus one. Would recommend, been using it every day for 3 months now and if it lasts til Spring, it's done its job. Just be gentle with zips and connectors

Totally enjoyed the video, and I love your natural accent, thank you!

I have my heating on for 30 mins a day in the evening. I have 2 dehumidifiers running to prevent damp, much cheaper than keeping the house warm.

This is good info thanks i find them useful to walk in freezing cold weather.

Thank you mate,I like all ur videos

great video cheers!

How did you know? I was only considering one yesterday 🤣 Top man 👍

I reversed the polarity on my heated jacket, and froze 😀

More great content, cheers! Worth noting, lots of review say these type of jackets fail quite quickly... I'd suggest check your powerpoack first, not the jacket. I had one that I thought had failed, as eventually it would turn on momentarily with either of my powerpack but not stay on. I thought it had died, but they noticed advert suggesting the feed to the jack had to be 2A.. so I plugged it into my computers USB port, and it powered on fine.. the two powerpacks had gone duff, new ones order and jacket is working again!

Brilliant! And a strong emphasis on 'elf n safe tea!

Worth a mention is the ORORO brand , the vest I have is well made has decent insulation , elements : 2 in the front , 1 in the back plus 1 in the collar ,paid up for same brand battery power pack , In the winter run it on high for 45 mins then low for a couple of hours if needed , charge the battery after 4 or even 5 days

@nolanaverill7078

Жыл бұрын

What brand?

@simonturner4073

9 ай бұрын

I have tried one of those, and whilst it was OK, the battery connector was bespoke so you could only use their packs which were far more expensive than a generic USB powerpack.

I use to use one when riding in the winter on my motorcycle. However, I find a good quality feather/ down layer underneath my main jacket does the same job.

Milwauke heated jacket is awesome, apart from that bulky battery. it has 5v jack, so probably regular powerbank could be used. Got myself one for work and another one for after work. Being actually showerproof does help too.

@SkillBuilder

Жыл бұрын

I have one too

I have a Milwaukee heated jacket and fleece. Both can be worth their weight in gold on a good cold morning. Since I got them I haven't had anywhere near as many problems with my back during the winter months.

@iantarncarpentry4285

2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely! I have the hoodie. I turn it on during the frosty mornings too. And I just do as roger says and turn it on in bursts through the day. My back doesn’t hurt half as much as it used too!

@zeez3139

Жыл бұрын

I have a normal hoody with a thin merino jumper works just as good

Glowing video SB. 👏🏻

I wish I had known about heated jackets when I was dog trainer, standing on open fields for eight hours a day... 6 to 7 layers and you would come home and start with a cold shower and slowly build up the temperature to try to warm up...

Please never be influenced by advertising mate. You are a rare beacon on hope

very interesting. Thanks

When I worked in the meat factory 25 year ago I'd have given anything for a heated jacket. Great for sparks and low movement techs working outside.

I would think it would also depend on the battery pack used with the insoles, I had gloves that used a similar pack system and they were useless, but I connected them to a lithium cell and they were much better, so it could be just to do with the type of battery used. Just one other thing, I don't think you would want your boots to be overly hot or you could end up with problems when you take steps, the pressure could cause you to get burnt, so you wouldn't really want them that hot anyway, just enough to take some of the cold away, unless they were in motorcycle boots.

got one last year from Wish, 20quid, took 3weeks to arrive, but its waterproof and perfect in the freezing weather. just order 2 sizes bigger than normal.

@limmoblack

2 жыл бұрын

Perhaps give your chest size and the size that fitted you? Cheers

@chrislc35

2 жыл бұрын

@@limmoblack good luck on Wish then :)

Hi, just found this - nice reviews. Shame though, all are not available now.... oh well. Good talk on Radio 2 today. Enjoyed your section.

My bosch heated jacket elements lasted 3 years. But ive still got the jacket.

Try a hot water bottle in a small backpack. Cheap, fast,effective, fast to recharge.

THANKS for this! I bought the L40 jacket at 5:23 and I couldn't figure out what all of the colors meant on the jacket on-off button. I got it from Aliexpress for $18 and it didn't come with instructions. I went for a walk yesterday and wasn't sure if I was sweating from the mylar reflection or one of the settings I was playing with.

Great video buddy.I am Looking at getting one for when I am riding my motorbike, which one would you recommend? Thanks in advance 👍

Thanks mate, I bought that last one you had on, tried to follow your links but being in the US it didn't work. Appreciate the info Sir!

Of all vest that u reviewed which one is the lightest one? Thanks!

@7:50 🤣 True! Many things are mass produced in a few Chinese factories, but we think it's totally different companies and/or brands!

@girlsdrinkfeck

6 ай бұрын

same applies to supermarket own branded stuff , all made in the same masterfoods factory

I have a Milwaukee hoodie type, it has been washed a dozen times I bought an M18 power source and run 5.0 batteries...one usually lasts all day on its lowest setting.

@zaneiken07

2 жыл бұрын

Where do you even fit an M18 5Ah battery?

Interesting. Bodywarmers will need draught efficient outer jacket so heat isn't lost. Maybe unheated garment will work if insulation is good enough?

I would have liked to see the FLIR pointed at all of the different vests.. maybe next time? Lol good video 👍🏼

Can you test the ARRIS fleece heated vest? Wondering to buy one.

I work at home and have had one of these for 6 months. Far better then heating the whole house and great for an hour or so a day when it gets cold. Never needed one all day, but a great thing to have.

@5th_decile

Жыл бұрын

Did you use something over your head and face? Balaclava?

I got bought the milwuakee hoodie for Xmas. I mainly use it for when I get out of bed in the mornings and have to go outside for my coffee and cigarette breakfast. If you wear it with too many layers underneath you don't really feel the heat. But I'm a proper tight was when it comes to central heating so this week ive kept it on when it's dead cold and don't wanna fall asleep with the heating on.

The next step might then be to consider which heated jackets heat the body in a way that the body would heat itself so perhaps have the hesting elements placed on the back or other areasbof muscle rather than non heating organs

Been following your channel, great info , very funny comments , keep it up , will you be modelling for american branded other products caterpiller ! 🤩

Hey man, thank you for the health warnings, seriously. I was going to buy one for my grandmother because she gets cold often but think I’ll out for a heated blanket instead, once again thank you!

I've been thinking about one of these for fishing, but was wondering about rhe efficiency of each. My question is approximately how long would a 5ah battery last if it powered one these constantly? (not that I would do that). Also I have heated insoles and I find that they don't warm your feet up from cold but they will stop your getting cold if switched on early enough.

What about taking a thin heated jacket that produces high quality heat and combined it with a thick jacket to contain that heat. Combine the two seems like the best way to go to me

Need 1 of them today .....freezin 🎅

Most of those on Amazon are made in the Far East and even the XXL sizes are often too small for us Europeans. Mine barely zips up!

I bought the first one, the black vest. It was only about £14 from ally express but took 3 weeks to arrive. I use it under my motorcycle jacket if its freezing cold. Seems great but as Roger says too hot when about 5 degrees outside.

@MartinLV.

2 жыл бұрын

great idea! will look up for mine there too.. were them sizes allright?

@aaronharris5275

2 жыл бұрын

@@MartinLV. hi, I ordered an xxl size but my usual UK size is a large. It is a bit of a gamble unfortunately. But it payed off this time and I already had an Anker 30 ma usb power bank.

@MartinLV.

2 жыл бұрын

@@aaronharris5275 thanks mate!

@aaronharris5275

2 жыл бұрын

I have to report that for anyone thinking of a cheap one. Maybe pay a bit more. Why? Well the wires are loose inside the fabric and after wearing it for a few times already a wire has pulled off and its stopped working. Supplier not offering any replacement sadly.

The comments are starting to sound like the 'Top Tips' section from Viz now. 😂

had mine for a couple of years great for around the house, and if i am outside just milling around. i would say buy a close-fitting one and have a t-shirt under it. and add a fleece on top. its worth a note that the switch is the same on most of the jackets o have seen. so all the electronics are probably made in the same factory. so look for build quality.

Very interesting.

The prince Andrew skit that’s a classic 😂😂😂🙌🏻

I feel a purchase coming on 👍

I think, with more interest in heated clothes, the designs will improve. I have a gilet, like in the video, that contains 3 infrared wires: one in the back, and one each side of the front. My arms and legs feel cold in contrast, making me shiver, so I hardly used it. The newer designs seem to use heat pads, or mesh, and these are more effective.

The last part made me laugh it's a lockdown jacket will save going on holiday 😆

been using one for 2 years when I ride my bike, £65 off Amazon and I use either a 10,000mah power bank or 30.000mah even in - 5 riding on my bike I still need to turn it down to medium 😎 if you get too hot just put it on the minimum setting.

@girlsdrinkfeck

6 ай бұрын

i assume motorbike

It was worth the watch just for randy Andy and his non sweating self

we made battery packs for heated apparels

1:48 ............... Brilliant.

I have just purchased a brand new Milwaukee heated jacket M12 HJBL5 and I'm not sure if it's on or not , it works but don't get hot as advertised on all the videos I have watched, or may be a problem with my jacket .

Dewalt uses the same relents as that 40q vest brand, just add a dewalt battery converter.

buy a snugpak jacket. Lovely and warm/soft jacket. Just spent 7 days/nights outside fishing with just a t-shirt on underneath. With temps getting down to -7

😂 at the Prince Andrew jab!

I have a Milwaukee one and it's does have the pocket heat settings it's amazing!

@SkillBuilder

2 жыл бұрын

Good to know!

I need a heated coat for outside in freezing Chicago. Is such a thing available?

Looked into them today and a lot of places say they can't be shipped with a certain piece due to air travel. What piece would I need to buy extra?

@AaronHadleigh

Жыл бұрын

Probably because of lithium battery's, if you buy one without the battery it shouldn't be an issue

Nice Royal touch, isn't he just Andrew Windsor! Best thing l can recommend is follow what Eskimos/Alaskans do wear a proper gat seal/beaver/fox/bear fur all natural as, you said in your heating and insulation videos heat rises, goes out your head. Yes agree wool particularly good. Also a good back belt helps👍 👍👍👍👍yeuap I'm cheap and wear a night cap.

@cliveclapham6451

2 жыл бұрын

For old folk just stick em in the microwave 🤭🤯🤦

@SkillBuilder

2 жыл бұрын

That is a heat crime, you get double points for a hate crime and tripple for a heat crime

@cliveclapham6451

2 жыл бұрын

@@SkillBuilder ha ha Roger l'm well over 60 and l'm just popping myself in the microwave for a few mins 🤭🤣😂🤣🤯

How are you pronouncing that foil back jacket? :)

Holy crap i been trying to invent one. But its already a thing. Time to make Johhny Silverhands jacket.

Can you beat the Chaser..? Cheers Bradley 😂

“You can feel a lump where you don’t want a lump”😂😂😂

Is it cheaper using a heated blanket ie when you're sat watching tv, instead of turning on the heating?

@usuallyfixingtinkering

2 жыл бұрын

it would help if its big enough to cover most of your body!

How long can a fully charged battery last ?

Hey pal what's in that wheelbarrow? the battery for my jacket.

@highdownmartin

2 жыл бұрын

Easier than pushing a space heater round all day

I have two heated jackets. One with sleeves and a gilet. I love them both but, my problem is the battery. I often sit at my computer so I plug it into a USB slot until it gets warm but I haven't found a decent battery so that I can use one of my jackets outside or at work. Is there a video with recommendations for them please?

@craigfoulkes

Жыл бұрын

Hi Anna, would you be able to use a phone battery pack that have usb sockets.

@annag5541

Жыл бұрын

@@craigfoulkes Yes. I already have a power bank but it only lasts 3 hours (should be 8) and the other one just doesn't keep charge. I am looking at power banks that use rechargeable AA batteries but if you have a better suggestion, I'm all ears. Sorry for late reply, didn't see this until now

0:54 If the only “Heated the pilot”, what about the copilot, navigator, bomber, gunners, etc? They can freeze while the pilot keeps going?

I got a cheap one, cost less than £15 but uses the same buttons, USB etc as the ones shown here. It works well. I wear a thin jumper, then the gillet followed by a down gillet over the top and then a thin jacket to keep everything clean and the warmth in. The low power setting is normally plenty and I use it when I am doing sedentary work. Tried heated insoles and they do keep your feet nice and warm but the cable management was too much hassle.

@nadanedd1131

2 жыл бұрын

Can you please tell me what brand is this jacket? I'm really impressed with your comments - and I am looking for a cheap one. Thanks.

@musheopeaus4125

Жыл бұрын

Lolz. You soft lad you you have four layers on - of course you are warm

@jamesortiz5388

8 ай бұрын

Where did you find it?

First thing I think about is battery life how long before it switches off the heat

I charge mine up while im having a few pints in the local pub😉

The prince Andrew pic just slipped in 😂😂 savage 👍🏻

Our Milwaukee jackets have pocket warmers , very toastie 😎. Great when your sat still on your arse re pointing a house 🏠🥶🥵🧱👍🏼 Ps WHERES JAMES !? 😏

@tirvplumbing

2 жыл бұрын

How do you repoint it with your hands in your pockets? I'm expecting a video now lads this should be good 🤣

@SkillBuilder

2 жыл бұрын

heated trowel

Great review, especially loved the bit about ex-prince andrew 😂

Battery operated clothing is the way forward Especially when fuel cost are going up

heated seats in the house indoors might be better, yes heated jackets for outside work :-)

Looks as though someone is taking advantage of the cold weather, the Afunso is currently £55.99 on Amazon UK

@gardeniainbloom812

Жыл бұрын

£75.99 now : (

But how do they compare to the Milwaukee heated gear?

I'm still not convinced by all this li-ion battery stuff. Any mains powered ones?

@sunnyjim1355

2 жыл бұрын

Just strap a couple of small electric radiators on under your parka.

@jacko791

2 жыл бұрын

I might just plumb some in, I don't move much

@whatyousaidbud

2 жыл бұрын

Office worker? You need to turn your chair into a wireless charge point for your jacket!

Sweatmeister central !!!

I have one of these jackets and it keeps me warm even when it’s -5 degrees. At least mine does.