Heated vest experience?

[Maverick1]

First thing I would suggest is pair your heated garment with a merino fishnet base layer. Really brings out the best of both garments.

For heated garments I have two.

The Milwaukee heated hoodie. It works. But it is kind of bulky and heavy for the heat it provides. And I don’t like the cuffs on the sleeves. (uncertain if the heated hoodie is sold any longer?) One that works really well is to buy a M18 to 12v adapter. Allows you to use 18v batteries with the hoodie. The 18v batteries will last all day. But they are like carrying a huge, heavy block of plastic around in your pocket. I also bought an extension cord so I can put the M18 battery in my backpack and not have to wear it. It works well heat wise. Logistically though the Milwaukee hoodie is kind of a pain. I’d cut off the sleeves to make it a vest, especially since the cuffs are too small and annoying.


Pnuma best works really well. Opposite of the Milwaukee. Thin and lightweight. Paired with fishnet merino is the way to go. Suggest buying two batteries and two chargers. Their battery life is reasonable. Heat works well.

 

[Maverick1]

For those with the Pnuma it appears I found a larger battery that plugs directly to the current barrel connector. I have an extension cable coming tommarrow so I'll report back.

Please provide an update. Interested in this setup if it works. I did something similar with my Milwaukee heated hoodie as noted above.

 

[PBBananaHammock]

@Ralphie @Maverick1

Glad to see the net layer below the pnuma vest getting the attention it deserves. It warms a significantly greater surface area of skin with those little pockets of air that trap the heat. Plus it keeps the heating element off the skin, so no discomfort on the “high” setting.

PNuma should really consider preinstalling a mesh layer into the vest itself, kind of like a swimming trunk liner.

 

[Wheels]

Are you guys talking about something like this for fishnet shirt?

 

[PBBananaHammock]

Are you guys talking about something like this for fishnet shirt?

Similar. Less of German nightclub targeted design, more outdoor backpacking centered.

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These are solid options. The aclima ship from Finland.

Edit: That Amazon option may work in a pinch if you’re only going to use in a static position with the vest, but I wouldn’t do much else with it, except maybe the occasional techno night club. It’ll hold more water, and stink faster than the other options… and the thicker nylon netting would be hell on your shoulders with a backpack.

 

[Maverick1]

Are you guys talking about something like this for fishnet shirt?

Aclima. Here are my thoughts on the fishnet thread.

 

[Stubee]

I got an Ororo vest last year with two batteries. Yes, it sure works for me for stand hunting in northern MI and NW Ontario. It lets me skip the heavy zip-up neck underlayer and without that I don’t get so darned hot walking in to a stand. So I can wear a light or medium underlayer on really cold days and a sufficieny thick wool shirt, and everything is open on the walk in. It has 3 heat settings and works very well. I love it.


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[BigNate]

I bought my wife the Ororo vest with a couple batteries and she uses it a lot. However, for me I walk a long way in then sit. IMO, The extra battery weight isn't ideal, and you're better off not relying on batteries to keep warm. I'm currently layering a puffy vest over wool base, and have outer layers to go over.

If I were buying again now, or need to replace, Wiggys makes a jacket and pants with the same fill as their sleeping bags, and they are terrific. I believe they also have a vest.

 

[camping1601]

Here's what I bought. I think the key here is the 3.5 mm barrel connector. I'm guessing you'll need a newer type C changer that charges over 5 volts. Near record highs here again so won't get to try it for a few days yet. Does work though.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CJ7CZYX5?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09XQT8WLC?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title

 

[camping1601]

For anyone following this I'm having some issues with the battery I linked above. For whatever reason it turns itself off or won't turn on at times with the vest plugged in. You to unplug and reconnect to get it to start working again. I'm likely going to return it and try a different one. Other than that having it in the cargo picket of my pants is working out very well.

 

[*zap*]

I have one and it is worth using in some situations. Best to get one for a decent price and try it for yourself.

 

[Jmort1754]

What ororo vets did you guys order ?