heated body warmer

[old'un]

As title, anyone bought one of these and if so which one and are they any good?

thanks

[oldypigeonpopper]

Hello, You can buy cheap off Ebay and there ok for the money ,be careful on sizes, or look on the New Forest Clothing web There own Brand are in Sales, I did get mine half price so the own brands look good, buy a good power bank should last all day, The heated Gillet looks nice, Check out the Warranty ?? if I were thinking of another it would be a Fleece Type

Edited November 15 by oldypigeonpopper

[Keith RW]

got this one for when sitting out, it gets too warm very often than not, found best when worn next to a shirt to take advantage of heat produced with a fleece on top to keep the heat in

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0BFF67SPK?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title&th=1&psc=1

[bruno22rf]

Worth their weight in gold IMO,you should get a good one for around £40 but you need a decent power pack around 25000mah, such a battery (£20 ish) will keep you warm all day.

[Rim Fire]

Yep i use one it is brilliant mine was in the £40 bracket i can only imagine the more you pay the better they are not sure why 

[old'un]

12 minutes ago, bruno22rf said:

Worth their weight in gold IMO,you should get a good one for around £40 but you need a decent power pack around 25000mah, such a battery (£20 ish) will keep you warm all day.

got any links?

10 minutes ago, Rim Fire said:

Yep i use one it is brilliant mine was in the £40 bracket i can only imagine the more you pay the better they are not sure why 

got any links?

[Rim Fire]

just google body warmer and loads come up all different prices

[old'un]

Just now, Rim Fire said:

just google body warmer and loads come up all different prices

yes, I know, that's why I was asking if anyone had one, hoping to get some recommendations as there hundreds of them.

[bruno22rf]

2 hours ago, old'un said:

got any links?

got any links?

Mine came from Amazon - MONKRICT heated polar gilet, it has 2 heating areas and is so adjustable that it even fits me, still £39.99 I believe.

[Rim Fire]

33 minutes ago, old'un said:

yes, I know, that's why I was asking if anyone had one, hoping to get some recommendations as there hundreds of them.

As i said some are a lot dearer mine was around the £40 mark and i find it ok maybe the more expensive ones are  better 

[hedge]

I've bought a couple before for friends and family from Amazon. The exact one I got is no longer available.

I'd look at some and check the review scores. These ones are all 4star+

https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=heated+wastecoat&crid=1HIVU4REPAS5L&sprefix=heated+wastecoa%2Caps%2C89&ref=nb_sb_noss_2

[London Best]

I paid only £15 for the heated gilet I have. Power pack was £25 if I recall correctly. I wear it for sitting up high seats before it gets light in Winter. Had it two winters.
The gilet is SO warm I have never yet needed to switch on the power!

Edited November 15 by London Best

[smokingdragon]

Just bought this for my Mother in law for Christmas, I've tried it and it's great, the heated section around the neck is great.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0DHTT3W36?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title

 

[TIGHTCHOKE]

The link doesn't work for me, at least.

[old'un]

Took the plunge and bought one, paid £84 with discount and it includes battery. Should be here Wednesday next week, will give some feed back once I have it in my hands, hopefully I will be nice and warm when we get the promised cold next week....https://www.amazon.co.uk/LABCOOL-12000mAh-Heating-Motorcycle-Activities/dp/B0D8WBSYBZ/ref=sr_1_7?crid=1HIVU4REPAS5L&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.8ByShDSEhOlurVVgaS96YPkYMrFkpwuA2W7kdMvHmX6eCZrytsScpPxzSOvyWMLWtwS9YQjjk6T_eT43i9paG_nIrkpDl2nP4AJGKMffmWI4wbIdRO_JNcLLhVz2JSwuoJKesi7eNjy5XDGQ5qtUcFZfW6yMlLtgTNQKZsV4EY09Fs-JE7eP1jZJIGUqswV26nGesjc0ERuzgjK_EpvLPl77fklcIa3ZavBO1KUqLVUJ9WSx5NRmRIYt_c-rtfYbO_ZhFJZGj_dHx9kWwhHt4HfjvxGNSJ28-hMH8EBF4vc.VfkMfJkYZ13Z306jH98Hui_rVs0yIZ6IZzGLBNtzrus&dib_tag=se&keywords=heated+waistcoat&qid=1731770946&refinements=p_n_size_two_browse-vebin%3A14223229031%2Cp_n_feature_thirty-six_browse-bin%3A96332067031&rnid=96332065031&s=apparel&sprefix=heated+wastecoa%2Caps%2C89&sr=1-7

Edited November 16 by old'un

[marsh man]

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3 hours ago, old'un said:

Took the plunge and bought one, paid £84 with discount and it includes battery. Should be here Wednesday next week, will give some feed back once I have it in my hands, hopefully I will be nice and warm when we get the promised cold next week....https://www.amazon.co.uk/LABCOOL-12000mAh-Heating-Motorcycle-Activities/dp/B0D8WBSYBZ/ref=sr_1_7?crid=1HIVU4REPAS5L&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.8ByShDSEhOlurVVgaS96YPkYMrFkpwuA2W7kdMvHmX6eCZrytsScpPxzSOvyWMLWtwS9YQjjk6T_eT43i9paG_nIrkpDl2nP4AJGKMffmWI4wbIdRO_JNcLLhVz2JSwuoJKesi7eNjy5XDGQ5qtUcFZfW6yMlLtgTNQKZsV4EY09Fs-JE7eP1jZJIGUqswV26nGesjc0ERuzgjK_EpvLPl77fklcIa3ZavBO1KUqLVUJ9WSx5NRmRIYt_c-rtfYbO_ZhFJZGj_dHx9kWwhHt4HfjvxGNSJ28-hMH8EBF4vc.VfkMfJkYZ13Z306jH98Hui_rVs0yIZ6IZzGLBNtzrus&dib_tag=se&keywords=heated+waistcoat&qid=1731770946&refinements=p_n_size_two_browse-vebin%3A14223229031%2Cp_n_feature_thirty-six_browse-bin%3A96332067031&rnid=96332065031&s=apparel&sprefix=heated+wastecoa%2Caps%2C89&sr=1-7

I would be very interested to get a honest opinion how they preform old'un, today standing about I was cold till after we had 11s and then I did warm up a bit , it wasn't freezing cold or anything it was just one of those raw days , just seen next week weather and it could be Wintery showers from mid week onwards around here so it look like two jumpers on next week and the heating will be going on earlier in the day , I will do my best not to die of the cold ,

[oldypigeonpopper]

On 15/11/2024 at 14:25, oldypigeonpopper said:

Hello, You can buy cheap off Ebay and there ok for the money ,be careful on sizes, or look on the New Forest Clothing web There own Brand are in Sales, I did get mine half price so the own brands look good, buy a good power bank should last all day, The heated Gillet looks nice, Check out the Warranty ?? if I were thinking of another it would be a Fleece Type

Hello, Note on these Chinese made body warmers sometimes the Sizes are not same as UK, I remember Bruno mentioned before and I needed large but It seemed like medium so I bought the XL  off Ebay, That lasted a few years until it stopped working, The one I have now from UK supplier is right size and heats up well , free power pack and i bought a spare, 2nd Winter use

[old'un]

2 minutes ago, oldypigeonpopper said:

Hello, Note on these Chinese made body warmers sometimes the Sizes are not same as UK, I remember Bruno mentioned before and I needed large but It seemed like medium so I bought the XL  off Ebay, That lasted a few years until it stopped working, The one I have now from UK supplier is right size and heats up well , free power pack and i bought a spare, 2nd Winter use

My actual chest measurement is 45” so I ordered XL will see what it fits like when it arrives .

Might help others if you say where you got if from and what it cost?

[oldypigeonpopper]

1 minute ago, old'un said:

My actual chest measurement is 45” so I ordered XL will see what it fits like when it arrives .

Might help others if you say where you got if from and what it cost?

Hello, Mine is from the Deer Hunter brand but I bought mine in a RFD sales, It came with a power pack,  

[old'un]

On 16/11/2024 at 19:23, marsh man said:

I would be very interested to get a honest opinion how they preform old'un, today standing about I was cold till after we had 11s and then I did warm up a bit , it wasn't freezing cold or anything it was just one of those raw days , just seen next week weather and it could be Wintery showers from mid week onwards around here so it look like two jumpers on next week and the heating will be going on earlier in the day , I will do my best not to die of the cold ,

Well that was quick, delivery was for Wednesday but it arrived Saturday at 10.30am.

Finding so far, my chest measures 45” so ordered the XL, its a little snug but not tight, might need the XXL? it has 3 settings low/medium/high, after charging the battery I set it on high and the heat from the gilet is very good, the collar is also heated and keeps the back of your neck nice and warm.

Points I would make are...this is a micro fleece gilet inside and out, the fleece acts a little bit like valcro causing a bit of drag on the lining of my shooting coat and also against my sweat shirt and feels a bit odd when swinging the gun, don't know if a bigger size would help, with regards fit, form what I understand these should be worn with a lightish/thin shirt so the heating pads are close to your body as possible.

I will be returning the gilet as when swinging the gun it feels a bit restrictive but for everyday wear it would be fine.

Think I will look again but for something that will cause less drag between clothing.

[Penelope]

25 minutes ago, old'un said:

Well that was quick, delivery was for Wednesday but it arrived Saturday at 10.30am.

Finding so far, my chest measures 45” so ordered the XL, its a little snug but not tight, might need the XXL? it has 3 settings low/medium/high, after charging the battery I set it on high and the heat from the gilet is very good, the collar is also heated and keeps the back of your neck nice and warm.

Points I would make are...this is a micro fleece gilet inside and out, the fleece acts a little bit like valcro causing a bit of drag on the lining of my shooting coat and also against my sweat shirt and feels a bit odd when swinging the gun, don't know if a bigger size would help, with regards fit, form what I understand these should be worn with a lightish/thin shirt so the heating pads are close to your body as possible.

I will be returning the gilet as when swinging the gun it feels a bit restrictive but for everyday wear it would be fine.

Think I will look again but for something that will cause less drag between clothing.

Not that I have felt the need for one, but a non fleece verison would be more suitable, if available.

[marsh man]

15 minutes ago, old'un said:

Well that was quick, delivery was for Wednesday but it arrived Saturday at 10.30am.

Finding so far, my chest measures 45” so ordered the XL, its a little snug but not tight, might need the XXL? it has 3 settings low/medium/high, after charging the battery I set it on high and the heat from the gilet is very good, the collar is also heated and keeps the back of your neck nice and warm.

Points I would make are...this is a micro fleece gilet inside and out, the fleece acts a little bit like valcro causing a bit of drag on the lining of my shooting coat and also against my sweat shirt and feels a bit odd when swinging the gun, don't know if a bigger size would help, with regards fit, form what I understand these should be worn with a lightish/thin shirt so the heating pads are close to your body as possible.

I will be returning the gilet as when swinging the gun it feels a bit restrictive but for everyday wear it would be fine.

Think I will look again but for something that will cause less drag between clothing.

THANKS for the update , a very quick delivery and sounds like the gilet will be trial and error for the time being .

We now know the lazy , hazy days of Summer are now just a distant memory and the cold , raw days of Winter are now with us for the next couple of months or so , I now know that even though my mind say I can stick the cold my body speak the truth and nowadays it certainly feel it , this morning it was about three degrees in my motor , raining fairly hard with a strong cold wind blowing straight off the North sea , I would had gone on a shoot today but it would not had been one of those enjoyable days like we had last Saturday when the weather was cold but it stayed dry , also , unlike one of regular posters from Essex , today I would have had very little interest what time the Pigeons were feeding and like the Pigeons I fed in my back garden this morning , they could feed to there hearts content  with very little , or no disturbance from me 

[oldypigeonpopper]

42 minutes ago, old'un said:

Well that was quick, delivery was for Wednesday but it arrived Saturday at 10.30am.

Finding so far, my chest measures 45” so ordered the XL, its a little snug but not tight, might need the XXL? it has 3 settings low/medium/high, after charging the battery I set it on high and the heat from the gilet is very good, the collar is also heated and keeps the back of your neck nice and warm.

Points I would make are...this is a micro fleece gilet inside and out, the fleece acts a little bit like valcro causing a bit of drag on the lining of my shooting coat and also against my sweat shirt and feels a bit odd when swinging the gun, don't know if a bigger size would help, with regards fit, form what I understand these should be worn with a lightish/thin shirt so the heating pads are close to your body as possible.

I will be returning the gilet as when swinging the gun it feels a bit restrictive but for everyday wear it would be fine.

Think I will look again but for something that will cause less drag between clothing.

Hello, I wear mine over a shirt then fleece jumper on top and get very little drag, 

[TIGHTCHOKE]

22 hours ago, old'un said:

Well that was quick, delivery was for Wednesday but it arrived Saturday at 10.30am.

Finding so far, my chest measures 45” so ordered the XL, its a little snug but not tight, might need the XXL? it has 3 settings low/medium/high, after charging the battery I set it on high and the heat from the gilet is very good, the collar is also heated and keeps the back of your neck nice and warm.

Points I would make are...this is a micro fleece gilet inside and out, the fleece acts a little bit like valcro causing a bit of drag on the lining of my shooting coat and also against my sweat shirt and feels a bit odd when swinging the gun, don't know if a bigger size would help, with regards fit, form what I understand these should be worn with a lightish/thin shirt so the heating pads are close to your body as possible.

I will be returning the gilet as when swinging the gun it feels a bit restrictive but for everyday wear it would be fine.

Think I will look again but for something that will cause less drag between clothing.

You raise some interesting points;

I have found difficulty on getting anything made for a Chinaman to fit accurately as their comparative size guides are way off.

The drag you mention is certainly a valid consideration as you must be comfortable when shooting, as you say for ordinary use it would probably be fine.

I shall have a look around and see whether I will part with my hard earned for one of these heated gilets.

[London Best]

3 hours ago, TIGHTCHOKE said:

The drag you mention is certainly a valid consideration as you must be comfortable when shooting, as you say for ordinary use it would probably be fine.

The £15 el cheapo heated gilet which I bought is just the opposite and very slippy. 
I think it would be ideal under a shooting coat, but must admit that I have never tried it.