Henryvd88
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Yah that's the one
Is this similar to what you went with?
Yah that's the one
Is this similar to what you went with?
Let us know how you like it. I wanna get one but there's a lot of good looking optionsYah that's the one
I bought a California Heat vest at a show a couple years ago. It's the only one that I've ever owned so I can't say how it compares.
I like the heat of it but the battery connection is a little funky...gotta really be careful stuffing it back in the pocket or it can come unplugged. And the pockets for the battery kinda suck. Hard to access when the vest is worn under other layers. If it had a longer cord, then the battery could be stowed in the pocket of an outer layer.
Battery life is so-so. The vest had 4 settings. I can get about 5 hours on the lowest setting but that setting just takes the edge off of the cold. It doesnt actually feel warm when on low. The next warmer setting feels nice but the battery won't last as long.
The concept is good. Nice thin layer that produces heat. I probably should have shopped around and compared before buying this one.
It does have a lifetime guarantee on the wires which is good.
Anyone have issues with wires failing on other brands?
I have an iconx vest, I also have a dewalt heated jacket. The best is best as you wear it next to your skin. At a medium setting you can feel the heat and the battery lasts about 4 hours.
I've got 2 batteries, but like @AlleghenyTom if I want to switch batteries I have to dig through my layers to plug in the second battery. I'm sure if a guy shopped around you could find the cord ends that would allow you to build an extension cord and then carry the batteries in a more accessible spot.
My vest uses 7v batteries. I wonder what my options are for that?I just received 2 one meter 12v extension cords from Amazon for like 6 lousy bucks. They will work perfect for relocating my batteries.
My vest uses 7v batteries. I wonder what my options are for that?
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Got a link??I got a heated vest from amazon last year, it uses just an ordinary usb battery. It is amazing, everyone needs one.
I used to load up all my pockets with hot hands but this year got the pnuma vest. The vest is nice, gets warm quick, but the battery life is only ok. I'm goin to be looking into getting a larger battery with longer life. I think the Ororo might work, even the Arris. Both have more life than the pnuma battery. I just got my wife an Ororo vest so I'll be testing to see if it works with the pnuma soon.Hot Hands adhesive cost about $1 each. I put one on my low back and keep my shirts tucked in. Works great, cheap and buy only what you need.