Alternative heated gear that looks promising?!

[Bfromla]

FYI stumbled across this item that looks promising ;
https://anseris.com/products/torch-coat-heater

Thankfully heated gear not much requirement down this way, some do anyway.

 

[Saluda]

Decent price.

 

[Mikey]

I have a friend I will pass this off to, they are always cold!!! Thanks!!!:thumbup:

 

[RICZ]

Not cheap, but I have found I heated saddle to be the end-all do all. I have a wonderful gerbing heated jacket liner that hangs in my gear closet, unused. The heated saddle is that good, that thorough, and that warming is more than just torso, legs too.

 

[Bfromla]

I have a friend I will pass this off to, they are always cold!!! Thanks!!!:thumbup:

:2thumbs: reminds me of: “ My Grandmaw has been cold after they came up with “Wind Chill”:roflblack::roflblack:
( probably intended as joke, however possibly too true)

 

[Bfromla]

Not cheap, but I have found I heated saddle to be the end-all do all. I have a wonderful gerbing heated jacket liner that hangs in my gear closet, unused. The heated saddle is that good, that thorough, and that warming is more than just torso, legs too.

:2thumbs::agree: heating you “core” definitely does help - also like the reusable “Click Heat” therapy pads compared to the disposable (Some times pitiful) hot hands packs.
Usually can place the pad in sock or something & wrap with elastic Ace bandage wrap to keep in place around Various artery’s- that will circulate the heat(thigh, wrist ,arm-pit ,neck) if need be. & dual purpose if & whenever need therapy heat. Again thankfully don’t need often either.

*also pocket tee undershirt as part of layers*

 

[arkyleo]

I used a "heated vest" for years on my BMW RT's that actually had pretty good wind protection--however when I switched to adventure style bikes, my arms were always cold. A heated jacket with a temp controller worked great. Heated grips are also nice until below 20 degrees when the back of your hands get really cold, so heated gloves take care of that. Now anything colder than 30--I just take the car.

 

[Deanna777]

I use/and have a" 1st Gear "By Warm & Safe Heated Gear, LLC heated jacket liner.



Deanna

 

[cravenfun]

I just head to the ''winter closet'', that is until they salt the roads then the party's over.

 

[Bfromla]

Bump for season.

 

[PJveetwin]

I still use a Widder vest. It does the job well and does not take up a lot of space when packed.

 

[ARtraveler]

When I was in Alaska, I did not use any heated gear. I did use the handgrip warmers a lot though. I did not want to be "wired" to the bike. I also rode when others had their bikes parked because it was too cold. Harley riders would park their bikes on Sept. 30 every year. Those October evenings were VERY cool.

Put away was when the first ice and snow came to the roads. Usually late October to mid November. Start up was when the snow and ice was clear from the roads. My earliest date was Mar. 17 one year. Usually, mid April to May.

Now, back to the theme. :yes:

 

[RayBJ]

5 & 7.4v heated gear has pros & cons.
+ portable
+ no bike wiring
- limited by battery charge (high settings depletes the battery in <3-4 hrs.
- need spare batteries for long days

12v gear runs off the bike's battery so endless heat at all temps. Downsides are higher cost (need separate controller), need to wire bike, and have to unhook when off bike.

I carry a back-up 7.4v heated shirt in case the 12v setup fails.

 

[ned64]

Me and the wife both have heated vests. Run off a 7.4 battery, with a USB charge cable. Wife wears hers sometimes when at home in the house and outside sitting. Got her pair of battery heated socks too, she had them on other night when we were sitting outside. Heated gloves also. We have an extra battery for the vests. Only had to use the spare on a really cold day. I don't use my vest, socks, or gloves. So they'll be a spare for her if hers breaks down. I don't get cold like she does. I wear extra layers and shed them if I get warm. But I'm getting older, and I might just start wearing my heated gear. We ride when it's in mid the 30's sometimes in the winter. As long as the road is dry.

 

[Bfromla]

Have also wondered about click heat reusable therapy pads? Various sizes could help some areas, altho the trouble is keeping them in place & not necessarily in direct skin contact. Have yet to commit to either; thankfully, it's not a major issue for my area.