Please tell me what Battery Heated vests you recommend?

[CloverHill]

Depending on the temperature, heavy gloves only work so long. Same goes for knees, in my experience. Without electric, you're going to get cold if you're riding distance. It is neat to be riding in sub-freezing temps all warm and cozy with eclectic gear. There is just something special about it. Some great and beautiful riding when it's dry and crisp that most never experience.

I see you are in Maryland. But your picture looks a lot like East Tennessee.

The terrain is very similar once you get west of Frederick where I live. I am lucky enough to live right next to Gambrill Park and can be on top of Catoctin mountain in less than ten minutes on Hamburg road, once up there the Valley opens up with options to head any direction I want away from traffic.

I don't head south or east too much due to DC/Baltimore traffic unless its my late night summer runs to where I grew up in Arlington,Va. to have some Mario's Pizza, been going there for over 50 years since my parents took me as a child. I also like to make a run or two by the beach in the summer but I don't usually stay as the OC cops can be very aggressive at times so I just usually pass on through. Plus OC has gone to total crap but I enjoy the beach air and breeze coming off the ocean and can be there in under 3 hours when I am riding alone.

It's one of the nice things about living in North Central Md, I can go 2 hours in any direction and have my selection of terrain/type of riding that I want do. Whether it be city/country/flat/hilly/ or along the ocean. It's like having my own version of outrun and selecting my track .LOL

 

[Peteoz]

Whatever brand you select, get the type that works off the spyder's battery, not a stand alone battery. Run your heated gear directly off your spyder's battery with a fusible lead and a larger gauge wire than what BRP uses for their instruments. Also, I'd recommend skipping the vest style and go for the full jacket style. You won't be sorry.

Couldn’t agree more, 2dogs. No worries about making sure your portable battery is charged before heading out, or how long it will last. There is also no issue if you forget to unplug before dismounting. The plug is designed to pull apart easily in most models (and it does... don’t ask me how I know! )

Pete

 

[LongIsland]

If you or anyone are still looking, Leather Up is have a $99 sale on all heated gear.

https://www.leatherup.com/collections/99-heated-gear-clearance-sale?page=1&utm_source=Klaviyo&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=%2499%20Heated%20Gear&utm_id=01JJE38CCQKHP2P8BYCZGFFDED&utm_klaviyo_id=JB63kA&_kx=mJLmUoLCr7K-liHfM6SVC4rX5PH166_C4zidENzHNBl0F_p8DU3q0KNikMtuSe0T.HnCm9d

Leather up is having a sale on all heated gear including battery powered.

https://www.leatherup.com/collections/heated-motorcycle-jackets-and-gear