For those of you that have it, what’s your opinion on it?
Posted By: Eagleye
Re: Milwaukee heated apparel - 10/12/23 02:02 PM
I have the M12 Camo heated jacket and a heated hoodie. For bow season, I'm not out the full day typically- plenty of battery and no bulk during colder weather. For gun I sit dawn to dusk and batteries become an issue- I run the M18 Top-off for my jacket and phone charger now and that works well.
Posted By: Michael Lippold
Re: Milwaukee heated apparel - 10/12/23 02:27 PM
Thanks eagle eye, Do you like the jacket or hoodie better?
Posted By: Mad Scientist
Re: Milwaukee heated apparel - 10/12/23 02:39 PM
I have a hoodie but I would rather have a vest.If you already have batteries the Milwaukee vest is a great option but if you don’t you should look into gerbings from the warming store.Gerbings batteries are tiny and hold up better.My 2 cents.
Posted By: Eagleye
Re: Milwaukee heated apparel - 10/12/23 02:39 PM
I just got the hoodie so I can't give an honest comparison- shooting a vertical bow in the jacket is perfect in those cold mornings- I never wear gloves either so it's nice to my release toasty in my pocket.
Posted By: BryanOney
Re: Milwaukee heated apparel - 10/14/23 02:07 PM
I have had the hoodie for 3 or 4 years. I like it well. I can get 5 or 6 hours of heat when I have it on the low setting. When I bowhunt and I start to feel the cold creep in I turn it on on low and it keeps me warm. It works well for me.
Posted By: jalstat
Re: Milwaukee heated apparel - 10/14/23 02:14 PM
For those of you that have it, what’s your opinion on it?
Don’t have it but 3 gals I work with do and they all like it
Posted By: Marty
Re: Milwaukee heated apparel - 10/14/23 03:58 PM
I have had the vest for 5 years. I purchased the m-18 power source which enables me to use my m-18 batteries to run the vest. I already had 10 4 ah and 5 1.5 ah m-18 batteries when I purchased the vest. The 1.5 ah batteries do ok in the vest but you need 3 for a multiple hours sit. The 4 ah would be better but they are pretty bulky in the battery pocket. I would love to rig a 3' cord to the m-18 power source from the vest...but not sure I could pull that off.
It would be ideal to keep the battery in a pant cargo pocket. The m-18 power source has the plug in the vest uses for the m-10 battery...and a usb plug in which I use year round without the vest for charging stuff via usb. I actually just purchased a second one to use to charge things while I wear the vest when camping.
I think a heated garment is best as a mid layer and not an outer layer. All in all I do not regret purchasing the vest and it has performed for years with no issues at all. This year I am going to ask around for someone who can lengthen the cord for me....
Posted By: Mad Scientist
Re: Milwaukee heated apparel - 10/14/23 04:05 PM
You can buy the extension cord on the internet.Also like you said keep the heated gear close to your skin and not over the top of 2-3 or 4 sweatshirts or hoodies.
Posted By: Marty
Re: Milwaukee heated apparel - 10/14/23 04:25 PM
You can buy the extension cord on the internet.Also like you said keep the heated gear close to your skin and not over the top of 2-3 or 4 sweatshirts or hoodies.
What exactly is that called or where is it available? Thank you.
Posted By: Mad Scientist
Re: Milwaukee heated apparel - 10/14/23 05:11 PM
I see the one Milwaukee made is discontinued but this type of plug is what you’re looking for.
Posted By: Eagleye
Re: Milwaukee heated apparel - 10/14/23 05:28 PM
You can buy the extension cord on the internet.Also like you said keep the heated gear close to your skin and not over the top of 2-3 or 4 sweatshirts or hoodies.
Good advice- I only wear a base layer under it