Thread: Heated gear, what do you recommend?

I have one from Vanson and it has worked pretty good. Like some features, dislike others.

There are laces on the sides to get a snug fit, which is good and bad. Possible uncovered/leak areas if they aren't tight, or just extra strings hanging down if you are smaller. Good thing is that if you get the right size, you can snug it up so it is close to the skin where it works best.

I bought the variable controller which works very well though a little bulky. The nob is good sized to work with a gloved hand, and where it comes out of the vest lets it sit on a thigh where it is easy to get to.

I think it was better priced than some of the others at the time. Something to consider.

Let us know about the grips and if you think one is better than the other. I'm in the market for a set of those.

I did some research and decided to stay away from the vests. If it's cold enough to need the vest, then your arms will certainly get cold.

My wife and I have the Gerbing jacket liners and love them.

- Heating elements guaranteed for life.

- Jacket zips all the way up like a turtle-neck and there are heating elements in the collar/neck.

- Plugs in the sleeves by the cuffs that allow you to plug into heated gloves or glove liners (you may consider this option instead of grips.)

- If you're walking around, you can take the riding jacket off and wear the heated liner as a wind-breaker (kind of 80's Members-Only style )

- GET the temp controller. I keep mine set very low...the jacket is VERY warm. It's amazing what a difference it makes on long, cold rides. Your alertness and reflexes stay much higher.

- If you think that you may eventually add gloves, pants, or socks, you may want to go ahead and get the dual-zone temp controller. It's $30 dollars more than the single. It will save you money in the long-run. Single = $60. Dual = $90.

Originally Posted by maxib

After what you did in the MTV thread,

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Originally Posted by maxib

Haven't found the need for sleeves when the torso is warm..

I'm with him. Haven't had a need for sleeves with the torso warm. Besides, my street jacket fits snug in the arms so the armor stays where it is supposed to be, so not a lot of room for extra bulk. Down south there, you should be OK