Today’s blog post is about finding the best heated jacket to keep you warm this winter. I’m one of those people who is always cold so a heated jacket has been an absolute game changer!
If you’re looking for the best heated jacket or heated vest for this cold weather then I’ve got you covered! Whether you’re travelling, exploring London streets or just walking the dog at home, a heated jacket will keep you cosy. And if you’re new to the world of heated jackets then let me fill you in…
What is a heated jacket?
Heated jackets have panels within them with a heating element that warms up quickly. It really is like having a tiny radiator inside your jacket.
Heated jackets and heated vests/gilets have become popular over recent years thanks to the tiny, rechargeable batteries that allow us to heat a whole coat from a battery pack in our pocket. It wasn’t long ago that we didn’t have the technology for this!
Heated jackets are powered by a portable battery which is stowed away in a discreet inside pocket of the coat. The battery is recharged at the plug at home via USB and connects to a cable inside the jacket.
These coats are particularly great if you’ll be standing around in cold weather such as sporting events. I’ve now entered the world of being a ‘soccor mom’ and my array of heated attire is coming in very handy!
Now if you’re searching for the best heated jacket or heated vest then I’m sure you will have come across so many designs with hundreds of conflicting reviews and massive variations in price. The internet is a wonderful beast, but it can make things so confusing when you find SO MUCH information online.
I’m here today to simplify things and share a few options.
In my opinion, there isn’t a massive variation in the ‘heated’ part of the jacket. Even the cheap ones seem to do just as good a job at heating as the expensive ones. The big decision when choosing the best heated jacket for you really comes down to the design of the jacket.
I’m sharing:
- The best heated vest
- The best heated fleece vest
- Best budget vest
- Best slimfit jacket
- Best quality heated coat
- A more stylish heated coat
- Best heated hoodie
- Best heated fleece
- Colourful options if you’re bored of all this black!
Best heated gilet
Best for – Stylish and you can wear your normal coat on top
Hecusma Khaki Fuzzy Heated Gilet (Comes in multiple colours)
You’ve probably noticed that most of the best heated jackets have an outdoorsy style suited to countryside walks and casual settings. If this style isn’t for you then I highly recommend getting a heated vest or gilet to wear beneath a more formal or stylish coat.
This is also a more affordable option so you can save your money for a nicer coat to go on top!
Heated jackets rarely have any heat in the arms anyway so you’re not missing out with a gilet.
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Best heated fleece vest
Another nice option if you don’t want that softshell, water resistant look. You could also wear this beneath a rain coat or other coat.
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Best budget heated vest
So you want to feel the heat without feeling the hit on your bank balance! I hear you. Many of these heated coats are pricy but there are heated gilets and bodywarmers available at a fraction of the cost.
Here’s one I found on Amazon for just £20!
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Best lightweight and slim fit heated jacket
The 8K Flexwarm Heated Jacket <- click for full review and more photos
The 8K Flexwarm Heated Jacket isn’t the warmest I’ve tried but it’s great for chilly days and another good option to wear beneath another coat.
While you might be thinking, ‘Why would I buy one that isn’t the hottest!?’ I actually wear this one the most. It still gets really toasty and warm and is thin enough to slip nicely beneath a more stylish outer coat. I also like the tighter, fitted design. This means the jacket sits close to your skin so you feel the warmth more. As a smaller person, I don’t really like wearing big puffy coats because I feel like a big round ball with two little legs poking out! So this thin jacket is nice to stop that feeling!
Another really nice slim fit option from Amazon is the Telguua slim fit heated jacket. This one has a detachable hood and I love that it’s a flattering shape for a woman’s figure (and doesn’t make you feel like a little round ball!)
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Best quality coat and heated jacket combo
Blazewear Explorer Jacket <- click for full review and more photos
This is a more expensive coat but it’s the best heated jacket in terms of heat, quality and design. Everything about it is so well made and it’s the kind of coat you’ll be wearing for years to come. It is an outdoorsy design so best for walking, casual outings or skiing. I’ve actually worn this on two ski trips and it was perfect!
The battery pack for the Blazewear jackets is quite heavy and it isn’t possible to use a smaller one (I’ve tried!)
Best stylish coat for women
It’s a shame that almost all heated jackets have a very outdoorsy look to them. This is the best I could find if you’re looking for a stylish heated jacket that doesn’t cost an absolute fortune!
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Best heated hoodie
If, like me, you’re probably going to end up wearing this in the house or indoors, you may prefer a heated hoodie. This one looks so cosy and would be perfect for a chilly house or office!
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Best heated fleece
If you’re wearing this indoors or plan to wear it beneath another coat then a fleece may be nicer?
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Best colourful heated coat
If you’re a bit fed up with most of these heated coats being black or navy blue then fear not, I’ve found a few colourful heated jackets that will bring some cheer to a dull day…
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If you’re in the US, check out my review of the iHoodwarm heated vest with a hood.
Can you put your mobile phone in the pocket of a heated Gillette while its on. Thanks
Yes you can! All of these featured have separate pockets that would be like a normal pocket in a coat or jacket. The pockets will get warm but not too warm for your mobile phone. It would be a similar kind of heat to holding it your hand for a long time.
Monica,
Great article on heated jackets which we also enjoy. I’ve also found heated gloves to be the perfect compliment, to get you through the freezing cold winter – Thanks Again!
Jay
Looking for a heated coat for my partner, she has a large bust and suffered a heart attack/cardiac arrest in may 30th this year. Amazingly she survived and a heated jacket could be useful for her circulation.
The fact she has a large bust makes it very hard to find a coat that will close etc
But many thanks for your diligent efforts on heated jackets gillets etc