Heated Clothing

[Mad Cow]

I have used a Keis Jacket for three years now, used every day on mile 60 mile commute from Autumn to Spring, it's a great bit of kit and has never let me down. I'd recommend their kit no problem

[Mike101]

I have the powerlet infra red coat and it's great. It gets soo hot that i never have it turned up more than half.

It also looks good as a normal jacket to walk about in.

I've tried Gerbing heated trousers but found the cheap material made the back of my legs very cold. Shame as the jackets get a good review but the trousers are very poor indeed.

Once you've tried powerlet you won't have anything else. They don't have wires in like the rest but rather carbon fibre elements which makes the heat go deeper into the skin.

Mike

[Thedktor]

Ok.....interesting comments thanks. Not heard of Powerlet, looks like a great product but a bit out of my price range!

[P4ulie]

I'm not sure whether the Alpine Stars Tech vest is still on offer, £99 when I bought it 13 months ago. If you need that on anything other than low you are either fending off Polar Bears or certified dead.

Mine has been playing up (mainly through my ineptitude) but when one is working, the comfort level is phenomenal. A 75-90 min commute each way in winter turns into something bearable. Before buying one I was borderline hyperthermic, or incapable of moving in 3 jackets some nights.

Can't offer any advice on battery pack options, unless you spend serious money most aren't great from what I can gather

[GB]

Ive have a powerlet also but they have stopped producing the rapid fire jacket and replaced it with something so expensive its ridiculous. I had a keis before and it was a good jacket, very warm if not a bit bulky, the powerlet is a lot thinner and less bulky under your jacket and packs up really small. When my powerlet fails I will probably get a gerbing.

[Mike101]

Ok.....interesting comments thanks. Not heard of Powerlet, looks like a great product but a bit out of my price range!

It's pricey for a reason....it really is the best out there.

Mike

[Thedktor]

I have just bought a Gerbing heated vest and very much looking forward to being warm next time on the bike!

Bought it from the BMW dealer near Alton, who were not only very helpful but, on request, gave me a good deal, better than any on-line price and obviously I could try it on to check for fit.

Ref other thread about discounts etc

Sizing is a bit odd - I normally have "Large" (40" ish chest) but a small fitted me quite comfortably. Went for a medium in the end, to allow for a bit more movement, and christmas pud

[Oop North John]

Sizing is a bit odd - I normally have "Large" (40" ish chest) but a small fitted me quite comfortably. Went for a medium in the end, to allow for a bit more movement, and christmas pud

As it's an American brand maybe their sizing is based on the typical body size over there?

[nobby77]

Keis all day long I do a lot of winter trips Gerbing quality has dropped in my opinion Keis is amazing but if kit I got jacket and gloves work perfectly every time
And the quality is top notch
Lee

[Thedktor]

WOW!

Talk about a life-changing experience, a long ride in the cold and came home completely warm :cheer:

The difference quite amazing, considering I get cold very easily - I could have ridden all night quite happily.

Mind you it does highlight other areas affected by the chills, need to fit my heated grips now...