ORORO Men's Lightweight Heated Vest with USB-C Rechargeable Battery, Puffer Classic Heating Vest

I bought two of these for Christmas gifts. Great fit and quality. This puffer was thin making it much more wearable than most. It's the perfect item if you want to be cozy warm in a stylish and functional vest.

I bought this vest on the recommendation of my daughter, who has a medical condition which leaves her perpetually chilled. She mentioned the quality of construction and the way that it regulated the heat as its main virtues. It also happens to be fairly affordable. I bought mine when I learned that I was going to a Chicago Bears game on a day when temperatures were predicted to be 4F and -11F with the wind chill at the start of the tailgate and rising to 11F during the game, where we were going to be seated in shade. Following instructions from an AI assistant, I placed the vest as my 2nd layer, over a thin, high quality wool-blend base layer. Several more layers were added on top of that. I also brought along an insulated, hooded stadium cape, but after weathering the tailgate without it, I left that cape in the truck. During the entire day, the only part of my torso that ever felt even the slightest bit cold was where my lower back hit the cold stadium seat back, and that was when the vest was set to medium, which is where it had been set up until that point. I brought along a heated balaclava, but didn't use that because it only heats the back of my neck and the Ororo vest already heats that area. I had borrowed my daughter's battery pack from her vest since I was going to be outside from about 9am to 4pm. By 1:30, my original battery was down to 25% or less, so I swapped them. The one feature I didn't particularly like was that the pocket for the battery is difficult to access, especially when layered up. But being inside the vest keeps it warm and preserves the battery capacity. I kind of wish they had a little more space in that pocket or a second pocket on the other side to store a backup battery. Keeping the batteries warm prevents the capacity loss that lithium batteries suffer when cold. I see that with my EV in the winter when its summertime range of 250 miles drops to 150 miles when the weather is this cold. One small criticism is the slow charging for the included battery pack. While you can plug it into a wide range of chargers, the charging is limited to low amperage, so figure on 4 hours to charge. On the upside, there doesn't seem to be a danger of damaging the battery by plugging it into a higher amperage charger, which isn't always the case.

Vest is so well-made, came with its own Battery-Pak. My husband wore it to our Grandson’s tennis match in the late afternoon it was chilly in February. The vest kept him cozy and warm. He specially liked that it zips right underneath his chin and even more likes the heating element in the neck of the vest. All round good buy and good product. Shipped as promised!

I’ve been using this vest for a little while now and overall I think it’s pretty decent, but there are a couple things worth mentioning. The heating part works well. It warms up fast and you can definitely feel it in the chest and back. It’s not super intense heat, but it’s enough to keep you comfortable in cold weather, especially if you’re outside for a while or just get cold easily. The material feels nice and it’s lightweight, which I like because it’s easy to move around in and layer. The battery life is okay too, but on the highest setting it drains quicker than I expected. My biggest issue is the sizing. It actually runs a bit loose, at least for me, so it doesn’t sit as close to the body as I’d want. Since it’s a heated vest, I feel like a closer fit would help trap the warmth better. If you’re between sizes, you might want to size down. Overall, it does what it’s supposed to do and I’ll keep using it, but just be aware of the fit depending on how you like your clothes to feel.

My husband wanted one of these vests for Xmas because he was jealous of mine. Our son plays hockey and the rinks are so cold that these vests are amazing to keep you warm. My husband's favorite part is that it has heat in the neck part. I have an older vest and a newer one. My older fleece one does not have heated in the neck and is not quite as warm because of it. The only thing he doesnt like is that the battery takes a very long time to charge. Many hours. Probably 4-5 if I had to guess. Its best to develop a routine that when you get home that you immediately plug it in so you don't forget. It's the worst when you remember an hour or two before leaving the house and your battery isnt charged! And having a 2nd battery is good too. I have 2 vests and I will bring the extra battery in my purse in case the first battery dies. How long battery lasts depends on which swtting you use it on. I can usually get around 3 hours on high. It will last longer on low and medium. Ororo is a very dependable brand from my experience. My favorite purchase on Amazon. These are a must for hockey parents or anyone who has to be out in the cold a lot.