12v heated jacket?!?!? | Tools In Action

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Idomin07Member since Sep 2011Oct 30, 2011 8:12 PM CT

Alright I know that we’ve gone over this for milwaukees 12v version, but with winter coming I REALLY want one!

I rather buy a dewalt heated jacket but if there’s no hope in them making them one then I’ll just get milwaukees.

My main question is does dewalt plan on ever coming out with one?

I already have both 12v and 20v batteries so I’d be good, but if I bought the Milwaukee version I’d have to have 2 brands of batteries and that ain’t cool.

Please Let me know guys.

Also if anyone else might be Interested in one post up maybe it’ll help?

Idomin07Member since Sep 2011Nov 1, 2011 10:03 PM CT

seriously? no one has anything to say?

oh well…..

StevenMember since Nov 2009Nov 1, 2011 11:34 PM CT

It looks cool, but…

I never seen one on a job site.

I don’t think it would last long before the battery goes dead,

because it takes a lot of amps/watts to produce heat.

You learn really quickly to not wear expensive clothes to a construction site anyways,

because within a week it’s torn somewhere.

I’m sure that jacket is not cheap.

Might not be washable.

Milwaukee might hold a patent on it,

so no one else can make one for a while.

Plus you would have to buy batteries & charger.

That’s my guess. Sorry.

:(….

kanxrusMember since Jan 2009Nov 2, 2011 10:30 AM CT

Idomin07 wrote:
seriously? no one has anything to say?
oh well…..

Never say never, but….. I doubt that will ever happen in yellow.

Idomin07Member since Sep 2011Nov 2, 2011 10:58 AM CT

Steven wrote:
I don’t think it would last long before the battery goes dead,
You learn really quickly to not wear expensive clothes to a construction site anyways,
because within a week it’s torn somewhere.
I’m sure that jacket is not cheap.
Might not be washable.
Milwaukee might hold a patent on it,
Plus you would have to buy batteries & a charger.
:(….

Milwaukee claims it will heat for 6 hours. That’s plenty time!

True, I wouldn’t wanna wear this to work but if I did it would be for a little bit till I warmed up. I Do plan on wearing it for EVERYTHING else though.

Milwaukees is around $170 for the kit and $119 for the bare jacket. If you have 12v or 20v batteries already you’d save a nice chunk!

Milwaukees has to be hand washed. I get my stuff dirty all the time but I’ll hand wash if I have to.

You made some good points, and I understand why dewalt might not make one I just really want one.

I hate to have to buy milwaukees and theyre batteries just for the jacket. But oh well.

kjonesMember since Oct 2010Nov 2, 2011 5:47 PM CT

I agree that it is a cool idea, but if you look at Milwaukee’s sales on the jacket, they are pretty pitiful. At the end of the day, a product has to be profitable, or it’s not really worth getting into. Keep in mind thought that I am in no way speaking on behalf of DeWALT here, this is just my opinion/guess.

Hawkfan23Member since Jan 2011Nov 3, 2011 8:58 AM CT

IDOMINO7-

Good morning! I thought I’d chime in since my brother and I both have one of these. They are actually very nice, and they can get you warm quickly, trust me!! I have a mix of tools, so batteries are not a problem for me (12v MAX and M12), but that being said, this jacket is a must have. Now with 2 different color schemes (cammo and red) it makes it even nicer to have- I have started to see these at football games, some of our friends have them, and I have seen them being worn by numerous people on Facebook as well. ;D

The batteries do last quite a while, but all the same, I would pick up 1 extra as the 3 heat settings draw at different rates. Red light is hottest, white is medium and blue is the lowest. Very comfortable jacket- make sure you order true to your size as you will want the jacket to be close to your body for the heating elements to work best.

ENJOY!!

Idomin07Member since Sep 2011Nov 3, 2011 6:36 PM CT

kjones wrote:
At the end of the day, a product has to be profitable, or it’s not really worth getting into.

Very very true.

Idomin07Member since Sep 2011Nov 3, 2011 6:42 PM CT

Hawkfan23 wrote:
IDOMINO7-
Good morning! I thought I’d chime in since my brother and I both have one of these. They are actually very nice, and they can get you warm quickly, trust me!! I have a mix of tools, so batteries are not a problem for me (12v MAX and M12), but that being said, this jacket is a must have. Now with 2 different color schemes (cammo and red) it makes it even nicer to have- I have started to see these at football games, some of our friends have them, and I have seen them being worn by numerous people on Facebook as well. ;D
The batteries do last quite a while, but all the same, I would pick up 1 extra as the 3 heat settings draw at different rates. Red light is hottest, white is medium and blue is the lowest. Very comfortable jacket- make sure you order true to your size as you will want the jacket to be close to your body for the heating elements to work best.
ENJOY!!

Thanks alot for your input hawkfan, I do plan on getting it for sure now. I saw some black ones on eBay but that was it. I’d prefer the black but if I can’t find it I’ll go with the red since camo isnt really my thing. I’m Trying to get one for my wife since she’s ALWAYS cold but she doesnt seem to excited over it.

josephkerwinMember since Nov 2011Nov 19, 2011 1:33 AM CT

Post some sample pics of 12v heated jacket if possible.

Idomin07Member since Sep 2011Nov 23, 2011 8:25 AM CT

Will do man, I’ll try and get some today.

Idomin07Member since Sep 2011Nov 23, 2011 7:30 PM CT