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These are the best heated vests well be wearing all winter.

A man wears a Lole Heat It Up Heated Vest outdoors

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The materials are not as durable as other vests.

The heating elements warmed up quickly and the four heating zones were very effective.

This vest works as a great layering piece on top of a long sleeve shirt or underneath a sweatshirt.

Foxelli Women’s Lightweight Heated Vest

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We liked the intuitive design and easy setup instructions of the Lole Mens Heat It Up Vest.

The style might be a little long for those with a short torso.

There are four heating zones, including one in the pocket area, maximizing warmth.

A person stands outside while wearing the Foxelli Women’s Lightweight Heated Vest

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The ‘on’ button is in a place that can be activated accidentally.

The vest heated up quickly and it was easy to connect to and operate with the app.

We really appreciated that its machine washable as well, making it easy to keep clean.

A person wears the Foxelli Women’s Lightweight Heated Vest outside

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Its lightweight and soft.

It doesnt come with a battery pack.

The design is flexible, making it easy to move around in as well.

The tags on the Foxelli Women’s Lightweight Heated Vest

This unisex vest only comes in one size.

The battery turns the heat elements on and sits comfortably in its own external pocket without any digging.

We noticed that the material was also very flexible and moved with our bodies as we walked and hiked.

The zipper and hood on the Foxelli Women’s Lightweight Heated Vest

It layers well both on top of and underneath other items and is machine washable on the delicate cycle.

Upon receiving the vests, we first evaluated the quality, inspecting the stitching, materials, and design.

Additionally, we tested aspects such as cleaning/washing and exposure to water for the waterproof and water-resistant products.

A person stands outside while wearing the Foxelli Women’s Lightweight Heated Vest

Yes, heated vests are safe to wear and most come with a battery that is safe to wear.

To confirm the vest doesn’t become damaged or overheat, you should follow all cleaning and care instructions.

This will also ensure the vest’s longevity and continued safety.

A person wears the Foxelli Women’s Lightweight Heated Vest outside

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Lauren Breedloveis a travel writer and photographer who runs cold.

She also utilized real-world testing insights from T+L testers to put together this list of the best heated vests.

The tags on the Foxelli Women’s Lightweight Heated Vest

The zipper and hood on the Foxelli Women’s Lightweight Heated Vest

Lolë Men’s Heat It Up Heated Vest

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A person wears the Lolë Men’s Heat It Up Heated Vest

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The back of a person wearing the Lolë Men’s Heat It Up Heated Vest

The front of a person wearing the Lolë Men’s Heat It Up Heated Vest

A person places their hand into the Lolë Men’s Heat It Up Heated Vest interior pocket

The battery pack inside the Lolë Men’s Heat It Up Heated Vest

The inside of the Lolë Men’s Heat It Up Heated Vest

The battery pack and cable for the Lolë Men’s Heat It Up Heated Vest

A person wears the Lolë Men’s Heat It Up Heated Vest

The back of a person wearing the Lolë Men’s Heat It Up Heated Vest

The front of a person wearing the Lolë Men’s Heat It Up Heated Vest

A person places their hand into the Lolë Men’s Heat It Up Heated Vest interior pocket

The battery pack inside the Lolë Men’s Heat It Up Heated Vest

The inside of the Lolë Men’s Heat It Up Heated Vest

The battery pack and cable for the Lolë Men’s Heat It Up Heated Vest

Ororo Women’s Heated Recycled Fleece Vest

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A person presses the power button on the Ororo Women’s Heated Recycled Fleece Vest

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A person presses a button on the Ororo Women’s Heated Recycled Fleece Vest

A person holds the battery pack for the Ororo Women’s Heated Recycled Fleece Vest

The battery pack and cord for the Ororo Women’s Heated Recycled Fleece Vest

The pocket on the inside of the Ororo Women’s Heated Recycled Fleece Vest

The zippered pocket on the Ororo Women’s Heated Recycled Fleece Vest

The Ororo Women’s Heated Recycled Fleece Vest and accessories

A person presses the power button on the Ororo Women’s Heated Recycled Fleece Vest

A person presses a button on the Ororo Women’s Heated Recycled Fleece Vest

A person holds the battery pack for the Ororo Women’s Heated Recycled Fleece Vest

The battery pack and cord for the Ororo Women’s Heated Recycled Fleece Vest

The pocket on the inside of the Ororo Women’s Heated Recycled Fleece Vest

The zippered pocket on the Ororo Women’s Heated Recycled Fleece Vest

The Ororo Women’s Heated Recycled Fleece Vest and accessories

Venture Heated Vest

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Dr. Prepare Electric Heated Vest

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Dr. Prepare Electric Heated Vest displayed on grass with leaves

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Arris Fleece Heated Vest

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person putting on Arris Fleece Heated Vest

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person measuring temperature of Arris Fleece Heated Vest

Arris Fleece Heated Vest displayed on grass with leaves

person putting on Arris Fleece Heated Vest

person measuring temperature of Arris Fleece Heated Vest

Arris Fleece Heated Vest displayed on grass with leaves

Several heating vests hanging on a clothing rack

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People wearing and discussing heated vests

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A person wearing the Foxelli Heated Vest holding a thermometer showing the temperature of the vest

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