Dagny
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Anyone try these yet ? I'm quite interested but have a barrel chest and heard they run kinda small most 2x clothing will fit me but not all hate to spend 200 bucks and have it not fit.
Milwaukee heated hoodie
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gdocktor3
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Couple guys I know have them. They say they're comfortable and work well. I'd never buy one because I sweat like crazy as is. I know Dewalt makes one and I'm pretty sure a few other popular brands do as well.
Miss the Pontiacs
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Try Home Depot, my local HD carries them in stock. They are even on sale at the moment locally anyway.
DFB
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I personally thought they ran large especially thru the chest and arms. I have had 2 different ones.
And the concept as I understand it the snugger the fit the more heat you will feel against your body.
And the concept as I understand it the snugger the fit the more heat you will feel against your body.
wore mine today just as a regular hoodie. They run about half to one full size big. Perfect when I have to wear it over a dress shirt most hoodies are a bit tight in that situation.
'dress shirt' can be actual dress shirts, or Old Navy etc so while most dress shirts are pretty thin I wear the hoodie over flannel just as often.
Mine is 4 years old now I think. Ran it through the washer but never the dryer. I think maybe mine is an older version. Either way works just like new.
'dress shirt' can be actual dress shirts, or Old Navy etc so while most dress shirts are pretty thin I wear the hoodie over flannel just as often.
Mine is 4 years old now I think. Ran it through the washer but never the dryer. I think maybe mine is an older version. Either way works just like new.
So far I've only worn it without the power pack in it and it is the snuggliest hoodie I own. I do think they run a little small though, I normally wear an XL, and it fits a tad snug which is good for keeping warm but I think I could have easily gone 2X without worry. I'm naturally cold blooded though so the occasion to bust it out is rare for me. I wear short sleeves all winter in Illinois. However, if I'm working out in the garage for a long time I'll probably give the heater pack a try. Even with my radiant heater out there I still can only keep my tiny garage around 55F in the middle of the winter.
purpurite
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Anyone who has one of these, how long do your batteries last on a single charge? I think the marketing piece on their website and with the hoodie claimed 6 hours on the single compact battery. Mine has only been lasting 1.5-2 hours on any setting.
Milwaukee CS asked me what battery I was using, because the 2.0 and 3.0 will last longer. They are claiming ~6 hours on the battery they include with the hoodie, and I'm wondering what kind of life you guys are getting on yours.
Milwaukee CS asked me what battery I was using, because the 2.0 and 3.0 will last longer. They are claiming ~6 hours on the battery they include with the hoodie, and I'm wondering what kind of life you guys are getting on yours.
Ign
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IME the original marketing was correct - using a 1.5ah battery, about 2 hours on high, 4 hours on medium. Never timed low as I don't use low much & 6 hours is a long time to test.
The 2.0's and 3.0's do last noticeably longer.
I used to have to run on high to feel anything. Wearing my vest over my hoodie is the best thing I have done. Now I often use medium.
The 2.0's and 3.0's do last noticeably longer.
I used to have to run on high to feel anything. Wearing my vest over my hoodie is the best thing I have done. Now I often use medium.
kctyphoon
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6 hours would have to be on low, with a 3.0 maybe 3 hours on high, MAYBE a bit longer since the hoodies only have the 3 zones.. I have 3 of them, (hoodies) but I honestly prefer the older model jackets so that's really what I have experience with.. you're best bet would be to order 2 sizes and return the one you don't want...
rlitman
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I own the 5-zone heated jacket, but I use it with the M18 power source.
I've gotten nearly 10 hours with both hand and back zones on high with it on an M18 XC 4.0 battery.
6 hours on high on an M12 compact battery doesn't sound right. They claim up to 6 hours per charge, but I'm assuming that that claim is only on the lowest setting, and only for an XC battery pack. 1-2 hours on high seems about right to me for a compact battery.
I've gotten nearly 10 hours with both hand and back zones on high with it on an M18 XC 4.0 battery.
6 hours on high on an M12 compact battery doesn't sound right. They claim up to 6 hours per charge, but I'm assuming that that claim is only on the lowest setting, and only for an XC battery pack. 1-2 hours on high seems about right to me for a compact battery.
purpurite
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I'm fine with ~2 hours on high with the standard kit battery, but their packaging materials and website should clarify that. You buy it expecting "up to 6 hours," and it's nowhere close, not even on the #3 lightest setting.
I'm going to try to find the 3.0 battery to extend the usefulness of the hoodie during the day. That should help a ton.
I'm going to try to find the 3.0 battery to extend the usefulness of the hoodie during the day. That should help a ton.
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rlitman
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If it's possible for your line of work, you could get a plug in adapter to give you a never-ending power source.
purpurite
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Hehehe, yeah, I have bad circulation, low blood pressure and sit in a cold office all day in front of a computer. I will have to do that for work.
For screwing around in the garage, the v1.5 should be plenty to get by.
For screwing around in the garage, the v1.5 should be plenty to get by.
rlitman
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I bought mine to use when driving a vehicle with a bypassed heater core in the winter, though I never bothered to plug it into a lighter socket adapter. The one time I used it for 10 hours, was when I had to go into work with a fever (I mainly sit at a desk, and can easily stay away from others), and it was like having a heated blanket.
The power connector used by the Milwaukee jackets is the same as that used by CCTV cameras, and 12V LED lights (among MANY other things).
If you're feeling creative, you could use one of these to power it:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B017CJK4TS/?tag=atomicindus08-20
The power connector used by the Milwaukee jackets is the same as that used by CCTV cameras, and 12V LED lights (among MANY other things).
If you're feeling creative, you could use one of these to power it:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B017CJK4TS/?tag=atomicindus08-20
kctyphoon
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I'll say this much - the older model soft shell jacket is MUCH warmer than a hoodie.. I wouldn't be planning to work outside in the winter with just one of the hoodies. You're still gonna need something over it..
I wear a tank top, long sleeve shirt, heated soft shell and Carhartt hat in the winter working outdoors in cold weather. Last year I think I only had 2 days where it was soo cold that I had to through on my other Carhartt jacket over the Milwaukee... The hoodies are heated but pretty thin.. you'll never get a real idea of sizing unless u physically put them on. Everyone is a little different, like their clothes tight or looser..
If this helps, I THINK the XL Milwaukee hoodies fit a little tighter than my XL Carhartt hoodies.. haven't had one on in a while, but if u have something common I can compare it to I'll try it when I get home from work later - at 3 ******* am it's starting to look like....
I wear a tank top, long sleeve shirt, heated soft shell and Carhartt hat in the winter working outdoors in cold weather. Last year I think I only had 2 days where it was soo cold that I had to through on my other Carhartt jacket over the Milwaukee... The hoodies are heated but pretty thin.. you'll never get a real idea of sizing unless u physically put them on. Everyone is a little different, like their clothes tight or looser..
If this helps, I THINK the XL Milwaukee hoodies fit a little tighter than my XL Carhartt hoodies.. haven't had one on in a while, but if u have something common I can compare it to I'll try it when I get home from work later - at 3 ******* am it's starting to look like....
joeysh03
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What are the model numbers on the older gen 1 and gen 2 hoodies and jackets?
mobiledynamics
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Quick Questions Fellas ?
Where is the heat pads/source on these...
Thinking I could use them as warmer ~blankets~ for the baby-carseats....aka, jackets are not okay when toddlers/etc are in the carseats.
Where is the heat pads/source on these...
Thinking I could use them as warmer ~blankets~ for the baby-carseats....aka, jackets are not okay when toddlers/etc are in the carseats.
Ign
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I got 6 hours on medium with a 3.0 in first gen hoodie today
FigureItOut
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Yeah, it's just a standard size M barrel connector. It's also shared by the Bosch heated gear, and probably Dewalt. It's just two contacts, so I can't see any reason you couldn't buy any heated gear you like, no matter which system you're in. Milwaukee even has an adapter for M18 batteries to be used.
For that matter, you can buy the connectors with pigtails and use any 12 volt power source you can think of. Lithium jump packs come to mind since many of them have an output other than the clamps.
Ign
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Reportedly the Bosch heated gear knows you're not giving it a Bosch battery. Never understood how, there must be a "secret handshake" at the start.
But I'm running Craftsman and DeWalt heated gear on M12 holsters.
edit: I fear more manufacturers are going to find ways to prevent the holster interchangeability. I mean it'll plug in but the heated gear will look for an "identifier" from the battery before firing up. Or something. We know it's possible 'cause Bosch has done it. I hope not, it's cool right now to be able to shop other brands but stay within your battery platform.
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FigureItOut
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I had to get out of bed and go check, I didn't believe it, but by golly you're right. I couldn't power my Bosch jacket with an M18 in the adapter. Now I gotta know how. It sure seems to just be two contacts and a connector. At some point I'll have to figure out why, or it'll kill me until I know.
Ign
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Please share if you figure it out. I've never even looked at the Bosch gear as a result. I'm not willing to adopt more batteries and chargers just for a piece of heated gear. Plus Milwaukee leads the pack right now with compact 3.0's (but others will catch up soon).
derosa
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This is a myth and the videos showing the kid flying out of their car seat from wearing a coat is completely doctored. My wife freaked out about it for a week until I looked up the facts.
rlitman
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The two 12V lithium jump packs I own use an EC5 connector for the jumper output, and while one uses an M barrel connector for charging (the other uses a smaller barrel), neither charging port can be used as a 12V source.
The EC5 port can be used for that though, and those connectors are relatively easy to solder. I just bought a pack of EC5 connectors and an OBD2 plug, and made a memory saver for the next time I need to change a battery. But these packs are a little large to stuff into the battery pocket on the jacket, so I don't see myself using it for that. An M18 XC pack is big enough.
I don't own anything I can test, but I'll throw out a wild guess that Bosch's polarity is simply reversed from the norm. Anybody care to test this theory?
While the heating element on these jackets would not care about polarity, the electronics that control it might. I know that Gerbing warns about strange issues if the polarity is reversed.
FigureItOut
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It's not reverse polarity. I confirmed the output so I could use a Bosch holster to bench test components, and I use it power up cameras so I can adjust their angle while mounting.
FigureItOut
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Well I have the answer gentleman. It's simple and easy to defeat without modification. The Bosch holster pulses to open twice upon plugging in the connector. It doesn't affect what the holster will or will not power, but the jacket needs to see those pulses.
So, using an M18 power supply as an example, you'd plug your Bosch jacket in, unplug it, plug it, unplug it, then plug it back in and it'll work. You don't even have to do it particularly fast. The on/off switch on the M18 will not work for this, because it does rest at 2 volts when switched off.
FigureItOut
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To clearly see what's happening, watch the line graph at the bottom of the screen as I plug in the holster. It pulses 12V, off, 12V, off, then 12V and stays there.