The Truth About Heated Jackets - Ororo Men's and Women’s Heated Jacket

[@TheOutdoorGearReview]

Heated Jackets; interesting concept but for only specific purposes and situations. The Winter Overnight Adventure is coming up on Friday! - Luke

[@margeryk6596]

Looking forward to a new Overnight Adventure! Thanks Luke!

[@MuvoTX]

Why did they design it with a proprietary battery?.... They should have made it compatible with any generic USB connector battery bank

[@daqq]

MuvoTX Probably pulls more power than can be provided by the average USB battery bank (only about 5 watts).

[@darkling54]

The funny thing is you can get ones that cost a 10th the price that can take them

[@turbosnorpen]

A while ago i bought a Lenz Heated west. It also come with a proprietary battery of only 1200/1800 mAh. These batteries drained in only 1.5 hours on the "high" setting and maybe 2-3 hours on "medium" setting... I didnt like that at all and the batteries cost ALOT ($80 for 1200 mAh) BUT what i did was to just solder a USB cable into the jacket and now i can connect it via USB to powerbanks (i have different powerbanks with power outputs up to 18W!!) so now i use a simple 13000 mAh battery with approx 12 watt output ((2,4 amps on 5V)) and it is warmer than when using the original batteries that had an output of around 10 watts on high.

[@turbosnorpen]

@@daqq most modern powerbanks can output 18w today! :) its way more than these heated clothes is built for, i think the bigger jackets and such usually draws around 18-20 watts on the HIGH setting

[@daqq]

Adam Nilsson While true, this isn’t the standard. Most still only output a maximum of 5w. PD power banks would likely work, but a manufacturer isn’t going to rely on that rather than produce a battery that they know is compatible.

[@Bigchuck678]

I feel this video could have been 5 minutes an been just as effective. Try to condense the info and be quicker at getting to the point. Just some constructive criticism.

[@NewBalance-pu8ft]

No sSusan is cute! And for me it could be even longer!

[@odoggow8157]

this isn't constructive its just blind selfishness, some of us like longer reviews and tbh instead of criticizing grow a brain!!! i feel if u want a 5 minute review go watch one of the millions of 5 minute review channels!!! i feel the length of time it took you to slabber at a free service provider would have been better spent getting an education. then you would have realised if u wanted a 5 minute review the intelligent non asshole thing would be to google one instead of wasting valuable internet resources leaving your shit dumb ideas everywhere!! JUST SOME JUSTIFIABLE CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@yoaaaaa97]

Hi, I bought a generic heated jacket from amazon for like $90 bucks a year ago, it worked and was warm for a few months... Then I found out that nearly all heated jackets come with no warranty on amazon and a lot of people complained about it on the reviews. Just wondering if your Ororo heated jackets still work and warm like before.

[@Hessekey]

Long informative comment* I work on cellphone towers, year round in Utah. I know layers, for rain, snow, strong winds, day and night. With that said, shedding layers on the tower, is hard to do (safely). And climbing, with 10-30lbs of gear/tools. Well, you work up a sweat. And hanging in place for long period of time, gets very cold. So a jacket (one piece) that is “naturally” resistant to the elements, is ideal. Plus an on and off heating element👌🏼. I like the hood. Looks like it would fit over my hard hat. The battery is one of the slimmest I’ve seen, compared to Milwaukee, De Walt, Bosch, etc. For the price and what’s all included, it beats the competitors 👆🏼. With the storage location, in the front. Seem like it’d be out of my way. It’s a given, batteries and cold don’t mix. But I’m assuming, adding a hot hands next to the battery, would help. Looks like a good jacket for me. But I feel like the mobility, might not all be there. Thank you, for the cons, pros, and application for environments! Nicely done!

[@dawboc02]

This video is the answer to my prayers! For years I've avoided the cinema due to the sub-zero conditions. Unfortunately because it's so cold I'm not sure the battery will last a full movie.

[@DoYerBest]

I love your reviews, they are fair and honest. Great job guys!

[@d.l.1660]

Thanks for a very honest review that touches on so many aspects of the jacket. You talked me out of picking up a couple!

[@kitaoden703]

Wonderful Information Thank you Luke and Susie ❤️

[@keilmillerjr9701]

Thank you both for the honest review. Many seem like paid promotions, which had me weary of purchasing one. On the subject of TSA... I took my family to Florida two years ago. We put our items in the bins. They went through the xray machine. By the time we walk through the metal detector, my daughters phone was gone. I knew exactly where it was. There was no misplacement. I made a huge scene and thought I was going to get arrested. One of the head TSA agents found it for me. The TSA agent working the xray machine had stolen it. Thank you President Bush. War wasn't enough for the democrats. They had to control us to the point where we despise airports.

[@209UNKNOWN]

So then which heated jacket is the best or better? Looking for battery life and overall warmth throughout the jacket, arms and all if possible. Insulated preferably. Cold condition. Looking to buy one as a gift for my mother.

[@vivianogilsilva47]

had my eyes on this jacket for some time, and i do want it mostly for working outdoors like your truck driver friend. i am not so much of a outdoor walk person, but i liked your honest review on this jacket. Thank you, subscribing. Keep it up!

[@tom_olofsson]

Ororo has fixed at lot of the problems. My wife loves hers.

[@tarmacsurfers]

Honest fair review guys. Thank you. So funny they quote the performance figures at 77 degrees 🤣

[@Nkprod]

The hood works great if you wear a hard had for your job. Also if you have any type of additional head covering on the hood works well

[@RICHARDVINCSNIPERV]

Exactly why I came here, no BS. Thanks to both of you✌🏽

[@Oravankarva]

Very honest review. Even the companies should be proud.

[@shredders3881]

GREAT review! I'll probably buy one, even though it's imperfect, and only for "specific" uses (I think my uses match the specific ones you mentioned). The one thing I couldn't live with is if the battery dies after a year or two, or if the heating elements break for some reason. Do you still have your jackets? Do they still work? Thanks for the anticipated update!

[@gmanman6515]

I got a newer 2020 version 750 down filled so its warm by itself. The heated option is an added benefit. You can warm your hands or in a freezing cold resturant. I also have 2 battery packs

[@84greenbear]

#1- No manual voltage regulator to control the amount of heat? #2 Redesign of the heating elements is what I recommend. The elements should follow the artery lines of the human physique. #3 battery should be relocated to an exterior pocket for safety. If battery overloads or shorts or explodes shielding to protect the wearer should be implemented. How fire proof is this jacket?

[@cagedlemp5184]

I bought a milwakee heated hoodie and I and very pleased with it.

[@BruBoyz]

Nice thorough review! Thanks a lot

[@MhaiDaily]

How is it when you raise your arm while its zipped up.. my husband and I are mail carriers.. and we need it.. arms has to be flexible enough when we are reaching for mailboxes that are too low or too far.. is it flexible?

[@paulchukc]

A lot of my concern all got covered in this episode, thank you very much. And I am not going to waste my money on these kinds of products.

[@levicallis459]

This jacket works amazing if you’re somebody whose chest gets cold . If you’re not , you won’t like it . Also , that’s one of the slimmest battery’s on the market , you really can’t make a slimmer one than that when you’re powering a heat element . You can buy extra batteries on eBay or Amazon as well .

[@damianramey5601]

I've noticed that these companies seem to put a connector on the jacket that requires you to purchase their battery pack. If it had a standard USB connector for the battery, you could plug it up to your cigarette lighter in your car or your motorcycle's power source ultimately saving you more power on your battery when you leave the vehicle. Very frustrating.

[@williamgarner1013]

Not only does the battery not last but it takes forever to charge

[@nvd2ceb4]

I have the vest and I will admit the battery is very uncomfortable. It has a little weight to it so it weighs down on one side. It doesn't stay charged long if it's on high. In the past few days where the weather was in the negatives I sat with this on in my home, lol and the battery drains quick on high. Low & medium still doesn't last as long either. I've had this since my birthday which was in January but I've charged this battery about five times within two and a half weeks. It also takes a long time for the battery to charge. I didn't buy this. It was given to me for my b-day. For what I've used it for I do like it. I'm not an outdoors type person so it's kept me warm when I needed it to.

[@MordusdepleinairQuebec]

For 200$ US i would get a real jacket. more convenient and price efficient

[@diystu14]

Hope you contact ORORO about your jacket issues. I just received my Men's Jacket and my daughter's Women's Jacket. The Men's Jacket came with their 2019 Battery which is soft feel, rounded corners smaller in size. It also came with a short pigtail that locks into the battery tighter and the jacket tighter so it doesn't power down by bumping the battery. HOWEVER The hood is still oversized but not as bad, I think it's the material making it stand up.

[@chrisxx012]

1 con I have the battery wire for the jacket should have been a USB so you can change out batteries when they get low or die.

[@YouBeAiight]

The hood ain’t that bad man, you can wear a hat under

[@MuvoTX]

I used a zippo hand warmer in the chest pocket of my down jacket... Worked surprisingly well.

[@xEricC1001x]

This review was for the versions before the "2018 version". The 2018 version of the exact jacket has a larger battery, as well as the sidepockets having zippers in the male version.

[@catguy5425]

4:00 "4400 ma battery." Ma? 🤦😆 "MaH" is not a word, it's an abbreviation! lol It stands for Milliamp Hours, the standard measure for rechargable battery capacity.

[@hostilityy]

4:21 you fucking idiot

[@dadsquatch79]

Don't be a douche.

[@odoggow8157]

NICAD IS THE SAME AND WE ALL NOW SAY NICAD NOT NICKEL CADMIUM. FOR SOMEONE DISHING OUT CRITICISM ON WORDS I THINK YOUR THE LAST PERSON TO BE EDUCATING OTHERS ON THE SUBJECT. SHE KNOWS WHAT IT MEANS BUT ITS EASIER AND AN EVOLUTION ON THE TRADEMARK ABBREVIATION TO SAY MAW!!! WE ALL UNDERSTOOD HER SO HOW COME YOUR IDIOT EGO THOUGHT IT WOULD MASSAGE ITSELF CRITICISING NEEDLESSLY MAKING YOURSELF SOUND LIKE A FOOL AND A CREEP!! WORDS ARE NOT INVENTED THEY EVOLVE FROM OTHER WORDS AND ABBREVIATIONS. LANGUAGE IS ADAPTABLE, BUT MANY GREAT APES ARE STILL JUST MONKEYS AND DO NOT UNDERSTAND THIS FACT!!! WELL DONE ON YOUR IDIOCY AND FAILED ATTEMPT AT MAKING YOURSELF LOOK SMART!! GO TEAM HAGADONE

[@MuvoTX]

I lol'd at Suzie when she said 4500 "mmaaahhh"... Never heard it like that before...LOL

[@popej1able]

Mine quite working after 6 months of use.

[@THENEWWRANGLER]

my question is can you convert these jackets to accept a usb battery pack vs. the stock battery with it's proprietary battery and connector?

[@odoggow8157]

GREAT REVIEW GUYS THANX SO MUCH FOR HELPING US AVOID THE DANGEROUS FAKES

[@moniquemonicat]

Excellent review and presentation, especially both women's and men's jackets. I live in Italian Alps and will be using this to walk from the bus to the gym and shopping and even in our forest for brief 30 min walks. I'm going to get the jacket with the down in it but this gives me an idea of the jacket and battery overall. Thank you!

[@richardjones990]

That hood may be made to pull up over a climbing helmet. I bought a camo hunting jacket 8 years ago and she is still going strong. My heated parka has two battery packs and would say that both batteries combined would be smaller than one for your jacket. The battery storage compartments for the jacket are will up above your belt line. My jacket has three setting and will keep me very comfortable on the low setting for just over 6 hours. I use it for deer hunting in southern Ohio where the temps can range from the teens to 30's during deer season. I have worn it in below zero weather sitting in a ground blind as well so it has been put to the test. My jacket/parka is made by Columbia and it's called the Thermal-Electric Omni Heat model.

[@J-S2014]

Try another layer lower than 45 degrees try to hold the heat in use less power and keep the battery warm

[@sarosaroyan5042]

This is the best in depth review for anything I have ever seen on KZbin. Great job you two. Subscribed

[@meredithgrey5316]

“Take a look at this monster” sooo fuunnnyy i just can’t 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@VivienneCS-ir2jg]

One key thing I don't know if you mentioned is the clothes is designed for really above average height models. On their site... Men's Model is 6'2" and wearing a size Medium Women's Model is 5'10" and wearing a size Small. I'll stick with Columbia & Spyder since they come in much nicer BRIGHTER colors than just black and all the extra adjustments to keep out the wind/weather.

[@rogerhall7721]

My question is will this jacket still work properly if it gets wet 🤔 and How does it works in the rainy cold weather 🤔????

[@victorarkhipov8329]

Luke‼️Thank you for review‼️ You are the BEST‼️‼️‼️‼️👌👌🤘🤘

[@hikerbiker32]

Hoods like that are very common in technical jackets. The reason why is it is made to go over a helmet. That is why there is adjustability.

[@stumblmer1899]

Please do a gear review of the new 2019 ororo heated vest

[@anthonyryder2949]

Well the inside of the jacket should be warm right?, So shouldn't the cold not affect the battery? Or is it too low and isn't near the coils enough?

[@Basigman]

So the 2019 version is a lot better the hood is better but not great. The battery placement is improved and the design is also improved. I really liked this jacket seems to do the job and is very warm.

[@CJ-tx5hg]

Very informative review, thanks! I liked that you were serious and not giggly like some youtubers. One constructive criticism-You ask her to comment and then you talk over her or for her. Let her talk!

[@Damus-ph2sm]

I don’t know how it will compare with WINGLEOV’s heated vest. It's quite comfortable and warm for me to use, and I don't have to wear a lot of clothes.

[@kylestewart698]

Heated jacket started with building site tool manufacturers targeting that market with Milwaukee and Bosch being the first to introduce them. The hoods are like that so it will go over a hard hat. I can only guess this manufacturer has taken parts of the design from them they may even be made in the same factory. But I think that's why the hood is like that on the males jacket.

[@chizukakawabata]

Can you wash it?

[@ragyforex]

What would be the best heated jackets you guys recommend? Or the one you always wearing?

[@darillfow]

Wow, I'm so glad I watched this video before buying this junk. Thank you for saving my money! I appreciate it.

[@bearcho3874]

My exact thoughts.

[@johkaTV]

I wonder how this would work for a mail delivery person in the winter. Maybe with an extra battery

[@johnsayles2872]

Hey Luke. I have Kodiac’s version of this. And it looks very similar except mine does not have a hood. Which I would not use anyway. I primarily use mine as a layer while riding my motorcycle during winter months. But it’s so comfortable that I do wear it casually as well. Mine has 2 much smaller batteries. A 6 hour and an 8 hour. I don’t get those hours either but at least I have a second battery.

[@mmaaddict4640]

Great review! Thank you, I was thinking about possibly buying one of these, but here in Canada, those stats don't justify the product. Really appreciate the review.

[@coolspot18]

I wish manufacturers would use a more sturdy connector rather than a pin connector for the battery.

[@larrykramer6057]

Another thing that can go blooey just when you need it. A good use for it would be to warm lost people when rescued (if the battery isn't found to be dead).

[@ronnyclay1639]

I jumped at the opportunity to purchase an ORORO heated vest for use at winter outdoor sporting events. While I like the product, battery life was a huge disappointment. In low to mid 40 degree temps the battery lasted slightly over two hours. In order to maximize the use of this product I am considering acquiring an additional battery to carry with me.

[@tatsumakisempyukaku]

1: who’s wearing a thin jacket like that in 20 degrees!? - I think you wear that under a larger sized jacket, that way, A: the battery isn’t dierectly exposed to cold, so it perhaps performs better, and B: you’re layering clothing for warmth, which is what people do anyways For example my wife puts on a jacket like that, which is like a fall jacket, then a thicker winter jacket over it. She’s better doing that than just the winter jacket alone. Now imagine the thinner jacket has a heating element. I think a winter jacket over that would also trap the heat being generated instead of it dissipating to the cold 20 degree winds. 2: can the hood be replaced by another hood? If it can be detached bc of a zipper, then maybe you can swap hoods? Idk. 3: can’t you buy a better battery and swap the battery. Say you get a battery that just stores more milli amps. 4: Which jacket has all the modifications I mentioned?

[@steves2241]

I have the current version of this jacket in the mens 3xl. And I do not like it, at best I got 2 hours from the battery on high at 30 degrees. It does get warm, but not as warm as I would like. There are not enough heating coils, it has one in the back, and two in the upper right and left chest area. I feel the one in the back a little, but I barely feel the two in the front, it needs two more in the lower front behind the pockets, and two in the sides, and one more in the lower back. At 30 degrees you can barely feel the heat from the coils in the back, you can not feel the heat from the 2 in the front, unless you push them against your chest to feel the heat from them. The jacket just does not get hot enough, and it does not have nearly enough heating coils. And the hood is way too big. I also think the jacket is a little short, it needs to be about 4 inches longer. And there needs to be stretch material at the end of the sleeves so wind does not blow up your arms. I paid $140 for it on Ebay, so it was not $199, as they said in this video. Another problem I have is the cost to get a 2nd battery, they are $70, which is way too high, they should be $50, or less. I got the jacket, the battery, and the charger for $140, so $70 just for a 2nd battery is ridiculous. I would not tell my friends to get one, they do not work good enough. And this was advertised at the best one you can get. I would never buy another one, unless they change quite a few things, and add way more heating coils. If you wear it in 0 degree weather you can not even tell the heat is working, because it does not get hot enough. It's more like a jacket to wear when you need to go to Kroger when it is about 30 degrees out. In the real cold weather, it barely does anything, I had it on today when I went to Walmart in 30 degree weather, and I could barely feel the heat in the back, I could not feel any heat in the front.

[@StrappedUpNick]

I knew the cold would be bad for the battery that’s why I got a hoodie so I could just throw on a coat over it and it also acts as a insulator

[@cybrarian9]

One thing you didn't mention is the weight of the battery and therefore the entire wait of the jacket. Since the battery is in your lower left hip area, if someone were to be running or jumping or some other athletic activity, my guess is that the battery will be giggling around and bouncing up and down making it even less comfortable for daily activities.

[@kevincobb4346]

Thanks for the great info

[@ShadowScoutSwede]

Well that batterypack should be slim like a mobilephone and the pocket where the battery are stored should be padded to keep the battery warm so you don´t loose the power. Great video as usual.

[@chiefkirk]

I'm thinking that the hood is large enough to put a heavy winter cap under it. A baseball cap bill would keep the hood from falling into your eyes and a big thick Russian style hat with ear flaps would fit under it also. Just a thought.

[@siapan1790]

What's the voltage and capacity for your heated battery and heated jacket?

[@zeez9053]

That’s to much important info for them to handle. They’d burn out

[@ellisholcomb7942]

Thanks I appreciate you for take your time to share with us

[@robertgrant9265]

Love these Jackets Luke, perfect for the snow adventure.

[@SingleMaltSmash]

heck if you add an aftermarket quality battery bank (think 10,000 mAh Anker for much less bulk than that monster), you could easily double all those times. carry a couple spares for a weekend? or just wear a good insulated midlayer haha

[@LAPGOCHINSTRUCTOR]

You need a flexible solar panel sown into the back of the jacket to recharge the "brick". :)

[@JohnGarrabrantactionlimo]

What is the best heated jacket for hiking

[@Oldwiseguy-59]

Did you review ewool?

[@xsunmarie]

They have new colors and prices dropped. I get mine Monday purchased for 149.99

[@fitnready4]

Maybe useful for something like watching winter sports, but apart from that its too bulky and unreliable - you could fit a full top quality down suit in that carry bag!

[@fklotaloi]

Why do u not using another Power Bank type of battery 🔋??

[@idriveanagerar]

fklotaloi That’s exactly what I plan to do. I just don’t know what the size of the barrel connector is that’s inside the jacket. I’m going to try out that when I get this jacket. I have a 32k mAh battery pack. That’d be like endless heating.

[@fklotaloi]

@@idriveanagerar , This stock battery 🔋 is 7.4volt and do u knw mAh of it?

[@alansmilealot]

@@idriveanagerar did you find the right size barrel connector??

[@SilverBackStacker]

Compare those batteries to DeWalt's Milwaukee's, or Makitas. Those are even more huge.

[@byrdhuntr6520]

Thanks for the video... Seems to me that a jacket with several inner pockets sized for Hot Hands type chemical hand warmers would be cheaper and more reliable.

[@ChrisShepley]

For daily use, the price of chemical hand warmers would add up quick. For a smoker (well, vaper) like me who just wants to stay warm during the winter on short sub-hour walks and while vaping it seems tailor made. But YMMV.

[@margeryk6596]

Great review guys! How about just buying a quality winter jacket? I live in Wisconsin and have never needed a heated jacket. (although sometimes I do cheat with a few handwarmers stuffed in the pockets) ATB!

[@sairvinginthestacks]

Margery K as a fellow Wisconsinite I agree. Spend the $200 on a decent winter jacket, hat, and gloves. I've cheated with hand warmers in my shoes or boots before.

[@margeryk6596]

sairvinginthestacks Go Badgers! : )

[@jeremygaiser4407]

A heated jacket would be much less bulky. If you dont want to waddle around like the kid from Christmas story, a thinner heated jacket on cold days would be nice.

[@9electromatic]

Great review thanks, apparently these are not what they are made out to be...

[@blinkspacestudio8892]

I am assuming the large capacity in the hood might be so you can wear a beanie under it. I am currently looking into a heated jacket, didnt even know this was a thing!

[@frederickrose4884]

Is the battery similar, or the same as a power bank? If so, why not simply buy a larger power bank with say 20,000 mah battery? Then the battery would probably last at least 20 hours on high! Not only that, but a Anker 20,000 mah battery is the same price as the Ororo 5,000 mah replacement battery!

[@johnle6754]

Great reviews! Thanks for the heads up! Have you guys tried Milwaukee heated jacket? @thsOutdoorReview

[@J-S2014]

More battery? Gonna go bike camping use one for a night or 2 4 5000mah batteries on low in a sleeping bag should keep it warm and make it last longer

[@jayspot4]

Very thorough and informative review- thank you!

[@NewBalance-pu8ft]

Length is perfectly fine!

[@bobclark7076]

Go to walmart u can get better and smaller battery pack i got a 8000 "mmaaahhh"for bout 20 bucks.you could put solar panels on hood.then get two battery packs

[@Itslab9]

4:20 4400 MAH !!!!! Battery ROFL. 🤣😂🤣😂

[@alexwbanks70]

Great honest review as usual.

[@jcl7951]

Thanks guys great review :)

[@ITSolutionsNetwork]

Why would anyone need a heated jacket at 77 degrees, I was aiming to use at 55 degrees or lower...

[@benterwellen]

I made the mistake of buying heated gloves, paid too much money, they lasted about 1.5 years and the battery pack wire failed, no customer support, as a result these gloves your jacket are just a gimmick, i will never by heated clothing of any type again.

[@gen2-x364]

Layering is the best.

[@barneyrubble2627]

maybe the huge hood is so you can fit a helmet underneath, for certain winter sports?

[@catguy5425]

Am I a bad person for thinking it's kind of freaking hilarious that people get mistaken for wearing bombs when it's just a heated jacket? 😂

[@meredithgrey5316]

That was so funny

[@jamesellsworth9673]

Fine for late season football games and outdoor stadium sitting?

[@NreharTheTowerKiller]

i like how you said talk about stats :)

[@chrisstoerzer8515]

Great review. That batery looks more slim than the Milwaukee