DOACEHeated Vest for Women and Men, Smart Electric Heating Vest Rechargeable, Battery Not Included

While SoCal doesn't get the cold that the east coast gets, it can still be pretty chilly -- especially with the cold spell that is currently passing through the area. For me a heavy coat is a bit of overkill to wear only in the morning to walk my dog, but a normal vest isn't quite enough to keep me warm.My solution is the DOACE Heated Vest for Women and Men. This vest has three heat zones and a bunch of heated pads. The zones are controllable from the buttons on the front lapel. The three zones are the upper back, lower back, and front. The upper back is the most effective as that sits tightly against your body, including on your neck if you pull the zipper all the way up. The lower back is also pretty effective. The front zone is really useful if you keep your hands in your pocket. They serve as hand warmers.Be aware that the battery pack is not included with this vest. I provided my own 10000 mAh battery pack and keeping it on high for my walk, I'm able to get about 2 - 3 hours out of the pack. I charge my pack about once every two to three days.With this vest, I turn it on in the morning while preparing the dog for the walk so that it warms up, which takes about 5 minutes and when I go out, the chill doesn't get me. By the middle of my walk, I actually turn down the heat because my body has warmed up. By the middle of the day, the heat is no longer needed but the vest still serves provides enough warmth. I like having the option to control the heat when it's needed. I also keep an extra USB cable in my battery pocket in case my phone needs charging.There is one quirk about this vest though: If you press the middle power button, you toggle between the 3 power levels for all three zones, but a fourth press will turn off the lights. This does NOT turn off the vest. You need to HOLD the power button until the lights go off or your vest will continue drawing power. It was odd when I thought that I turned off the vest but still felt heat coming from the pads. So make sure you hold to turn off the vest or your battery will be drained.

I got this for my dad to use in the cold dialysis unit. The back and collar are too warm as he sits in a chair for 3hrs, but he uses the front warmer. It's great to be able to choose easily with the chest patch switch, which also controls the heat levels. I also chose this because you can use a regular power bank/ battery with USB-C instead of the proprietary battery pack needed in other vests. It has an inside pocket to place and connect battery. I bought a 30,000mAh, but you could get by with 10,000 easily. It is also very lightweight and not too warm with heaters off, which works well in California where it is mild and even warm when he gets out. This has worked really well. Also be aware that I chose one with switch on left side because he cant bend his left arm to turn it on. He's very happy with this vest.

I'm a 5'4", 245lbs, size 2x-3x woman (with large bust). The vest is snug but not uncomfortable, until I tried to walk. All I could do was waddle. A simple fix is to design it with a two way/double zipper, so please change your design. If I lived in a long winter state I'd change the zipper, but I got it for my mom who is even shorter waisted than me (and 4" shorter) and would be lucky if she could even walk.I did not turn it on so I can't speak to its heating ability. It was warm enough without being on. The sewing quality is good. The material is good.

The media could not be loaded. This heated vest is perfect for cold weather. It fits as I had hoped - true to size. I recommend following the size guidelines for an accurate fit. Although it keeps me warm it’s not big and bulky, it is lightweight nylon fabric. This fabric is great for protecting you against cold wind and also keeping heat within the vest. When needing some extra heat all you do is simply press the outer button. There is a battery pack and the life of the pack can last up to 8 hours depending on the level of heat you choose. There is a low, medium and high heat, the degrees range from 113 degrees to 149 degrees farenheit. There are heating plates located on the shoulders, neck, back, abdomen, and waist. It heats up within seconds. It is breathable and waterproof as well. I like that this vest can still washed as needed, just make sure the battery pack for the heat is removed first.

I purchased this heated vest to help keep me warm during those miserably cold days at the barn. This thing works exactly as advertised. It keeps me warm and cozy, and I’m no longer rushing to get things done so I can get back indoors to the heat. If you plan on wearing this over thick layers, like a sweater, I would recommend going one size up. I wear this over top of a long sleeve shirt and a thick sweater, and going one size up fits me perfectly.It’s worth noting two things: 1.) This thing really shines when you wear it underneath a jacket so the heat can be trapped under a layer. It will keep you warm on cool days without a jacket, but you’ll definitely need to wear it under a jacket for those really cold days. I wear a Carhartt jacket over mine. 2.) The pocket that holds the battery (battery is not included) will not fit every size external battery. If you search “heated vest battery pack”, you should find some good options. For reference, my battery pack measures roughly 3.5x2.5 inches, and it fits with some room to spare.Overall, I’m very happy with this vest. I haven’t had any issues with it. If you have to be outside a lot during the winter and are considering one of these, don’t hesitate!

Our son is very happy with his heated vest. It's not too bulky so it can be worn under a coat, or on top of a jacket. Note this vest does not include the power source. We bought a battery pack (like the type you'd use as a portable phone charger) and the specs are: 26800mAh, 5V, 22.5W. This battery pack seems to work well (we tried smaller ones but they only worked a short time).

Its warm but the button is useless. Right when you plug the battery it starts to warm with it turned off. It a pain that i have to have to unzip two zipper to plug and unplug.Update...after 2 months of waring it doesn't heat at all. Total waste of money

Muy buen producto