5 reasons NOT TO BUY the New Milwaukee Tools M12 Heated Jackets 

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I would love to have this jacket to heat up my wife’s cold heart and allow me to purchase more Milwaukee gear.

Agreed "no one should be happy living in Ohio"

I live in Wisconsin and we've been having temps in 20s, with wind chill either single digits or negative; and it's only halfway through November. I work in a barely heated shop all day as an auto mechanic, where I occasionally have to go outside also. I would love a Milwaukee heated jacket! Thanks for the informative video!

Awesome Video, thanks for the mentions and link Sarah! As of this posts we've still got several hundreds of M12 Jackets & Hoodies In-Stock. The snow and cold have put a dent in the pile for sure, no way they'll make it to the holidays.

I bought one back in 2012 when they first came out. Worked in a new building that was 20° and it was a lifesaver! Wife loves hers and wears it on the motorcycle along with in her car waitfor it to warm up. Also, get the lighter plug for when you wear it in the car or on your touring bike.

I have the heated vest and the tough shell heated jacket and I love them! One of the best purchases I ever made and I live in the middle of Kansas where the winter gets crazy. Definitely glad I got the vest and jacket.

It helps a lot no matter you are a framer, plumber or electrician. A lot of time, we work in conditions with just the frame work with no insulation or Sheetrock. Even in the not so cold California, working in such conditions during winter is not fun. I highly suggest this jack to everyone in the trade.

I’ve been tempted to buy the professional looking one that Rob was wearing but now I’m nervous of having the exact same problems Rob experiences and I probably wouldn’t be able to take the coat of long enough to get relief lol. Good job guys big thumbs up

I purchased the heated vest and it rules!! Wish I had enough to get a jacket but maybe down the road a bit. Just the basic best replaces a heavy car hart coat as far as overall warmth factor. Thank You Milwaukee and thanks for the awesome review guys.

Thanks for the review! I had a gen 1 red jacket and the zipper finally broke so its time for a new one! The one with heated pockets would really help me when working in the winter!! Thanks!

I can’t help thinking that Rob wasn’t “acting “ when he was crying in public.

This would be a godsend. I’m constantly outside doing hvac and this would just make working better especially this time of year.

Would be great to have one of these jackets when working on rooftop units and inside AHUs this winter!

I work outside in a cement plant and one of these would really come in handy. Thanks for the video!

I own 2 and loved them until the heating elements broke for both in less than a year each. I just use them as regular jackets now but they work just as well because of the good insulation. For me I have to layer another bigger jacket on top of the Milwaukee during really cold weather to get the best results.

I would love to own one of these great looking jacket/coat! I work outside all day and often wear a big ugly coat that is not only not heated, but is not comfortable to wear. I’m a huge Milwaukee fan and would love to own one of these jackets. I want to look good, feel good, and not rely on using a spoon for drilling anymore.

Well, I need one.... we not for me, but for my wife who has recess duty all the time. She would love to have one of these!

I just started installing AC disconnects outside this week. I had my carhartt bibs on but my upper body was still cold. All I could think the whole time was “I wish I had a Milwaukee heated jacket 😭” because I have friends who own them. Winning one would make my life out in the Indiana winter, SO much more bearable. Love you guys and your channel, thanks for the great content!!

I recently took a job working construction when I moved back to Upstate NY. Working in conventional, bulky winter gear is exhausting. With a toddler at home and a new baby on the way, I can't afford to buy one of these - despite the fact that I stand at the store and stare longingly at them. It sure would be nice to come home a little more energized and a lot more warm. I'll think of you all everytime I pop in a new battery and get nestled in with my little boy and newborn baby... and my wife... and my pets. I'd better grab some extra batteries.

I've been wanting one of these since they came out. I'd love to win because I don't live in Ohio, but MINNESOTA! It gets so cooooold here

I want this for when I’m stuck on the roof after the neighbor steals my ladder when I’m up there 😂

This would be great to have. My daily job is outside in the weather and I love working outside when I’m not at my job . Staying warm would definitely help with productivity. Thankfully I have a few M12 batteries that I could use just for the jacket. Great video .

I live in Canada... and snowshoe to my neighbours. Of course I need one of these jackets!

I need heated Jeans 👖. My legs are freezing.

Heated jackets rock! Makes outdoor work in the cold a breeze! A must have

I work outside every day in Iowa and I have always wanted one of their jackets. I'd love to try the heated gloves too because I'm always having to take mine off to work for a few minutes and I'm putting on cold globes on cold hands.

I need to get one of these jackets. I work outdoors and in a massive factory cooler every so often. To be able to turn it up or down or even off would be a huge benefit. Thanks for the funny but informative videos. 👍🏼

I need this jacket! I work outside and it would change my life! Plus, I have done m12 fuel tools so I have the extra batteries to keep me warm all day.

OK Rob you have persuaded me. I don't want one.

Could've really used one of these yesterday, working outside in "feels like 15°" weather in Upstate New York...

Just purchased mine having a issue with the charging it didn't come with a milwaukee block charger so been using different ones it won't charge it says it's charging but the farthest it'll go is two red dots and no further I don't understand

My M12 jacket got stolen. It was from the very first year they came out. Was still in perfect shape. I guess I shouldn’t have told people how nice it was🤯😡🤬

You guys are crazy awesome hosts and writers ! This episode was the funniest I ever seen on Coptool ❤️❤️❤️ every weeks are getting better and better ! Much love from my freezing country Canada ( where I wear my heated jacket too ! )

The connector inside my jacket that plugs into the battery pack is damaged. Can you please help me to locate that cable end.

I have the hoodie, my wife has the shell jacket. They are MEH at best. We work outside and in the winter you can’t even feel the heating elements. The only way you can feel them is if it’s on high, your wearing a lightweight shirt, and another something over top of them. If you are layered up you will not even be able to tell it’s on. Here’s my layering to put this into perspective. Cotton tank/beater, long John or fleece thermal base layer, thermal long sleeve, then hoodie. And I can’t feel the heating elements. If I go inside, or sit in my truck to warm my feet and hand, after about 5-10 minutes and the pressure of sitting against the elements you will feel them. But once you get back out into the cold. Nope. One thing I found that works is to wear a tank top, lightweight dry fit type shirt, heated hoodie, then another hoodie on top. Then I can feel the heat. But at that point the two hoodies is cumbersome and hard to work in. Oh, not to mention that M12 battery and adaptor is like carrying a brick in your pocket. Or rib cage I should say as they have the pocket in a weird spot. It’s a great hoodie for sitting around a camp fire, at a hockey rink, driving in the truck, etc. but for actual outdoor work use. I would not recommend.

Great video! I love reason #5! I really want a new axis jacket - maybe Santa will bring me one. The idea of having the heat on an inner layer makes a lot of sense. #Milwaukeetool you need to make a high visibility outer layer for those of us who have to play in traffic.

My wife needs this to keep warm (skip the funny retorts, please) as even a 70° F house isn't always warm enough for her! Also, dinner just became "let's imitate Rob crying cuz his battery ran out" time.

I tell you what you guys had me when I clicked on your video because I too just bought one for work 😂 I was actually upset for a minute! Haha but on a serious note I bought one of the heated hoodies for my work I am an HVAC technician and plumber and oh man this hoodie comes in handy! Just one situation where it shined the most, I was servicing a rooftop unit for no heat on a chilling day it was 25 degrees out with the wind chill made it feel like 10! All I had in the van was my thick jacket and Milwaukee winter hat! I quickly through a battery in my hoodie put the jacket on as an over layer and man I was sweating 😂! Worked great 👍 pair it up with insulated Milwaukee gloves and it's perfect! All I use is Milwaukee for my everyday job and my side business! Great tools and awesome customer service 👍. I really enjoyed the video too! Great job you guys!

“Can I help you?” NO IM MARRIED!! 😂😂😂😂

I frame houses year round no matter the temp and would love to have one so I don’t have to wear as many layers and would be more noble

Milwaukee m12 heated Jacket would make my cold mornings so much better I would look good and be warm.

“Look at that stupid face” that made me laugh a little more than it should have

Since I'm the youngest company man, I'm always the first one to be sent out in the cold on a job. Having one of these jackets would make my workday so much better!

Sara and Rob, that was too funny! Here’s why I need one of those fantastic looking Milwaukee heated jackets: Idaho has some cold winters. We have a bunch of remodeling projects we’re trying to get completed before Thanksgiving and Christmas, which are going to require some outside activity. My hot flashes help during those 20 and 30 degree days/nights, but I need some help in between them! LOL!

Love this episode, Rob was so silly 😛😁😍😀. Here in Branson Mo you never know how fast the weather will change. People around here will say if you don't like the weather, wait 5 minutes. LOL😁😍😀. This type of layered jacket is perfect for the weather here in Branson Mo. Thanks ro Milwaukee for sponsoring the contest !!! Congrats to whoever wins. I would vote for the guy who has to climb 400 ft. Towers. Thanks Rob and Sarah for such a great show. Rodney

My company just began the framing of a 3800sq ft house on the water in Montauk Long Island and this jacket would literally save my life and limbs from the freezing temps and winds!! Great video guys I like what you did with the 5 reasons "not to buy it!"

As a commercial refrigeration service tech I need one of these to keep me from freezing inside of walk-in boxes no matter how much I layer up in jackets I'm never able to keep my core warm enough and end up having to take breaks after a few hours when my hands get to the point where I can't even grip something, core gets cold blood flow slows, blood flow slows and hands begin to freeze faster this jacket would be a complete life saver and used year round not just the colder months

I climb 400’ towers year round in Minnesota and North Dakota, ‘nuff said!

My axis heated vest was a lemon right out the plastic 🍋🍋 had to return and by then, they were all sold out 😔

Although, a Milwaukee Axis jacket would be amazing for me to own, I KNOW this would make my wifes life better. She rides a motorcycle in the winter. She is cold blooded and currently requires me to be her heated jacket.

I've wanted one for years. Had it on every wish list but the price is always a hurdle. Would love to win one. Would definitely be more mobile than the layers I wear for working on the farm.

I live in Canada, I think that's a good enough reason.

Single mom of two boys, work in warehouse, seattle wa, cold, rain, snow, still go to work, motivated by my boys

I know there is an adapter to use the 18V battery for more runtime. But does it make it warmer ?

I know how it would make my life better, it would keep me warm when I'm cold lol actually had one of the older hoodies until recently stopped working. Great product

I plow snow and service the equipment on site out in the cold, a heated jacket would turn some of the harsh conditions not as bad!

I am married can’t have one.

My shop and I (vocational highschool) go out on the job quite a bit during the winter, and this jacket would definitely help keep warm when it gets cold, while still being light/small enough to still have manual dexterity

Fantastic video. Would love to have one of these in my milwaukee tool line up. Very nice with the heated shoulders

I want one because my husband won’t let me wear his!

Can you send me the email address for contest entries? I wrote coptool.com/contest and it failed. I guess I needed to put an @ something??

Less layers and still warm!? I think yes! this is a necessity for my daily outside work and would be a game changer to own

I have one of the older heated coats. I like it, but i found myself not grabbing it often, I think it was to stiff for me. I would love to try this new stuff. At least like a full zip hoodie with heat. Layering is the key

I just bought one and IT SUCKS. High wasn’t even warm enough to call low. 🤯

I have a Milwaukee heated hoodie , I want to get “going out jacket” LOL The heated gear is absolutely awesome!!! 👍🏻

Man this would be awesome to have. I fish a lot of bass tournaments and this would be nice to have for those early mornings.

Hi , im purchasing milwakee M 12 Axis, would like to know which is the biggest battery (amps), and if it works on 220 volts , thanks !

Im a Electrician💡🔌🛠🔧 in New York Milwaukee Heated Jacket will make my work life better and more efficient as a Journeyman and i LOVE MILWAUKEE ❤its the best Brand for Electricians😎 You Guys Do awesome videos i watch yah all the time👌🏾

Motorcycling! I want to ride my big fat Honda Valkyrie in cold weather with a Milwaukee heated jacket. Will it work as well as a heated vest? No cords!

I do hvac and rock Milwaukee m18 impact driver and m18 hammer drill. I also have the m12 hacksall. Been very pleased with their tools. This jacket would be very useful for me. I'm out in the cold weather and in the rain alot fixing and/or installing furnaces. Having this jacket would be keeping me warm, dry, and comfortable, which in turn makes me safe.

I live in Iowa and this winter has already been a cold one! And it’s not even technically winter 😬. I’m working in an unheated building currently (future condos) and BOY the wire is already stiff enough, I don’t need my body to be cold 😂 also I work at nights in an unheated dock as a forklift operator and man you wouldn’t believe how cold it gets. Either way, I’m getting one, Id I buy it or win it 😂 thanks for the vids guys, I always love them! Keep up the hard work

I purchased the hoodie today. It's very comfortable and warm. As a big plus the heat helped my back pain.

Absolutely love your humor! The M12 heated jacket that I am currently enjoying up here in freezing cold Boston will inspire me to go to my local mall and start to cry like a baby when my battery dies All the best you both👍👍

I work outside all the time on houses on my vehicles. I would love one of these jackets. I read a lot of good things about them. Thanks for the chance

Would be a perfect gift for my uncle who lives in Michigan.

Hi is the Milwaukee Heated Jacket compatible with the charger of the Bosch Professional Heated Jacket? Are the plugs the same? Thanks

I would love this jacket because Milwaukee is my absolute favourite brand. I live in the coldest city in the world (Winnipeg, Mb). I love ice fishing and hunting but it gets so cold sometimes that the fun gets cut short because of how cold it is. And last of all I am an apprentice plumber and having this jacket would make my outside jobs 1000 times more enjoyable. Thanks merry Christmas!

Loved the vid, you two are the best! I too, am from Central O-H, Lancaster to be exact. Once I figured out that the weather is better in Nor Cal, only took me 30 years, I moved out here. When I got here I laughed at people wearing jackets in November when it is in the upper 60's. Now when I go home to Ohio in the Fall or Winter, I am freezing!!!!!! I need one of these heated jackets so I will go visit my family in Ohio more often! Thanks for all you do!

I just bought heated gloves and I was saving my money to buy a heated jacket. I farm and work for the public works dept in our county. So dealing with the cold weather is a must to keep warm. I can’t tell you how many times I have had to sit and wait for a service truck to come and fix the salt truck during snow storms at 2 or 3 in the morning. Even though we have a blanket in our truck, it’s sometimes not enough to keep warm. So after 35 years pushing snow I decided I’m tired of being cold, I’m starting off with the gloves and hopefully if I could win a heated jacket, I be in heaven. Milwaukee makes a great product from tools to outdoor apparel which I have both at my farm

Being from Milwaukee, at lease I would be warm with this jacket when we lose to Ohio State!

I have been looking at the axis system, thanks for the review. But is it really worth the price?

I work outside year round in PA, and like Rob, I'm also Addicted to being warm- sounds right up my alley!

I NEED this jacket! Let me say that working outside when the temps get into the 30's is BRUTAL (LOL) when you are used to the Phoenix summers of 115 degrees. I am originally from Michigan and truly understand cold but I can honestly say that there are times that the winters in AZ can feel just as cold as Michigan winters. All joking aside I could really use this jacket and would love to win it. Great video keep up the great reviews.

Im a Site Safety Health Officer in San Diego and i constantly have to be out on the field inspecting work. Rain or shine. So being prepared for a rainy or windy day with an M12 Heated Jacket would make my job more awesome!!!

I do a lot of pipe line work and this jacket would be great for all the different types of weather we end up in on a daily basis

My wife and I have been looking for ways to stay warm when we're out 4wheeling during winter. These would be perfect addition to our Milwaukee arsenal.

It would help me tremendously when I’m doing snow removal at work, cutting wood, and tearing up the trails in my rzr

One of these would make my roadside assistance calls a lot nicer while out on the streets during the winter. Going from a heated cab to the elements and back would make the cold days not so bad.

I need to win this jacket because i do 24 hour service calls and it gets so cold and night this would make a big diffrence

I need this system now! Being outside in the snow in Ohio SUCKS! Looking forward to HiViz variants soon!

What if you lay down in the ground often? Would that damage them?

Thank you! Great review, just bought my 7th kit! ❤❤

I treated myself to an early Christmas present, as they are a little pricey, and bought the model 302G-21L, dark gray hoodie, this was the only model that Home Depot was selling in the store, they were also selling XL. After I bought it I discovered they make red ones which I would’ve preferred. It came with the 1.5 battery, which gives a heating time of two hours, four hours, and I’m guessing six hours on the three settings. I have only ran the battery to empty on the highest and the middle settings. Love it, got to get my wife one! Also found out you can get an M 18 adapter, and of course you can always Use any of the higher powered M 12 batteries.

A jacket like this would come in so handy here in Wisconsin because we all know how cold it gets in the winter and how damp it gets in the early spring and late fall when those nasty easterly winds come directly off Lake Michigan. They put a chill right through your skin that seems to last for hours. A Milwaukee jacket would keep me from running into the house to warm up by taking a hot shower or drink several mugs of hot tea.

Since I work outside and live in Colorado I think I will have to put that jacket on the ol Christmas list - thanks for a great review

I purchased an M12 Toughshell coat and the zipper already pops apart when you zip the coat up. It has barely 3 months of use. It's still under warranty but after nearly 10 months I'm not sure I can find the receipt. Very disappointing for a over $200 coat. Any advice besides never buying Milwaukee products again? I love it until I found how weak the zipper is. I have a $100 carhartt coat thats 20 years old with no holes and a perfect zipper and I use it for heavy labor every day.

I need that System to keep warm! I ride my Motorcycle all year round and I work on a Flightline outside 8+ hours a day.

He makes a valid point. 😆 I'm miserable in my jacket when it's 2 degrees first thing on the job .

I would give it to my pops. He works on a dairy ranch and works rain or shine and when it rains over there it pores. Especially in the fall/ winter time he's out there 5-530am while most of us are still dreaming in our comfortable nice and warm beds. He does a lot of manuel labor, always moving around so the jacket with the tough shell is the one he needs to hold working around unpredictable livestock where it's always muddy. The tough shell jacket would keep him very warm all day especially when he's separating cattle while riding horses or quad with all that cold wind hitting his body. Thanks" COP" for the video review and the chance to win one, I know who ever wins will love the jacket!