I live in Minnesota, so you got a Thumbs Up and Sub, not only because it was a good review, but for standing OUTSIDE in 20 degree temps with wind just to do the review. That's commitment.
My name is Tom. I'm from West Virginia. I don't know about the jacket But I have a Milwaukee Hoody I've had 3 years, I've got 3-batteries.everything still works and it's been washed several times. Getting another for Christmas I give it a thumbs Up.
I have owned my Milwaukee jacket for just about 2 years now and I absolutely love it I have the soft heated jacket and I absolutely love it nowhere and tear really seen after being used pretty consistently and I am out in the weather conditions almost everyday. I bought myself a DeWalt jacket while I was on sale. It seems to be definitely a lighter jacket but is also a very good windbreaker when the heating elements are not on. I bought the one that had the heated arms which is the only thing that really pushed me to buy it to see if there was a huge difference between the DeWalt and the Milwaukee. I'm a big fan of both you can't lose with either of these
I bought the Milwaukee black jacket last fall And I have used it now for About a year and I absolutely love it. It is extremely durable I have machine washed it probably 50 to 60 times it comes clean very easily it still looks really nice even though I have worked in it every day. Even at $200 it was an amazing by and would definitely do it again
I have a total of 3 DeWalt heated jackets one is a ladies one for my wife very stylish and never had to use the heat setting in it she says it's plenty warm enough I have the high visible one that's also rainproof it's a two piece and I also have the high visible orange camo hunting one never had a problem with any of them had them for over 4 years all three of them works fine been washed and dried in the dryer on low setting love them
Home Depot just had an incredible sale. Milwaukee jacket kit with an extra 2.0 battery, $150 plus tax, free shipping. Jacket two 2.0 batteries plus charger. Could be warmer, but anything helps.
They need to make more accessories for these jackets. I am a motorcycle rider and I have been looking at motorcycle heated gear . The many different brands have jacket liners with gloves , pants , and sock connections already on the jackets . You can opt for any combo you want each interconnected with a separate temp. control . I would love to see both tool makers to expand their lines with full gear options. With their battery technology I know many contractor /construction /landscaping / hunters /motorcycle (every) guys would immediately pick their power tool brand over anything else.
I couldn't agree more with you. I'm also a motorcycle rider looking at this stuff and couldn't be more excited for the possibilities, particularly being warm OFF of the motorcycle. It's absolutely insane that they don't start utilizing this across other brands outside of power tools. Ride safely!
There are many companies out there that make heated jackets. If memory serves me correctly, that’s where Milwaukee Tools got the idea. Anyhow, many heated jackets that serve the motorcycle world. They just aren’t as versatile as a tool company where you can use batteries for multiple things
I'm also in lawn maintenance and use the Milwaukee (same model as yours, just black). I would agree that because the jacket itself is thicker, the heating gets "blocked" a bit. If you don't layer up too much underneath, then it's still quite warm. I wished it were a bit warmer. I really wanted the red or gray, but it didn't match our work uniforms and since it's primarily for work, I had to go black. I love the comments about "why does your jacket have a light on it?".
Hey!! Just a shout out for all the WOMEN out there - I received the women's Dewalt heated jacket as a present this past Christmas - It is awesome.. the styling is a bit different than the men's, it is more form fitting and stylish, and IT DOES COME WITH A HOOD (removable). It is nice as you said, because it is thinner and keeps the heating elements closer to you. I am investing the another battery as it runs out fairly quickly when on the high setting. It also has the phone charging option as well as the ability to store the battery on the interior as well as the exterior. I'm still learning all of the options, but I've found it to be very comfortable! Overall, this is an excellent jacket, great styling and I've receive compliments whenever I've worn it! Just thought you should have info on the ladies option! Thanks for the blog!
Hey Heidi. What model number did you get? I'm looking at one for my wife. Also considering a vest verses a jacket as it/they will be worn under another jacket. Thanks for your input!
Have had a Milwaukee heated sweatshirt for 3 years now. Heats very well, only wear and tear has been at the hands of sheet metal, as is normal for me. A little needle&thread action, and it keeps on going. Chose the sweatshirt over a jacket so that I can layer it under another coat for work, hunting, motorcycle, or whatever else I need.
I am a dewalt fanboy with 5 dewalt batteries but I will be getting the Milwaukee jacket and buy more batteries for it because it looks cool and I like compliments.
Just picked up the jacket came with a 3.0 ah battery. Also both a milwaukee drill came with two 1.5 batteries. Do you think those will work with my milwaukee heated jacket or do I need to buy a 2.0 or another 3.0?
well thats gonna be a late christmas present for me! i gotta go with the dewalt ive got all dewalt tools, love them never owned milwaukee so cant say obviously dewalt and milwaukee are the leading two power tool brands and know they will hold up love the videos brian keep it up
My thoughts as I own 2 Milwaukee jackets + the little lady has her own jacket & hoodie. Additionally I own a DeWalt jacket & she has the DeWalt Hoodie. I can't comment on the life in the DeWalt batteries as I do NOT use them. Yes I have the DeWalt batteries, but I found that the battery would disconnect from it's base too easily, when working, & thus, the heat would turn off. As it happens the Milwaukee battery holder attaches perfectly to the DeWalt power cord Battery life; on High 2 hrs is the max life, Med will give me a little over 3 hrs & a full 6 hrs on the low power setting. The Fall of 2019, I picked up some M12 XC 3.0 batteries. On high power I can get 6 hrs of heat & haven't bothered to see what the life span is on Med or Low level heat settings. The Larger XC 3.0 battery can be a PITA, when you are wearing the jacket in a vehicle, as you will need to position it, so it doesn't "dig into your back/left side. I have never used the heated pockets as I use my jacket as part of a layering system, with the jacket typically inside an insulated wood shirt/jacket. In my experience, the Dewalt jacket produces more heat & will typically drain the M12 batteries at a faster rate, than in the Milwaukee jackets. I am not a fan of "hoodies" in general, but the little lady loves them & never wears her Milwaukee jacket. Since we just purchased her Milwaukee hoodie, I can't say if she prefers one over the other I originally purchased her Milwaukee jacket 1st, for use when she was a passenger on my motorcycle, in the early or late parts of our season, when it's a bit chilly. I had a 12v hard wired jacket, but the alternator on the motorcycle didn't have enough output for both of us to wear a heated jacket & the Milwaukee performed the task perfectly
I 've had the Milwaukee heated jacket for 4 years. Rarely even use the heat to be honest. It fits in a way that traps in body heat. Allowed me to retire my Tough Duck winter parka!
I use a Milwaukee at work. Use a 4ah battery and managed all day wear on the medium setting. Going to get a 6ah battery. Just washed it for the first time and seems to be fine. Always alittle unnerving washing something electric. I combine that with Milwaukee's bib overalls which are lighter than carhartts.
Sold! I wish I would’ve found your video 2.5 hours ago when searching many sites I got frustrated…YOU got right to the point and literally answered every question I had. I personally like the DeWalt jacket better because I’m using mostly on my motorcycle and you said it’s lighter has more mobility and I’d really never use the heated pockets, but if I had to work outside in the freezing snow and sleet I’d pick the Milwaukee jacket because it’s thicker and I’d use the heated pockets more. Thank you for taking the time to do this and getting right to the point.
Dewalt 20v work style safety yellow I was working construction and needed safe and warm, this fit the bill for me I have lg an xl depending upon weather.
I've owned the dewalt for 3 years trouble free. I have no need for heated pockets, I would get fired if I stood around with my hands in my pockets all day!
I love my dewalt jacket. I have a 20v max 5 ah battery. Can run on high for two work days before having to recharge. Only thing that bums me is the lack of heated pockets. As a side note, I snowboard and this jac let with the 5 ah battery has kept me warm in -10 degree weather. What would be awesome is a heated beanie and or gloves that can link into the jackets power source. That's my dream.
Ok, so if any of the Milwaukee or Dewalt guys see this comment, you need to make these jackets accept a skull cap warmer as an accessory so it will plug into the jacket collar somewhere. Something like the Under Armour Heat Gear with warmer strips that plug into the jacket for us guys that like winter fishing, that would be an awesome accessory to the jacket!
Love my Milwaukee, like this video says it's a warm jacket before even adding the electric heat. I do wish it had a heating element on the back neck like my Ororo vest, with the pocket warmer that would make it a perfect heated coat.
Forgot to add the dewalt battery can move from your back to your side. Really helpful if you're driving a truck or car for work but still work outside because you got a lump of a battery in your back if your wearing the Milwaukee hoodie and you can't switch it from what I heard. That being said, I went dewalt just because that's what my friend uses in his garage when I work outside, I got a free charger from dewalt. Although the warm hand option is cool, I'll stick to wearing gloves, and worse case scenario buying some "hand warmers" for a couple bucks. I also like the more mobility of dewalt jacket. I imagine you can put a pea coat on top of it if you have to. Also with the dewalt jacket you can use any size dewalt battery that's 20v. But I heard you can't do that with Milwaukee
I have the Milwaukee jacket and hoodie, both are great, but I agree about the hood. My wife and 5 year old son saw a heated Craftsman jacket with a removable hood and got it for me for Christmas. It turns out its compatible with the Milwaukee battery and adapter. Go take a look. it's a much warmer jacket, and the pockets are always on with the jacket. It will be great for really cold days, but it's much heavier than the Milwaukee jacket, so I don't think I'll need the heat on very high. My personal preference up to this point has been the hoodie with a warm jacket that I don't mind getting dirty, but then you don't get the pockets. This Craftsman jacket may be the best of both worlds!
Got the Milwaukee heated hoodie and their Jacket.. OMG they are bad*** ! ! ! Get the Milwaukee... heated hands, battery location is perfect and I'm in and out of 30+ cars a day inspecting. The battery can charge your phone too and works with tools. Win Win ! ! !
I have a m12 hoodie that I’ve had for 5 years still works just old Now I have the new tough shell jacket to put over the hoodie Milwaukee is where it’s st 💯
I bought the Milwaukee this year, I love it. Bought a second battery too, on High it lasts about 3 hours medium about five hours, on low it will last all day.
Go up to the Milwaukee 3in1. The liner/ sweater has the heaters in it and the outer layer is just a real nice strong coat. The battrry pocket in the side is big enough you can fit an m18 with power source and your run time will triple.
I work outside for 11 hours a day doing sewer cctv work. My jacket ion high last an hour and a half to 2 hours max then I have a second battery with me and leave the Dea done in the truck to charge. It's very durable and pretty thick so it does keep me warm. The thing I found is that it gives u a slow paulse of heat it spikes then cools the spikes again so I find wearing a sweater under it works well
I have a Milwaukee heated hoodie and heated toughshell. Love them both! It needs to be a tight fit and dont wear too much clothes underneath or the heat won't make it to you. Outstanding product overall in my opinion.
I have 2 of these Milwaukee jackets. One black (1yr old) and one red (3yrs old). The jackets are actually warm without the heat on. The heating element is nice when it hits single digits outside though.
Milwaukee made 2, I got the first one just because it has a hood but I like all of the features on the 2nd one, if they made the 2nd one with a hood I would definitely get it.
I use the Snap-On jacket and hoodie. Also has heated pockets. And the batteries are pretty small. About the size of a cell phone, but about an inch thick. And u are able to have a battery in both side pockets, since the power cable runs thru and piggy backs to both pockets. It's $280 and comes with 1 battery and a detachable hood.
Milwaukee heated Axis Jacket is by far the goat, thick outer skin while still lighter than a normal Carhartt. If looks could kill the probably will! Phenomenal!
Seth Older the axis doesn’t have the heated pockets though, correct? That’s really what I’m looking for, I’m and outside electrician, 10 hour work day, handling cold conduit freezes my hands fast, it would be nice to have the option of warm pockets , even if it’s only a couple minutes at a time.
First let me say that the video was well done and straight to the point. If I have to listen to five minutes of rambling and your favorite music, then you've already lost me. None of that here, and I really appreciate that. You gave us the information in a straightforward way. Thank you. I have the Dewalt jacket, and my decision was based entirely on the fact that I have Dewalt cordless tools, and lots of batteries that can be dual purposed to the jacket. The Milwaukee looks good as well. I'd say it's a toss up. Stay away from the cheap knock offs as much as possible.
the one downside I keep hearing about milwakee heated sweater from 3 years ago is the battery placement is terrible when you're wearing a tool pouch. i don't know if they moved it away from your kidney or not. I have all Milwaukee power tools and this complaint is the only thing thats kept me from getting a Milwaukee heated jacket.
Waiting for it 2 go on sale for $99.99 does every year, only heard good thing on the milwaukee sweater.. plus I already invested in some m18 tools love milwaukee !!!
Where?? According to the actual website the product is no longer available. I’m really wanting to get this for my boyfriend for work. Any tips on where to buy this type of stuff would be appreciated (:
I’ve got the original Milwaukee heated jacket Love it some and heating elements are going out sadly but still my favorite jacket to wear might buy the hoodie to go with it under it at least.
Thanks for this video! I'm in Florida and trying to find something for an overly-air conditioned office and the tip about the pockets is definitely one to add to the Pro column.
I Bought heated rechargeable gloves and they are the best piece of clothing I have purchased. The brand is called Volt they are not cheap but they are worth the money, if you are outdoors often in cold weather then you will definitely like them.
I have the dewalt jacket going on 4 years now. Love it! I purchased a larger 20v max mb200 battery and it lasts much longer than the battery it came with. I haven't run this battery out in a night yet. I typically run my jacket on med-low. High is just too hot for me. The jacket has been washed several times and still works perfect. Mine has the zipper pockets. These work perfect for me since I keep things in my pockets and don't want to have to worry about loosing things while I work, keys, phone, gloves, etc. it also has a USB to charge with options of running the cord to a few different pockets.If you have to be out in the cold weather I highly recommend this jacket. My wife even has one and loves it as well.
Great video! Excellent content. Thanks for posting. I live in Wisconsin and I have a new Milwaukee heated coat. It replaces my first gen Milwaukee coat. I had that one for 5 years finally the seams in the back tore open. I loved the first one. Don't much like the new one. It is not warm. I have to wear more layers over it. Probably going to try the Dewalt next time...
I have had the Dewalt for one year. Dewalt refused to warranty it and told me they don't care. The little teeth on either side of the zipper tracks are popping off in numbers. I am a homeowner who hand washes and takes care of my jacket. This jacket is cheaply made and there is no way it will last in the field when it fails after light use in the hands of a homeowner!! I am rethinking owning so many Dewalt tools when they didn't take care of me as a customer for this ridiculousness!!
Milwaukee sent me out one of their non heated NO DAYS OFF hooded sweatshirts and it is very nice and very warm and comfortable and I really like it, to buy one it's $70 so a lot cheaper than a heated one. I have never used a heated one but I am not one to get particularly cold easily so I guess my question is do you think the heated jackets are worth 2 to 4 times as much as the regular none heated Milwaukee NO DAYS OFF hooded sweatshirt? I am kind of assuming it all depends on where you live and work, I live in Utah and it gets cold here but not unbearably cold so I have always gotten by fine with hoodies and this Milwaukee NO DAYS OFF hoodie just takes it to the next level for me and is much warmer than any of my other hoodies and it has no problem keeping me plenty warm, of course the temperature here usually never drops below 20 degrees in the winter.
I just got one from my wife for Christmas the only thing I don't like about it, it doesn't have a hood it also could use a head phone jack or blue tooth just because I have my head phones in all day at work
What kinda fabric is the outside of the dewalt jacket made out of? My boyfriend is a welder and only wears 100% cotton, I’m struggling with finding a heated cotton jacket for him!
check out 8k flex warm designed in the uk has a phone app that you can connect too to use the heat setting and the battery pack is 7200 mah and the battery bank is tiny i think 180 grams best jacket on the market check the out 8kflexwarm.com/
Milwaukee jacket. The heated pockets is a must and battery is way more comfortable. Then us the dewalt heated hoody for working in and us both wilwaukee 12v batt and the dewalt 20v for long time heat us. Love them both. Going on to 2yrs now still work great!
I have Ravean heated jackets. Loved the 1.0 version. Really love the new 2.0. Heated jacket, heated pockets or gloves, heated hood. Both were Kickstarter. I’ll buy a second set of 2.0 gloves as soon as they’re available. Heating elements down each finger.
Literally just got the axis hooded M12 jacket kit today at Rural farm.... currently waiting for the battery to charge up, which must have been completely dead because it's taking forever.... does the light on the charger turn green when it's charged?
I’ve got the M12 hoodie. It was cheaper and probably a little better to layer over the top of it and keep the heat in. But if that dewalt is 20v, it’s gonna be a better platform for my backpack tools and impact. Always a dilemma with these two.
Great video. I don’t usually like red, but that jacket color looks cool. I wanna buy my dad one for Christmas and am maybe thinking the red instead of black and I might want one now to, I’m hearing you can get different battery upgrades? No wonder why you were talking so fast, It was 20 degrees lol. But yeah if you would of put that Milwaukee jacket on you would of been toasty
i wear ororo hoodie which is nice cus u can layer another jacket (wind proof) on top. the ororo only covers me upper body chest and the upper back and how much i get battery life 4 hrs on high mode only.
Your killing me I just bought the Milwaukee hoodie based on your review- I have watched a few videos on the jacket also but I wasn’t convinced- but after watching your review I purchased that also - you went over everything-- Thanks
I have a DeWalt work grate the first year ,now it don't work. It is warm without having a heater on in warmer weather .but for the colder day the fact that it only is warranty for a year and it was dead in a year
Red or black no diff . lithium ion batts plus heating coils same shit different color needed in high visibility for road service or for idiots that think jogging in road at night is healthy
Seems silly it has to be worn snug without the added bulk of layers to “feel the heat “. Plus has a short battery life. Why wouldn’t someone just wear base layer with say a decent carhart or winter coat and forget the batteries... seems like a waste of money to me .
it's some trendy ass shit for sure. the lights look pretty and the jacket can withstand a beating but... its trendy. one thing I do like is the USB port on the batter of the milwakiee- running a chord underside of the jacket though either the inside or outside top pockets to charge a device is very clever!
