WARNING: The Milwaukee heated jacket is a complete waste of money - Watch Before You Buy 

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i over heat when i use mine for work….. have to turn it off all the time i keep mine on low. don’t listen to this guy.

I'm 6-4 280 and normally wear a 2X or 3X jacket because I like them baggy but when I got this jacket I went with an XL because I thought having it tighter would be more beneficial and I was right. It keeps me warm and sometimes I do have to turn it off. Granted I live in Texas and it doesn't get terribly cold but it does what I need.

I have used the Milwaukee Hoodie ( not this jacket) for the last 5 years. It is the single best, most useful garment I have ever owned. I use it daily from October - April. In the colder months I wear a jacket over it which hugely increases the thermal efficiency. I really love it and highly recommend it.

I love my jacket. The bulk of the Battery does suck. And like you say you don't notice the heat much with a hood sweater on. I tighted up some strap so it's a tight fit around my waist and that seemed to help. It blocks the wind very well I hardly even need to turn it out. When I do have it on its below 0 and I have coveralls on so I put those on over the jacket so it presses the jacket closer to me and then when I turn the heat on I definitely feel it.

If they had made another battery pack specifically for the clothing, you'd complain about having to buy more batteries just for that. I could go all day with an M12 battery in my pocket without being inconvenienced by the slight bulk it adds. You can't expect a single piece of clothing to keep you as warm as if you were tucked up in bed, that's not how thermal layering works. But if it can keep the cold at bay until I am moving around enough to warm up naturally and prevent me from cooling down too much in the idle times in between, it is doing a good job.

Mine heat up small heating element . I dont know if it is like that or just broken . When I touched the heating elemnet, they are so small

The same for me , I keep thinking if it's on or not but don't get any hotter at all . Just warms up that's all

I got the Bosch hoodie in 3xl for the loose fit which I prefer. Biggest problem is that the battery wont last longer then 2 hours on full heat mode.

I totally agree with the purchase of a hoodie instead of the jacket. Using a nice Carhartt jacket over the hoodie is a perfect combination😊

I have 2 Heated hoodies and 1 heated jacket and I favor the hoodies because they are light weight and heating element works good but with the jacket it is good when I have my both the heated jacket and the hoodie on because the jacket will acts as a wind breaker which really helps both of them combined your extremely warm actually sweating while working. But my overall favorite is the hoodie due to it being so light weight.

I agree, just bought a tough shell milwaukee jacket for my wife and it was crap. Swapped it for one in my size, hoping it was just a faulty one and the replacement was just as bad. I'm in Australia, not super cold here, probably 14 degrees Celsius at the moment. I tried it on inside my house with a t-shirt on underneath and it's heating ability was very average. Taking it back tomorrow for a refund. Tools seem good though.

I'm using the M18 2.0 battery and the M18 power source to run mine. Plenty of heat and not shaped like a triangle, I don't own any M12 batteries so I don't know the size comparison.

Good advice. A heated vest/gilet is good for this reason. Start with a t shirt, then a heated vest, and then a jacket over that.

I have the Dewalt heated hoodie, jacket and winter coat. Depending on the temp depends witch I wear. Sweater around the house. Jacket in the shop. Cold snow days the coat. You need a heated coat for what your doing. Your using a jacket for a coat day.

I’m wearing one in winter in New Zealand while I watch this I just got it and I’m pretty happy with it. I don’t like the noise it makes but I’m more than happy with the heaters I had to size down to a medium I am normally a large that makes it work a lot better even through a Hoody.

If you work outside in below freezing temps, the jacket is worthless. Get the vest or hoodie and layer over the heated garment. Verified by 20 lineman.

Have a Makita jacket. Friggan awesome when I am standing around at an auction or sitting at the beach. The bulkiness of the battery is more than acceptable trade off. Pointer wearing a vest over the jacket helps. Bought mine at auction for $60.

Most ppl wear it wrong it’s supposed to be a tight fit close to the skin but in jacket form you feel restricted get the vest in a tight fit so you can put layers over it

I really like my jacket, when i put my hand on the outside i can't feel the heat escaping, but i sure feel it on the inside layers.

Work in a -20F freezer all day for work and it burns me up. Have to turn the heat down once my body heat contributes. It’s nice as hell when it’s cranked up all the way at 5am and im still half asleep. It eliminated layers upon layers and thus, increased mobility. I see your point about the battery. I would fit into a large in a regular jacket that’s fitted the same way as the Axis. I went with the XL for the ability to add more layers if it wasn’t warm enough. All that extra room makes the battery less noticeable.

And thanks for the review!

I got one of these last winter and couldn't agree more with everything you said. I'm glad it was a gift and I didn't pay for it. I found this video while researching heated clothes for this winter and I think a heated base layer is the way to go for me

I've bought 4 as I thought they were a good idea and worked well. I 1st had issues with the wiring inside the jacket shorting (quiet common. I fixed it myself as Milwaukee service told me it was landfill and wouldn't fix it. Happened on my hoodie also. Bare wires at the button. Just waiting to short. Returned the last one as it didnt heat properly. The worse thing is I have cooked both adapter/chargers in the jackets as this happens when it shorts costing 119 aud each whichbis 50% of the jacket price.. Really really poor quality and I don't use these for extreme work. Very unhappy.

I have just purchased my milwaukee here in UK because of all the videos saying that ita nace and toste but barely warms up , not sure if it's a fault one or if they are all only barely warm ? Any advice please , and my model ita M12 HJBL5 . WE DONT have the have shelf here in UK.

I am wondering if you have a defective jacket. I have a this same jacket with excellent results. But to each their own I suppose.

There is a mod so that you can use a m18 battery instead of the triangle 12 volt. Plus you can get extended capacity or a high output depending on your needs. Definitely think the m18 battery lays better.plus alot more run time.

I have a camo m12 jacket I wear for hunting. I literally can’t tell the difference when it’s on or off. I feel no heat from it. I do have a heated vest from Amazon, can’t even remember the brand but I feel that and when the battery dies it’s obvious. The m12 jacket is a really nice stand alone jacket… I will give it that but the heating part adds no extra warmth imo. I totally agree. Sucks cuz I was so excited about this to help me stay in the elements 🤷🏻‍♂️

I have both a vest and a jacket. The vest is a smarter system because its close to the base layer. The jacket as a stand-alone is pretty decent, and the battery is just a plus. It probably makes sense if you have a bunch of m12s lying around, but not so much as a first-time heated gear owner. The pack is a bit uncomfortable, but usually only driving. Its location is probably the best. Its not directly on your back, or in the front. You can always push it out of the way. There are generic square batteries that will fit the jacket flatter. That however will defeat the convenience of having so many batteries. btw, All heated jackets work by heating coils, so it really comes down to fit.

I don’t get it because my jacket is too hot when I wear it for work. I usually have to turn the heat off because I get so warm. Sounds to me like you got a defective one. My only complaint would be I would like the option to be able to turn the lights off, so I don’t look like a billboard.

Get a 3000ma use battery pack with female to USB adapter. It’s last up to 18 hours with full heat.

Hmm, probably better to use a standard flat power brick with the jacket, instead of that lump of a battery it comes with. Something like a Debwu or RGVOTA portable battery with in/out USBC as replacement. They are flat rectangular power banks.

I agree with you man they do have to upgrade this. It is not that warm. It is not feel like a warm blanket heat.

If you work outside and want something to make it a little bearable get the jacket!!! You will need to get extra batteries if you wanna run it on high apl day! I got 2 offbrand batteries for 30 bucks

Thank you for the honest and thorough review!

Great reviews and informations.

You didn’t know if it was on because you wore it OVER a (what appears to be) a thick hoodie so all the heat was going out to the environment.

Have you reviewed the Milwaukee heated gloves?

1st: get a real Gas Snow Blower! 2nd: my $7k Milwaukee investment means I have plenty of M12 & M12 hi-capacity batteries charged and ready to use so this jacket works for me. And the jacket-only option costs me $149 + $11 shipping

Thanks so much for the video

my local home depo finally put these out. the jackets are 200, the batteries are 60 and the chargers are 30. at the time only 2 sold. these used to be good so im guessing they changed something

I've had mine for almost 2 years, and it stopped heating up. I don't even use it for outdoor work. 😢

I don’t have that particular brand jacket but I absolutely love my heated jacket! If you want a little more comfort, buy one and try it out for yourself. 😉

Guy, you just said with only a T shirt on under it, you could feel the warmth. The you said with extra layers your skin didn't feel the warmth of the heaters. I think the point of the jacket is you don't wear a lot under it, so the heat coils are closer to your skin. Ever try to put something over it?

I got mine at Home Depot at the end of the season for $115.00 with battery. I wear it in Nevada. It's perfect for what I use it for.

I use the hoody under multiple hoodies for insulation. I don’t notice the battery anymore, it’s a pain to change it since it’s my base layer, but I can deal with that if it means warmth. My only complaint is the battery on high only last about an hour. On low, it’s about 4 hours. I bought multiple Chinese batteries, but I recommend buying Milwaukee brand. The Chinese batteries don’t like the Milwaukee charger and tend to do the flashing show which means bad battery. I just pull battery off and plug back in and it charges. The Chinese batteries are finicky, but im not complaining. I got 8 for about $70. I’d only have 2 Milwaukee brand for that price.

Nice cabinets! 👌

The best way to use the heated jacket is to sell it and buy the heated hoodie instead. Then wear a coat over it, and your golden. It holds the heat in.

Have the exact same jacket works amazing!!!

I'm feel the same it's a nice looking jacket but doesn't feel that warm to me and battery life sucks. On high it lasted about 3 hours. I know i can probably make it last longer on a lower setting but like i said on high just feels kinda warm. I've had it for a week now and honestly i wouldn't recommend it. Sorry guys it's a fail for me.

I would not recommend wasting money on the m12 heated jacket. My battery is full yet the jacket refuses to turn on.

If that triangle configuration isnt good then try the makita one thats 2x as big

so to sumarize: 1. idiot reason 2. idiot reason 3. using wrong ........... right, great video.

Thank you for your honest opinionated review. Ignore the rude comments. Your review was helpful

I have the vest!!!!! It is my absolute best tool!!!! I ride the Harley with it, ... Going to the broncos game today!!!! It's 15 degrees

Bought 5 tough shell. Will return all of them. just doesnt keep you warm.

I have the heated vest. Don't mind the battery in the front pocket. Works best with a tight fleece vest over it. It presses the heat coils onto my body and I feel the heat. By itself under a coat , not so warm.

THIS IS THE BEST JACKET I'VE EVER PURCHASED IT'S AWESOME HAD MINE FOR 2 DAYS IT'S INCREDIBLE GREAT JOB MILWAUKEE I'M ABOUT TO PURCHASE THE HOODIE. I THINK THEY SHOULD START MAKING HEATED TROUSERS TOO. (TRY NOT TO BE SOO NEGATIVE ABOUT A GREAT PRODUCT FROM A GREAT COMPANY) MAYBE MILWAUKEE CAN COLLABORATE WITH CARHARTT SOME DAY

Thank you for steering me away from this. I almost bought it. Instead bought a kenimoto headed hoodie and an action5 heated jacket for work - haven't received either of them so can't review those yet.

what i love mine.

You nailed it!!! I have the jacket and have the same feeling. I don’t really feel the heat. I am going for the hoodie. Always were a hoodie and with the heat only having to go through a T-shirt will work better.

They guy is wearing this jacket with nothing on top of it. What did you think is going to happen? I live in northern Alberta where it is regularly -30 C and sometimes -40 C and with the wind chill factor it can feel as cold as -60C. I wear my heated in Milwaukee jacket with a winter coat over top of it. It is an absolute life saver. It keeps me toasty warm, even hot when the weather is absolutely awful outside. If you don't put something over top of this jacket, of course all the heat is going to simply escape. I am middle aged now and really fell the cold but I need to get work done. This jacket is wonderful. Furthermore, if you put a heavy winter coat on top of this jacket, it will also keep the battery warm too which will make it last longer. If you are cold in winter and/or have to outside for long periods of time, this jacket is for you. You can even get adapters and plug it into a 12 volt outlet on your quad, motorcycle or snowmobile and be outside for hours. if you are going to be snowmobiling miles from nowhere, hope for the best but prepare for the worst of course. Dress appropriately so you can stay warm even if this jacket fails, but I don't think it will.

But does it warm your hands when you put them in the pockets

I’d say the way your describing this wear a tshirt then this then a soft hoodie over this coat or overalls

M12 hoodie under a goretex shell 👍👍

I really would expect better from Milwaukee.

So you’re wearing the jacket wrong?

That glitch at 1:00 scared the poop outta me

put a jacket over it to keep the heat in

This dude is smoking crack. It's a really nice windproof, waterproof jacket... with heating pads in it. I never really even notice the battery in the pocket unless it just happens to get between my back and my seat. Sometimes this jacket alone is so warm I don't even use the heat. And I work outdoors, so when it's cold enough to need the heater, it's VERY nice to have it, and it runs for hours on high. And it's a milwaukee battery, so put it on the charger and it's full charged in like 10 mins.

No reason for me to watch the video to the end. I love mine. I have had no problems. Use it for work, riding the motorcycle, walking the dog. The battery storage is a bit uncomfortable. But I probably have 15 of the m12 batteries ready to go at all times for other tools so it is convenient for me.

Mine lasted 8 years and worked great

Where one that fits or put on a carhart suit over it and you will damn sure know it at 30 below...i do

The Milwaukee jacket is awesome when it heats up it feels like you're sitting heated car seat only have one complaint Milwaukee should have made a highest level super hot where once you got the jacket super warm you could adjust the heat level cuz it takes a few minutes for the jacket to warm up after wearing it on high for like 15-20 minutes then I have to adjust the level down a notch or I start feeling like it's burning my chest so yeah that guy in the video he's totally incorrect about the jacket he must not be a fan of Milwaukee

After reading the comments I have to wonder if some of these jackets work better than others for whatever reason. Honestly mine is great.

Bought the coat, didn't work outta the box , fk sakes, gotta return it now

Mine works great

I have the M12 powered hoodie, and it's Mint condition for any weather with the power adjustment level. It is a great idea and to layer up. I will agree to disagree with this dude.

agree 100%. just bought one, cant tell if its on or off, unless i take off my gloves and feel where the element is. might work in cool climates, but utterly useless in canada. froze my a$$ off wearing this.

Get the vest

Lol this must be a dewalt rep. 😅😅 my Milwaukee hoodie is one the best items I’ve ever purchased

I have the zip hoodie and I wear it as a base layer under a jacket and it works perfect. This guy is entitled to his opinion but he is wrong.

Gotta wear the vest that's the key

Huh. Project Farm seemed to like that jacket.

Yeah you are nuts. Wear this under your jump suit and you can start warm indefinitely. If you expect a THIN jacket to keep your whole body magically warm.. heated or not, then the problem is your expectations.

Get the Hoodie

I like mine.

4:34 no shlt sherlock. It should be used as a base layer.

Thats odd. I read a lot of good reviews on it.

Dude I have wore this jacket for about five or six years now and I definitely know it's on if you can't feel it just give up and except your dead again five to six years and wouldn't give it up for anything

You’re absolutely right this jacket from Milwaukee is a piece of crap. It doesn’t heat up properly. It’s a joke and the batteries are a joke as well because they’re too cumbersome.😂

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you can actually buy the m18 power source and use a 2ah m18 battery lol its bigger.. but its atleast flat :P

Got mine for a $100 today

Dude is goofy the DeWalt jacket is very much garbage. Love my milwakee heated jacket dont let this video push you away from buying one. Love mine and im sure you"ll love it

I got this years ago and there's a bit of a learning curve to its ideal use. Mine is much larger than I'd thought would be ideal but it ended up working well. The more layers you put under it makes you feel the heat less directly to avoid overheating but also helps you keep warmer in lower temperatures by holding more heat in the internal layers. I've found the key to keeping the heat in is using it as a base layer besides maybe a thin t-shirt if not in combination with some kind of thicker button up shirt and layer over top of it with a well fitting thin rain jacket at least like a grundens. If you want to be really warm use a warm hoodie or coat over the heated coat and under the outer rain coat. I hardly notice the battery in the front of the jacket and always keep a few batteries ready and charging in case of extra cold weather while not moving much. I find it completely unnecessary to use the heat while doing hard physical work due to overheating personally and impossible to have multiple layers zipped up holding in heat in those situations. Don't wash the coat with the battery in it. For $200 I'd say it's worth it, it would be better if it was completely waterproof with a hood though as well as the stitching and materials being stronger.

Lets cry about some more about nothing

Heat sucks

Ok I call bs he just wants to be on utube

You could do ororo the battery is much smaller.