Just as I’ve talked extensively over the past few years about electric caddies being the next big thing in golf in the Midwest (when was the last time you played a private club and didn’t see at least one in almost every single foursome?), I believe that the next major trend around here will be heated gear, and there has never been a better time to dip your feet into this up-and-coming craze than right now with all the incredible Black Friday and holiday deals up for grabs!
Not many people know much about heated apparel, though, and especially not many have worn and tested multiple brands to be able to speak intelligently about their features and benefits, and which are the best and for what products.
I’m here to change that today as I present to you The WiscoGolfAddict Guide to Heated Apparel.
What you need to know when considering heated apparel:
- Battery life: One other thing to consider is the ease of knowing how much battery life is left. Weston Store has the best solution for this that I’ve seen as it has a read-out on the battery telling you (from 0-99) how much juice you’ve got left
- The heat seating will significantly affect the battery life. A low, steady setting will keep you cozy for much longer than leaving the heat on high.
- Heating zones: Where is the apparel providing heat?
- The most underrated section of the body, to me, is the neck – Weston Store’s heated neckline is a game-changer!
- Temperature: 130 degrees is typically a great temperature for staying warm, but some products (eg: G-Tech’s military-grade handwarmers) can get up to 210-plus degrees. The most important thing is where that heat is being transferred to (heating zones, above).
- Price: Heated apparel is really expensive, so take advantage of these holiday deals while they’re around. Please note that some in this article literally end today, so if they are no longer valid when you read this then just use our exclusive discount codes provided for the best possible pricing.
Our Favorite Brands:
Weston Store
Exclusive discount code: GOLFSALE for 20% off, including sale pricing
Warranty: 3-year limited warranty on heating elements; 1-year limited warranty on batteries. Heated accessories (glove liners, socks, hats) have a 1-year limited warranty on heating elements and batteries
Links to WiscoGolfAddict product reviews:
Specializing in heated jackets, vests, gloves, socks and hats, Weston Store uses carbon fiber heating elements that are powered by rechargeable lithium-ion batteries. Their products have three heat settings and can provide up to 10 hours of warmth on a single charge, making them one of the longest lasting batteries on the market today.
Their products are made of durable and water-resistant materials and have a slim, stylish design. While the jacket, for example, does not feel heavy, it more than makes up for it with the heat provided. That said, if you run out of juice skiing or snowboarding, it’s not as substantially padded as some others on the market (eg: Ororowear).
Some of Weston’s most popular products:
Heated jackets and coats:
Whether fleece or “puffy” in style, Weston’s heated jackets are probably my favorite overall jacket because of the back neckline – this is such a great feature! Jackets and fleeces are available for men and women, as well as hoodies and sweatshirts. Most are around $300 MSRP but you can get a massive deal on them right now during Black Friday weekend, plus our GOLFSALE discount that brings down the upgraded battery versions (the upgraded batteries for all heated apparel is a big deal as it prolongs your wear and how often you have to charge) to a much more manageable cost. Through our site you can get the upgraded heated jacket today, for example, as low as $141.21.
These coats have four heating zones (two on the chest, one on the back and one on the collar) and can reach up to 140 degrees. It has a waterproof and windproof shell, a faux fur trim on the hood, a drawstring waist and multiple pockets. The fleeces have a soft fleece fabric and detachable hood, making it perfect for those freezing occasions when you want a hood, or maybe without it while raking leaves in the fall in cool temps.
Heated gloves and glove liners:
The glove liners are slightly more expensive than the gloves and can fit under any favorite pair of gloves you already own. The gloves are an all-in one solution and are classic black with a button on the wrist to control the heat level. The glove liners retail for $319.99/pair but are available for Black Friday at $119.95/pair (take an additional $23.99 off with our exclusive discount code GOLFSALE). Similarly, the gloves retail for $300/pair but can be purchased during Black Friday weekend for $149.95 or $119.96/pair with code GOLFSALE.
The heating elements on these gloves and liners are on the back of the hand and fingers and can reach up to 150 degrees. They are thin and flexible and the liners can be worn under any gloves. They also have a nice touch-screen compatible index finger and thumb so you won’t have to take your gloves off to use your phone.
Both are perfect for deer hunting season.
Heated socks:
The best heated socks on the market that we’ve tested, especially the upgraded heated socks 2.0. Retailing for $300/pair, they are currently (at the time of this writing) available for Black Friday at $124.95 ($99.96 with our exclusive discount code GOLFSALE!) and are perfect for hunters, fans going to Packer games or golfers playing that frigid Thanksgiving or Christmas morning round on frozen tundra.
Volt Heat
Exclusive discount code: WISCOGOLFADDICT for 20% off, including sale pricing
Warranty: Heated clothes (gloves, vest, hoodie) have a lifetime warranty on heating elements and a 1-year limited warranty on batteries. Temperature controllers, electrical plugs, connectors, solder joints and connection cables are also covered for one year.
Links to WiscoGolfAddict product reviews:
What we love about Volt Heat:
Volt offers great heated clothing for skiing, hunting, cycling and working and features Zero Layer heating technology that uses ultra-thin heating panels powered by rechargeable batteries. Their products have four heat settings (most have three) and can provide up to 12 hours of warmth on a single charge. They use high-quality fabrics and materials and have a comfortable, functional fit.
Some of Volt’s most popular products:
THZ heated thermal half-zip pullover:
This is my personal go-to heated pullover and the heated gear I use most on the golf course. It has a great two-zone heated system where it warms the upper back and neck areas and, fairly lightweight, is versatile as either a pullover or undergarment. The shirt is mostly black with gray and neon yellow accents and sporty in overall appearance.
Regularly priced at $149.95, readers of WiscoGolfAddict can pick up this great starter piece of heated apparel for just $119.96 after discount.
Radiant 5V heated vests and jackets:
Volt’s vests have three heating zones (two on the chest and one on the back) and can reach up to 135 degrees. The vests have a quilted nylon shell and a fleece lining, are lightweight and warm. They have a stand-up collar and two zippered pockets to keep your valuables protected.
The slick-looking black 5V heated vests are currently on sale for Black Friday at $129.95, or $103.96 using our exclusive discount code WISCOGOLFADDICT. Similarly, you can pick up a heated jacket, regularly priced at $229.95, for $183.96. Women’s jackets are currently on sale for $169.95 or $135.96 after discount.
Tatra 7V heated gloves:
These gloves have heating elements on the palm, back of the hand and all fingers and can reach up to 150 degrees. They have a leather palm and a nylon shell that are water-resistant and breathable, and a cinch cord cuff and wrist strap to allow you to get a snug fit.
Retailing at $179.95, readers of WiscoGolfAddict can get an extra 20% off using our exclusive discount code WISCOGOLFADDICT.
Omega 5V heated hoodie:
This hoodie has three heating zones (two on the chest and one on the back) and can reach up to 135 degrees. It has a cotton-polyester blend fabric and a fleece lining for soft, cozy comfort, and a drawstring hood and kangaroo pocket for warming your hands.
Regularly priced at $169.95, readers of our site can pick these up for a great price of $135.96 using our exclusive discount code WISCOGOLFADDICT.
Volt small heated blanket:
The perfect accessory to keep in the side pocket of your bag for convenient use, the small heated blanket by Volt also works great as a seat warmer (eg: for a golf cart or outdoor sporting event) or lap blanket to keep your hands and legs warm between shots.
Ororo / Ororowear
Exclusive discount code: WISCO20 for 20% off
Warranty: Heated clothes (jacket, vest, hoodie, parka, pants) have a 3-year limited warranty on heating elements and a 1-year limited warranty on batteries. Heated accessories (socks, gloves, scarves, seat cushions, hand warmers) have a 1-year limited warranty on heating elements and batteries
Links to full WiscoGolfAddict product reviews:
What we love about Ororo:
Ororo is the most popular brand of heated vests that I’ve seen “out in the wild.” To me, they have the best-looking vest in the game and it’s incredibly comfortable and easy to wear with or under anything.
Some of Ororo’s most popular products:
Heated fleece and quilted vests:
Ororo’s vests have four heating zones (two on the chest, one on the mid-back and one on the collar) and can reach up to 130 degrees. The fleeces have a fleece fabric and polyester lining that’s warm and breathable, a stand-up collar and two zippered pockets. Readers of WiscoGolfAddict can get the classic vests, regularly priced at $169, for $136 using our 20% discount code WISCO20 (discounts cannot be combined with Ororo).
Classic heated jacket:
This jacket has three zones (two on the chest and one on the mid-back) and can reach up to 130 degrees. It has a soft-shell fabric and a fleece lining that is water-resistant and windproof, a detachable hood and two side pockets to keep your valuables dry and safe. The classic heated jacket retails for $189.99 but is available during Black Friday weekend for $139.99. After Black Friday weekend, you can get it using our exclusive discount code WISCO20 for $151.99.
Twin Cities 3-in-1 Heated gloves:
These gloves have heating elements on the back of the hand and the fingers and can reach up to 150 degrees. They have a 3-in-1 design that consists of a heated liner, a waterproof shell and a touchscreen-compatible glove, and feature a wrist strap and drawstring cuff for a secure fit.
These gloves retail for $169 and can be purchased for $136 using our exclusive discount code.
Ororo also has really nice heated mittens and a green and yellow “Bay City” heated hand warmer that is colored perfectly for wearing to January and February games at Lambeau Field. This particular hand warmer is part of their Black Friday doorbusters deals at just $99 this weekend.
G-Tech Apparel
Exclusive discount code: WISCOGOLFADDICT for 20% off
Warranty: Heated hand warmers and heated clothes (hoodies, vests) have a 90-day warranty on heating elements and batteries
Links to full WiscoGolfAddict product reviews:
What we love about G-Tech Apparel:
G-Tech’s best known for its heated hand warmers, which are used extensively by professional athletes including NFL players, but they also offer heated apparel including hoodies and vests.
G-Tech utilizes Therma-Grip heating technology, which uses flexible heating pads that are powered by rechargeable batteries. Their products are made of premium fabrics and materials, are sleek and sporty in design and have three heat settings that can provide up to 12 hours of warmth on a single charge (dependent, of course, on the heat level being used).
Some of G-Tech’s most popular products:
Heated hand warmer pouch – Stealth 3.0 x military-grade:
This hand warmer has a heating pad on the front and can reach up to 212 degrees. It has a military-grade fabric and fleece lining that are water-resistant and durable, a zippered pocket and belt clip for easy attachment.
Regularly priced at $175, these are available during Black Friday weekend for $140. They should be available for about the same price after Black Friday weekend to readers of WiscoGolfAddict using our exclusive discount code WISCOGOLFADDICT.
Rugged, powerful and available in a ton of awesome styles, this is THE BEST hand warmer available today.
Heated hoodie X Sport 3.0:
This hoodie has two heating pads on the chest and can reach up to 140 degrees. It has a cotton-polyester blend fabric and a soft, comfortable fleece lining, a kangaroo pocket and drawstring hood. The discount available for Black Friday is again the same as our exclusive discount code and the codes cannot be combined.
Heated vests:
G-Tech’s heated vest has two heating pads on the chest and can reach temperatures up to 140 degrees. It has a polyester fabric and nylon lining that is lightweight and warm, a stand-up collar and two zippered pockets. This is also a part of their Black Friday sale, which is about the same as the price available for readers of WiscoGolfAddict.
Make your purchases today while prices are ridiculously low!
Any of these brands (which we have reviewed on the site) are sure to be hugely beneficial in your daily life during the winter season, whether while out shoveling the driveway, in a tree stand or while playing golf when the grass is clear. Chances are you’ll also find yourself wearing a vest on low while inside working, or in the car. I honestly cannot tell you how great heated apparel is and how much more comfortable it makes weathering the winter.
If you’re reading this today (Sunday, November 26, 2023), do not delay on buying your own heated gear to take advantage of all the once-a-year type discounts, especially on Weston Store and Volt where you can combine our exclusive discount codes with their incredible Black Friday deals.
These deals also make heated apparel an awesome Christmas/holiday present option as you can get your loved one(s) or friend(s) incredibly expensive and high-end presents at a fraction of their regular price.
Any questions? Let me know. I can promise you whatever you get will quickly become your favorite, most functional piece of clothing you own, that you will be asked, “Can I try that?” a ton, that your significant other will borrow it all the time, that your kids will always want to change the heating levels/colors on your clothes and that you will be a trendsetter ahead of the massive craze in the Midwest that will soon become heated apparel.