Heated body-warmer or jacket. 13 February 2021 at 9:24PM in Public transport & cycling 10 replies 683 views

suejb2

Help please.
My D.H is a postie. He reaps the benefits of working outside in Spring,Summer and most Autumn. However come Winter once cold it’s difficult to warm up . Can anyone recommend a lightweight heated  body-warmer or jacket please?. Preferably under £30.

Thank you in anticipation.

Emmia

Would any of these be suitable?
https://www.primrose.co.uk/heated-gilets-jackets-c-37_753.html

comeandgo

Would you not be better with something that has good natural filling like a down gillet  or jacket?  They won’t need charging or whatever you do to those heated jackets, 

Emmia

After I posted I thought the same - personally I use the Uniqlo heattech sleeved tops (regular heat, but they do warmer ones) and their down liners.

I've worn the normal heattech thermals when skiing in -20°c and they wash and last really well.

For example
https://www.uniqlo.com/uk/en/men/innerwear-loungewear/innerwear

https://www.uniqlo.com/uk/en/men/innerwear-loungewear/innerwear/heattech-extra-warm-thermals

Or the zip up vest / body warmer.
https://www.uniqlo.com/uk/en/search?q=ultra light down&quickView=429281

Andy_L

How long does his round take? I suspect youd blow that budget just on a couple of battery packs

stef73

I have one but the gillet cost £35 and the battery pack £30 . Lasts 12 hours .

suejb2

Andy_L said:

How long does his round take? I suspect youd blow that budget just on a couple of battery packs

Five hours. You use a power bank 

[Deleted User]

I'd suggest layering up - a good quality lightweight merino (or similar) base layer, then a top, then a coat - easy enough to layer down if he gets too hot.

Mids_Costcutter

OP, does that mean that your husband is the only postie not to wear shorts all year round?

suejb2

Mids_Costcutter said:

OP, does that mean that your husband is the only postie not to wear shorts all year round?

He is in the minority.  He wears “big boy” pants as I call them!

CookieMonster

Deleted_User said:

I'd suggest layering up - a good quality lightweight merino (or similar) base layer, then a top, then a coat - easy enough to layer down if he gets too hot.

Ditto. Layers are the key - ask any seasoned walker.