Heated Gloves for Winter Driving

[Julie Hall - WSCC AO Representative]

 

I have just tried these heated cycle gloves for driving my Westfield today. They have a 2 year warranty. It is easy to toggle between power modes by simply pressing the red button. They came with 2 rechargeable batteries that are 7.2V 200mAh Li-polymer batteries that provide 5-6 hours run time. On max power they heat to 50-55 degreesC for 2-2.5hrs. Primaloft Gold insulation provides the thermal insulation and breathability while being thin enough to maintain the dexterity for driving (or cycling too). The batteries are charged through a USB cable, a full charge taking 6 hours and sit neatly in a pocket on your wrist, weighing 70g each.The gloves are waterproof. It has been 13 degrees ambient temperature today, not the coldest of days, so I have started off on level 3 and turned them off as I got hot. Can't wait to try them when it gets really cold, so far I am impressed.

They were purchased from Cotswold Outdoor in Bakewell where the sales manager emailed me a receipt to back up the paper one, saying 'just bring them back within 3 years if you have any problem and we will replace them' (the box says SEALSKINZ 2 year guarantee). They replaced my broken compass last year without delay, so I will give them a top rating for customer service.

 

Showing the battery attachment

 

Charging the batteries 

 

 

They come in a box, when did anyone last buy gloves that come in a box

[Ian Kinder (Bagpuss) - Joint Peak District AO]

You may find they charge quicker from a mains powered USB charger, than the laptop. I've got a spare one I can pass to you if you need one? Also you won't need to leave the PC on to charge them etc and you can take it on trips etc.

[Julie Hall - WSCC AO Representative]

Yes please, I do not have one so that would be very kind of you. Thank you.

[Ian Kinder (Bagpuss) - Joint Peak District AO]

6 hours ago, Julie Hall - Peak District AO said:

Yes please, I do not have one so that would be very kind of you. Thank you.

No problem. I'll put it in the Westie for next time I see you.

[Julie Hall - WSCC AO Representative]

Well I think we are ready for it, the 3 pin socket has been fitted, just need a bit of advice on what to connect it to 🤣

@Barnsley John if it is a success, perhaps you could get one for your car, be the first in Barnsley to have electricity!!! 😁

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oh groan, the cleaning has been done and the mucking around starts

[Ian Kinder (Bagpuss) - Joint Peak District AO]

Well if that's the approach you're taking, why not go the whole hog and fit this on the dash :

 

https://www.toolstation.com/mk-13a-usb-switched-socket/p92690?store=T3&utm_source=googleshopping&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=googleshoppingfeed&gclid=Cj0KCQjwoebsBRCHARIsAC3JP0ItPEBluoqDuwTDQ4FxMs_xUCu4LQHBAeeGbOFqVYvxmU0kNRku2BkaArG2EALw_wcB

 

 

[Julie Hall - WSCC AO Representative]

We discussed having something like that, but it was deemed to be a bit over the top 😃

[Ian Kinder (Bagpuss) - Joint Peak District AO]

If you tow this, it should just about cope with your in car electrical requirements, we can only assume heated socks are to follow:

 

[Barnsley John]

ok     have a go at barnsley      you lot           yes we have got electric          mainly for the criminals to fry them in in a chair 

I used BLAZE WARE gloves and inner gloves in my ten year paramotoring in winter and also in my first kit car 

they were very good with similar powere buttons   I think they are lipo batterys 

I have always had had problems with cold hand and feet so I also put a pair of inner heated gloves on as well as flying around at 2000 ft in winter you needed them

you had a mains charger or a car charger for recharging

have a look at the site they do alsorts of body warming stuff as well  

I think the more amps hr they are the warmer they are as well as lasting longer ian bagpuss will maybe tell you more about the whats amps etc

I have also used this last couple of years some of the handwarmer/ feet warmer  in a t bag form they last about 5 hrs and are very warm to put down your gloves and boots they are usally about £ 1 a pair from cheep shops and the same make from camping shops are about £4

I have also had the re boil ones when you crack a disk in the middle of the gel / pad but they are rubbish lasting around 30 mins then you boil in a pan of water to reset them

any body wants to know any more detais please let me know  as I have tried all sorts for flying with