My brother-in-law has very little body fat and as a result he gets very cold, we often see him turn shades of blue you only ever see in zombie movies, the Traveller Gilet from Blaze Wear could be the ideal product to bring back the colour in his cheeks (and legs). Now, sometimes wearable tech isn’t the most stylish of things, but this gilet looks rather smart, you wouldn’t even know it harnesses a heat-boosting superpower. It’s lightweight and hugs the body to allow for natural movements in the upper body, it features a comfortable, detachable hood with adjustable closure so you can get good and snuggly, the heating element doesn’t reach into the hood but the Thermolite insulation is more than enough to keep your head warm. You can choose between a single or twin battery pack for your heating power or select ‘No Battery’ if you want to simply use the gilet for its thermal properties.
Constructed with narrow ribbing, medium density wadding and with fleece-lined pockets it is super comfy, and the unobtrusive TriZone Heat Technology is embedded in both the chest and back. This heating element is made from purpose-developed flexible carbon fibres, so the gilet can be compressed and folded without damaging the tech or restricting your movements. The power comes from the rechargeable 5V lithium-ion battery. To activate you simply need to push a button, then you can choose between one of three heat settings up to 55°C, the battery will give you about 13 hours of uninterrupted heat and can even charge your phone at the same time. Once the gilet is heated to your liking you can switch off the power pack as the insulation distributes and retains the effectivity. Its slim profile and close fit make it a great choice to wear for both physical activities like hiking or more sedentary hobbies like birdwatching, even my brother-in-law would struggle to feel the cold in this bad boy. RRP £149.99
5 out of 5
Pros
THERMOLITE insulation technology
Wind resistant and waterproof (3000mm)
Lightweight and breathable [MVP] 3000 g/m2
TriZone Heat Technology
Detachable hood with adjustable closure
Internal media pocket with easy headphone access
Fleece-lined pockets (double as hand warmers)
Up to 15 hour continuous heat
Machine washable
Three heat settings up to 38˚C-55˚C
Stylish design
Battery can charge your phone
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