Warm and Safe heated shirt

[jspringator]

I never liked wearing my Gerbings heated jacket because of the bulk. I had to wear a base layer the heated jacket and a riding jacket on top of it. It was too much.

I was scrolling through the Warm and Safe site and saw their new heated shirt. I had everyone chip in to get it as my Christmas present.

I had the chance to try it out today. I really liked it. The shirt requires no base layer. All I have to wear is the shirt and my riding jacket. There is no bulkiness. It is a pullover with a zipper for the top quarter. It zips up to a nice mock turtleneck. If you don't need that much protection, just don't zip it up that far. It is very comfortable. It has power at the bottom of the sleeves for gloves, though I didn't need heated gloves today. It comes with a Y adapter so I could use my older single Gerbings controller. Since its outlet is SAE, I did have to buy an SAE to coax converter.

I can see wearing this as my go to shirt for early morning starts during shoulder seasons. Plug it in when you need it; unplug it when you don't. Plenty warm enough for winter. I had to adjust it cooler several times, but it had none of the skin burning tendencies of my older Gerbings jacket.

Men's 12V Heat Layer Shirt

Description The 12V Heat Layer Shirt has been a project we have been working on for a few years to get it right. The Heat Layer Shirt has glove plugs built in, and can be used with the Single or Dual Remote Heat-troller. All Our 12V Heated Gear need to be used with a Heat Controller (it does not...

www.warmnsafe.com

 

[dduelin]

That sounds like a great "why didn't I think of that" idea.

I do like my Gerbing jacket however because it's lightweight and just right for temps not requiring heat but if the temps drop I can just pull the controller out of a saddlebag and heat it up. Is the shirt thick enough to provide some insulation when it's cool but not cold enough to use electric?

 

[jspringator]

Yes. It is a lot warmer than a single layer shirt.

 

[ST Gui]

That 7.4V shirt with the belt battery looks to be just the thing to wear in the unheated garage or even in the house (CA KWs aren't getting any cheaper and my COLA isn't keeping up! ) Now if it could be adapted to use 12V when on the bike that would be great! In the meantime for bike use I have my WnS jacket liner that works very well.

 

[jspringator]

I wore it today on an afternoon ride. Really didn't need much because it was 60, but it performed very well. In lieu of washing it, I'm going to leave it in the freezer for a couple of days.

 

[SteveST1300]

The shirt is washable hand wash is best but it can be washed on gentle cycle.

 

[ST Gui]

Since its outlet is SAE, I did have to buy an SAE to coax converter.

That seems an odd choice since the liner uses coax connectors. Do you feel/notice the wiring/panels at all when off the bike and walking around or whatever? I'm wondering if you wore this to work would you want to change out of it at some point.

In lieu of washing it, I'm going to leave it in the freezer for a couple of days.

?? Are you freezing to death microbes that cause odor? Does freezing impart some surfactant activity? This is the only reason I'd prefer to wear a t-shirt under this- to keep it cleaner longer.

 

[jspringator]

Freezing is supposed to kill bacteria. Who knows whether it works. Can't hurt. My controller is SAE.

 

[ST Gui]

Freezing is supposed to kill bacteria. Who knows whether it works. Can't hurt. My controller is SAE.

Some bacteria can actually go dormant during freezing but I'm sure less hardy types die. Like you said can't hurt. I had it backwards on the coax > USB. Thanks for the info.

 

[Grabcon]

Mt wife uses vinegar to reduce odor

Vinegar. White vinegar is a powerful odor neutralizer and works wonders on underarm areas of fabrics. Fill your washing machine with water, then add 1/3 cup of white vinegar. Turn off the machine and let the garment soak for 20 minutes, then launder as usual.

 

[jspringator]

I just want to avoid washing it If I can. I might spray a little diluted vinegar in the under arm area right after I take it off. It should dissipate pretty quickly. I won;t use it any more than 4-5 times a season.

 

[SteveST1300]

To keep your base layer cleaner wear a light wicking t shirt under it.