During a local HD 20% off sale last fall I purchased the HD heated jacket, pants and gloves, they did not have the socks in stock. On really cold days I use the under armor top and bottom compression fit folowed by the Ulfrotte wool top and bottom then the heated gear with flannel lined jeans and a medium wt. Goretx jacket. This combination keeps me warm without the bulk. I can't stand being dressed like the Michelin Tire boy. I have asked before but never received a reply on the heated socks. Are they comfortable and easy to get used to or do they get all bunched up feel like crap. My feet freeze real fast and those heat packs are a PIA. Anyone happy with their heated socks? Anyone?
By the way I installed the extra battery hook up on my Polaris ATV so when I plow I get my money's worth on the heated gear.
Thanks
Ray G.
Why are you wearing all those clothes under your heated gear? The closer the gear is to your body, the warmer it keeps you. I know with my TourMaster gear, they recommend a thin t-shirt underneath only. I rode about 200 miles today in 20 to 30 degree weather with a t-shirt, heated jacket, and light leather jacket over it. I had to keep the thermostat on low all day and didn't have the slightest chill whatsoever. I don't even bother with the heated pants. I just wear fleece lined jeans. Again, if you are wearing the heated pants, I would think something thin underneath would allow you to feel the warmth of the heated pants better. I've never used heated socks. I actually use Toasty Toes that stick to the bottom of my socks. They don't feel warm at all, but they keep your toes maintained at around 100 degrees or just slightly higher than normal body temperature. I'm not real crazy about them if I am going to be doing any amount of walking, but then if it's cold enough for me to use them in the first place, I probably don't intend to walk alot. Actually, I was just thinking about it and they aren't really that bad for walking. It's actually when you take your boots off and walk around the house with just socks on your feet. That's when they are not comfortable at all. They're less than a buck at Walmart and I usually buy 6 or 8 packs of them at a time, which reminds me...I used my last pair today and have to grab some more. Then of course, there's the heated gloves...what a blessing those things are. I guess all I'm saying at the beginning above is that compared to me, you are dressing like the Michelin Man. When I wear just the tee under the heated jacket, I am at full heat in under a minute.