Good price on an older style, looks like all sizes available.
Black also available, though select sizes only - https://sydneytools.com.au/product/milwaukee-m12hjmblack90-1…
Women's as well - https://sydneytools.com.au/product/milwaukee-m12hjmblack9w0-…
Milwaukee have got these on redemption for a free M12B2 2.0Ah battery - https://www.milwaukeetool.com.au/redemptions/ - and the jackets come with a battery holder that doubles up as a charger so nothing else required!
It might be a substitute for a layer but I wouldn't say it'd suitable
Wearing layers is better in most situations. If temps are very cold, as in below freezing, this on its own would not be sufficient.
How robust are the battery connector and wiring? I have a cheap generic 5v USB heated vest and I've had to replace the USB plug and a fix a few breaks in the wiring between the USB plug and the wiring.
By the way, I wear my heated vest inside all winter and turn my heater down a few degrees. Saves on the power bills.
I have a similar one that I think is much better than the Sydney Tools or Milwaukee branded ones (Ororo, which I recommend over this). Nicer material and better heating…
My partner and I use pur Ororo jackets to sleep in a tent over the skiing season (Kozi NP). So it could be suitable for your use case….
What sort of battery runtimes do you get on those jackets?
Couldn't tell you with any confidence. Haven't run it down yet. But it stayed on for about 7hrs at lowest setting while I slept in a tent.
Tools Warehouse have the same jacket for $116.62
https://toolswarehouse.com.au/products/milwaukee-m12hjmogx-0…
..and the Grey Toughshell jacket for $138.26
https://toolswarehouse.com.au/products/milwaukee-m12hjgreyxi…
These two stores have a women's heated Milwaukee M12 vest for $148/149
https://toolkitdepot.com.au/milwaukee-m12-axis-heated-vest-b…
https://toolup.com.au/search?type=product&options%5Bprefix%5…
They're not the same jackets. They're cheap knockoffs. I bought and returned the Sydney tools branded ones before taking a chance on ororo from their online store.
The ororo have much better fabric, YKK zippers etc. also, the heating was objectively better in the ororo ones. I got same heating at lowest settings as ST ones at highest setting.
@Byblosopher: Interesting how this is a brand new account with only 3 comments… entirely on this thread peddling a certain brand of heated jackets
@brosk1s: Fair. Just for the record, not shilling for Ororo or anyone else, for that matter. Pretty sure OzB has strict rules around disclosure and astroturfing so wouldn't be a good look.
And of you were doing it, you'd buy an older account with an established history for $5 😂
@brosk1s: I just got one of each and Byblosopher is correct regarding the two brands. I haven't tested heating yet as I don't have an M12 battery, but the Ororo jacket is basically a heavy softshell jacket, something comparable to what you'd get from a decent outdoor brand like TNF or Mammut, a little heavier and less active/breathable than a proper sports softshell. Which makes sense as anyone being active is unlikely to need heating.
The Milwaukee is like a lightweight department store bomber jacket- decent quality but definitely not as good materials. No stretch to the fabric, feels stiffer overall. The battery positioning is a tad annoying for chair use, but probably better if you're using tools or carrying heavy stuff in your arms.
Both have YKK zippers- the Ororo has finer teeth which imo is better. Chunky tooth zips are usually just used to give the impression of burliness.
If I was mostly sedentary, the Milwaukee would be fine and cheaper. Any sort of upper body movement, I would definitely prefer the Ororo.
Hot water bottle works best!
If I was working outside in the early hours, I'd definitely want something like this now and in the winter time, and in the early spring… Probably depends on which part of the country you live in.
Ever been to the Southern states?
You know there's an entire country below the top end, right?
Yep, strange comment, esp about convertibles. Even northern deserts can occasionally be freezing in winter, certainly cold enough for heated seats. We started using ours in Canberra last month and likely will until late August.
why they not making hivis colour one? :(
Like this? https://sydneytools.com.au/product/milwaukee-m12hhfly40-12v-… not on sale but it also has the battery redemption
For the battery:
"Please allow 10-12 weeks or delivery of your product"
Hopefully it's much much sooner than that, otherwise almost defeats the purpose.
Received mine within 10 days
Just sent in my redemption, hopefully the same turnaround.
Havent received mine as yet :(
May as well read: Please allow 10-12 weeks for any refund from Sydney Tools for non-delivery of goods.
I own one of these jackets. It's absolutely brilliant but it is heavy. It's a decent jacket in its own right without the battery too.
On lowest heat mode, an M12 3ah battery will last about 8-10 hours and take about 45mins to charge on a Milwaukee fast charger. If you use the included usb charger it'll probably take longer but I've never actually sat there timing it.
You can also use the M18>USB charger to charge this too. That adapter has a plug on the side that supports this so if you want even longer capacity you can go that route but fyi it's friggin heavy and you need to clip it onto your belt otherwise you'll really feel the weight.
With the M12 battery you usually just put it in your jacket pocket but it does bulk a bit.
Note that not all these jackets are the same. My one is like a ski jacket and so it'll repel water and keep heat in very well but there's some that are like a hoodie with a cloth exterior and they bleed heat a lot more. Someone i know tried one of them and said he was unimpressed.
Washing is not difficult. You just remove the battery pack and adapter and tuck the connection wire into the pocket and zip it up. I put a small rubber cap i found lying around over the end of the plug just for good measure but i doubt it's necessary. I wash it on its own on gentle setting with low spin and just use regular biozet and then hang dry in the shade.
Edit: in current Sydney weather, i wouldn't bother unless you're up at like 4am. It gets too warm during the day. Really it's most valuable when it's <10C
edit2: I have the Tough Shell model: https://www.milwaukeetool.com/Products/Work-Gear/Heated-Gear…
Nice. Thanks for the review
Great info! I have the same one pretty much (slightly older no usb charging option). I’ve noticed recently the pockets heat up as soon as the battery is connected which is annoying, so there must be a short in the wiring. Still great as a jacket by itself
Dumb question but anyone had trouble taking these on a plane?
No reason why you wouldn't be able to take the jacket on, the 2.0Ah battery is only 24wh (https://static.rapidonline.com/pdf/578413s_v1.pdf) and the limit is 160Wh so no issues there.
I think the wiring in the jacket is super sus. I would like to know too if anyone has tried!
Do you mean wiring is shoddy or that without context it may raise alarm? My initial question was based on battery but just realised the latter point is a valid concen.
I recently took a Ryobi battery (carry on) for a 18v inflator and it didn't raise an eyebrow.
Though I did got stopped/asked to step aside at security, both for flying out and in, for a Gooloo battery pack. I didn't even check how many watts it was vs the allowance, but thankfully was allowed through both times.
I'd have a shortcut to the product page showing the heating wire layout ready although I imagine the security screeners have seen most things by now.
Jacket in check in and battery in carry on.
Will wait for a sale on the allied version.
Jacket added to my list of things that need recharging.
Along with the coffee machine, microwave, radio…
Reminds me, when are they going to release that Pomegranate Phone?
Did they change the redemption link, can't see the jackets anymore
Nope, still works… try another browser?
Yeah I just had poor reception inside the store, works now.
My mindset always has been buy one jacket worth $25 from either Kmart, BigW or Target for one season and then throw it instead of purchasing one for $100+ and then try wearing it for 3+ years.
Idk but I can't change this mindset, am I wrong? I understand it is bad from environment perspective.
Seeing as most winter jackets like this are polyester, i.e. oil based, yes from an environmental perspective it is very bad. The longer you can keep and wear any piece the clothing the better.
but the more you wash it, the more microplastics you put in the ocean
Also true
@Crossgates: which is what shits me about patagonia advertising themselves environmental saviours but continuing to sell polyester products when there are much more sustainable alternatives available (usually)
@belongsinforums: What are the sustainable alternatives to nylon/polyester? I've yet to come across anything that's a good replacement.
@rumblytangara: cotton, hemp, linen, silk. obviously not generally suitable for waterproofing or sweat wicking which sucks for exercise and outdoor activities
@belongsinforums: All of that stuff is a huge pain to wash when in the outdoors or trekking. Although I did once trek with a guy who wore cotton t-shirts and underpants- he'd wear a piece until it got too disgusting to keep, then he'd toss it into a pit toilet. He was definitely unusual.
None of those fabrics would work with any of the Patagonia gear that I have owned- subzero belay parkas, base layers for sweating at high altitude, or even city stuff for cycle commuting in the rain.
Sure, Hillary and Tenzing Norgay might have climbed Everest in waxed cotton and wool, but I think we've moved on a bit in terms of fabric tech and survival expectencies. Personally I can't even wear wool- am horribly allergic to the stuff.
@rumblytangara: "but I think we've moved on a bit in terms of fabric tech and survival expectencies."
Yes we now prefer plastic based products that work very well in the moment but shorten our life expectancy. Microplastic is not confined to the oceans it is now found inside all of us. Most recently even found in our hearts.
@skysurfer: If you are relying 'natural' materials on mountaineering peaks, your life expectancy is going to be measured in hours or days, vs years. And if you don't just… die straight out or lose fingers and toes to frostbite, you're going to have a scary, miserable time of it.
But feel free to go back to waxed cotton outerwear and hemp ropes.
Maybe we should move back to the horse and cart too… cars use far too much plastic and produce too much pollution, right?
@rumblytangara: No disrespect to you, your response perfectly illustrates my point which is we are reducing our quality of life due to ill health, and killing ourselves faster, because we cant see we are valuing the superficial things more highly.
@skysurfer: I honestly don't understand the point you are trying to make (not trying to really argue here, I'm just a bit baffled)… most of us can only do a lot of activities because of these 'new' materials. Are you saying that people shouldn't go out into the slightly more 'extreme' outdoors environments because we should stick to old school materials?
I mean, we might live longer if stayed home to watch Netflix, or we only stuck to sports that were in much safer environments like weekend football matches, but I'd argue that our quality of life would be massively reduced. And… we probably wouldn't live any longer if all we did was watch Netflix.
Just looking locally, stuff like the Overland Track (7 day hike) which I would hardly call challenging with modern day equipment would be a much rarer undertaking without synthetics. Less people would do it, and the people that did it would have a much more miserable time, and have a higher risk of needing evacuations caused by bad weather.
Should people stop hiking- are you saying that going out into extended wilderness trips, or even just spending more time outdoors is superficial? 'Cause if you are, I think we're simply going to have to disagree on that. What I see as superficial is people buying disposable junk from Kmart to use at home, or even cheap consumer electronics like the smart TVs, or home wifi routers that 95% of OzB posters probably have at home which need replacing every 2-3 years.
@belongsinforums: You'll find there's a lot more focus on recycled polyester and more sustainable options in higher end trekking stuff these days.
Google the Vimes Boot Theory
I got a heated toughshell via a deal here last year on the run out model but it never seemed to get past luke warm. I went back to the store when the Milwuakee rep was there and he tried to argue it was normal heat. The ST guy did the right thing and opened a new box to compare and it was clearly not working properly. Got it exchanged for the new model so good result in the end.
For only the medium size it would seem but see also https://toolswarehouse.com.au/products/milwaukee-m12hjmogx-0-12v-cordless-olive-green-axis-heated-jacket?variant=39524328702144¤cy=AUD&utm_medium=product_sync&utm_source=google&utm_content=sag_organic&utm_campaign=sag_organic&utm_source=google&utm_medium=shopping&utm_campaign=20735195643&utm_content=&utm_term=&utm_id={productid}&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjwi_exBhA8EiwA_kU1MmA5_P5B_dveBz6u0WxDykevAPax30kae4o1oIBH3kEK1T_Qt7MMvBoCIccQAvD_BwE
…with battery - never bought anything from them though
this deal is for "skin only"
Does this mean no battery and no charger?
But then we can redeem a battery. Have I got this right?
Correct
*edit, usb charger is included with jacket.
The battery holder is also a charger
Dude at Sydney Tools said this isn’t part of the promo for redemption.
It’s definitely not part of their bonus battery, but is it definitely part of the redemption?
Yes just bought one today. This model jacket is on the Milwaukee redemption list for heated clothing. You need to send the receipt to Milwaukee
2 stores said the same thing, they don't know anything.
https://www.milwaukeetool.com.au/2024-heated-gear-battery-re…
M12HJMBLACK***
M12HJMOGX***
Edit: also, third party battery.
https://www.amazon.com.au/gp/product/B095WJ2LL2
Thanks this was very useful.
I am happy with these Geelink batteries. It takes 3 hours per battery at max heat. Can't charge the flat battery while using the jacket, so ordered a charger from Aliexpress for $20+gst, free shipping.
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005004351865721.html
Now waiting my free Milwaukee battery…
I figured with 2 batteries, I can get a day's work out of them. Then charge them overnight.
The 3aH third party ones should give more juice than the official ones.
Have also ordered this. The USB charger is so damn slow (to be expected) that taking it out of the jacket for the 3+ hours to charge a battery is a real PITA. Also having to remember to check when one battery is done, so as to start charging the next.
I guess a proper Milwaukee charger would only take 30 minutes, but even taking the pack in and out of the USB charger is a bit of a clunky experience.
Are the sizes true? Want to get one but I’m not sure what size. I’m usually either a L or XL. Is it best to go into a store?
Do you run the risk of shocking your nipples in one of these?
Asking for a friend?
YES, exactly! If it is common problem, are the steps to reproduce well known? So I can avoid them entirely. Many thanks.
i don't need luck. im good
Just bought a green medium one in store. Black is out of stock. Medium is really enough for 180cm tall.
Perfect for office days. Cheers.
good price. only thing about this model/design based on the few videos i've seen.. is it looks like the only place you can put the battery is at your back.. which would be really annoying if sitting/getting in and out of car alott or getting on and off an office chair.. i got the tough shell model last big sale which you could put battery in front pocket so it doesnt annoy you. let me know if i'm wrong about the options for battery placement.
Someone's review on sydney tools is:
JC91
Australia
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3 out of 5 stars.
Battery hurts
2 years ago
I bought this last year and overall it is a great jacket. Kept me warm during winter. I got a size L and it is a bit on the tight size. But still comfortable to wear. The only thing is the placement of the battery, if i move wrong or sit properly in carseat while driving it digs into my ribs and hurts.
Yes,I recommend this product.
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Just got one, the battery pocket sits slightly higher than in the toughshell jacket I have so the battery feels better placed for me sitting in a chair (sits just above the hip and to the side of my back when sitting). The battery in its pocket would likely still feel awkward in a car seat due to their side bolsters. There is however enough length in the cable to run out from the battery pocket over to the left hand side pocket if you put the battery in there instead.
Nah, I'll wait for an Ozito version. I have too many 4A batteries. Beside.., Ozito price their tools cheaper and chances are that their vest has brushless motor too…
Mine arrived. Fit is definitely on the overly snug side which is very odd, considering these are designed by an American company. Not sure if I'll keep it or end up giving it away. I'll at least wait for the battery to arrive, just to satisfy my curiosity about heated jackets.
Unfortunately, just about everyone else I know is bulkier than me, and a jacket with a lithium battery isn't exactly the sort of thing to toss into a donation bin.
It should stretch a bit over time.
I don't expect it to stretch, it's got a ripstop polyester shell with zero give in it. It's okay to sit in without moving, but if I move around, it's too tight under the armpits.
I'd be interested in how other people find their jackets with fit.
Might end up giving it to my kid as a hugely oversized, but heated, jacket.
I’m kinda fat, but a Large actually feels quite roomy. Enought to add couple of layers underneath. Tried the tough shell jacket and that felt even bigger in a Large.
Most my clothes are XL, so I’ve had the opposite experience I suppose, where I expected I needed a larger size. I tried the M and it was fine, good fit with just a tshirt, but that felt a bit tight over all around the chest.
@cnut: I am wearing S, have never manged to wear a M jacket in my life (except for a women's M raincoat). I can wear the S Milwaukee, but only with a t-shirt. No way could I fit any other layers under it.
Got the Jacket already (ordered on 11th)..haven't heard back from the claim though..how do we know if it goes through?
milwaukeetool Redemptions:Status:Verification Required
What should I do next
Ask em wth they want from you.
Mine also shows:
Status: Verification Required.
same. it's been 6 days now
Same, since 11/05
Has anyone got a response or conformation for the battery redemption? It's been well over the 10 business days stated in the email acknowledging the application.
Received conformation 2 days ago, submitted on 12 May.
Congrats blah blah…
Here's what will happen next:
We would like to inform you that we have received the full copy of your receipt. Your redemption with reference number [] has been approved.
Please allow up to 12 weeks for you to receive the bonus item. You will get a notification email once the bonus item is ready to be delivered.
This turnaround time includes submission, approval, stock allocation and delivery.
Please be advised that once we despatch the item from the warehouse, the delivery will take approximately 3 to 5 business days.
Arrived. Good thing it wasn't the 12 week estimate.
Is it possible to use a larger external battery? Do you need a special voltage or something.
You can buy some "Powerbank" adaptor cable at Aliex. Also somewhere on reddit (I lost the link), someone is selling his DIY adaptor cable for QC3 powerbank.
Would this work okay for camping purposes (in very cold areas)? I am keen to hear from those who have tried/owned the jacket.