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Interesting that they didn’t do a 12V like others. I wonder why they decided to go 18V. I guess I’m going to have to get on board with everyone else and give one a shot.
I got a really nice new jacket for Christmas – in a way I almost wish I hadn’t because it’s making it hard for me to justify getting a heated one now 🙂 Two things that I liked about the DeWalt – you can get it with a hood which is nice (Milwaukee you can – but only in high vis), also it takes both the 12v/20v – an advantage of using the same connector style I guess.
I have not seen the RiDGID jacket yet, but the home depot around me is selling, Remington Clothes line.
I have not seen it out here either.
Dirty
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Two things that I liked about the DeWalt – you can get it with a hood which is nice (Milwaukee you can – but only in high vis), also it takes both the 12v/20v – an advantage of using the same connector style I guess.
Do you like the look of the Dewalt? Just curious. I was neutral towards it.
I still don’t quite get this heated jacket craze of late, but maybe I just have my cranky pants on 🙂
John S
Do you like the look of the Dewalt? Just curious. I was neutral towards it.
I still don’t quite get this heated jacket craze of late, but maybe I just have my cranky pants on
It looked a little plain to me to be honest – but I liked the hood on it. I like the Bosch and Milwaukee much better. Milwaukee has an edge with the hoodies – maybe Bosch will introduce them or something to one-up Milwaukee – maybe some heated Bosch Gonch? 🙂
well as of now milwuakee, bosch, dewalt, rigid and makita all have heated jackets and they all can operate on 18v.. you simply need to buy a different battery pod for the milwaukee, bosch and makita
heres a tip, dont fart in a space suit
well as of now milwuakee, bosch, dewalt, rigid and makita all have heated jackets and they all can operate on 18v.. you simply need to buy a different battery pod for the milwaukee, bosch and makita
That is interesting to know. May think about upgrading.
Automotive Pro
Fayetteville, NCwell as of now milwuakee, bosch, dewalt, rigid and makita all have heated jackets and they all can operate on 18v.. you simply need to buy a different battery pod for the milwaukee, bosch and makita
I had no idea they had those – that might impact my decision a little bit knowing I could use my 18v slim pack with the Bosch jacket instead of adding another platform.
For what it’s worth, the DeWalt, Milwaukee, and I think Bosch jackets will all work off of the other batteries. Same jack from what I understand.
Resident Sign Guy
For what it’s worth, the DeWalt, Milwaukee, and I think Bosch jackets will all work off of the other batteries. Same jack from what I understand.
Can’t be so
Dirty
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Member since January 26, 2013.
I’ve heard that for sure about the Milwaukee and Dewalt – You can just unplug the battery controller from either and swap them back and forth. Wasn’t sure if it was the same with the Bosch. That’s pretty cool actually.
I dont know about having to store a 18v battery inside the jacket…seems rather bulky to me.
Jim H.
Milwaukee, WIThe DeWalt jacket is extremely warm. A few weeks ago it was 25° out and I was wearing that over a couple of shirts and was plenty warm. I was almost disappointed because honestly, I don’t know if I’ll ever be in conditions cold enough to require the battery. I suppose if I was out all day in cold weather, I might opt to, but the jacket is pretty nice as is. If I were to use the heat function, I would likely use the 12v battery rather than the 18v.
Resident Sign Guy
I dont know about having to store a 18v battery inside the jacket…seems rather bulky to me.
I have a little 1.3ah slim pack from my drill that I was thinking might not be too bad. Agreed I wouldn’t want to try any of the bigger packs in there.
I’ve never seen any of the heated jackets in person. Maybe it’s our weather out here.
I can’t even comprehend putting a normal 18V battery in a jacket. How do you hide the bulge? I could see going in a store and being apprehended for shop lifting.
Mark E.
Pioneer, CA
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www.creative-redwood-designs.comI can’t even comprehend putting a normal 18V battery in a jacket. How do you hide the bulge? I could see going in a store and being apprehended for shop lifting.
Nah, I’m sure they just think that you’re this guy. Sorry first thing I thought of:)
Love Seinfeld, and that looks like my wallet.
Mark E.
Pioneer, CA
Working Pro 1972 - 2015
Member since Jan 22, 2013
www.creative-redwood-designs.comThat reminds me I need to clean out my wallet. It is tax time again.
IDK about having an 18V battery in a jacket. I do think it would just be a little bit too much.
Love Seinfeld, and that looks like my wallet.
That guy kills me! Mine so fat I keep in my front pocket.Dirty
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