Heated Hoodie by ORORO
We’ve all had those days when we want to go outside but it’s a bit too cold. If you’re like me, you get cold faster than you used to and it takes a little longer to shake off the cold.
This heated hoodie by ORORO is a great way to fight the cold in Canada. During autumn and spring the hoodie is great on its own, during winter it keeps an envelope of warm air inside a winter jacket. It’s very easy to use and has earned a thumbs up from me.
Of course, it’s more expensive than a regular hoodie but it provides great value and is worth every penny. ORORO also makes heated jackets, vests, and gloves that are worth checking out.
At first glance this doesn’t look much different than a typical hoodie. There are 3 heating zones: 1 on the back between the shoulder blades and 2 on the front with 1 on each side of the chest. There are 3 heating levels and the manual says the battery will last from 3 to 10 hours. I typically use the low level and have gone 8 or 9 hours with battery to spare.
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The rechargeable battery sits in an interior zippered pocket which is a little high behind the left pocket where it doesn’t get in the way. It weighs about the same as my wallet and cell phone combined, give or take, so it’s not an inconvenient amount of weight. On the battery you’ll find an activation button, a power port, a recharge port, a USB port, and 4 LED charge indicators.
Activating the hoodie requires a couple steps so you won’t accidentally turn it on. First you press the activation button on the battery and you will see the chest logo turn red briefly. Then press and hold the logo for a few seconds until it turns red. If you do nothing else now it will turn off after a few seconds. To continue activation briefly press the logo once, it stays red to indicate the high setting. Press the logo again, it turns white to indicate the medium setting. Press the the logo again, it turns blue to indicate the low setting. You can press the logo at any time to cycle through high, medium, low settings.
To de-activate the hoodie press and hold the chest logo for a few seconds until it turns dark. The hoodie is now turned off and you’re not using any battery power.
When the Canadian winter gets into full swing this hoodie makes the cold a little more bearable. I actually find myself wearing it a lot more than I thought I would.
Have you tried wearing heated apparel to beat the cold? Do you have any other tips for staying warm on a cold day? Leave a comment below.
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