From Packable Puffers to Camouflage, These Are the Best Heated Jackets on Amazon

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You know the soothing feeling of sliding just-activated hand warmers into your gloves or shoes? Heated jackets offer that same relief for your core with specifically placed heating elements that get their warmth from wearable battery packs. Whether you're working on outdoor repair projects or braving the chilly metal bleachers of your kids' sporting events, heated jackets can keep you warm with fewer layers, thus keeping Michelin Man comparisons at bay.

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If you're wondering how long heated jackets last for, it all depends on the strength of the jacket's battery. Since most jacket batteries range from 5,000 to 10,000 milliampere-hour (a unit of measurement for battery charge), you can expect a heated jacket to give off warmth anywhere from a couple of hours to a few days.

And not all heated jackets are the same. Amazon alone has a variety of styles suited for every need and personal taste, with options like puffer styles, camouflage, and parkas. And like anything you wear, the fabric of a heated jacket is important. From breathable softshell fabrics to heavier coats lined with fleece, take into account the elements you'll be putting your heated jacket up against.

Not sure where to start on your heated jacket search? Thanks to outdoors enthusiasts, avid campers, construction workers, and sports spectators who've purchased these jackets themselves and left praise-filled reviews, we've narrowed down the available options to the tried-and-true heated jackets that won't let you down. Keep scrolling to explore the best heated jackets and find the style that best suits your needs.

The Best Heated Jackets, According to Amazon Customers

• Best Overall: Ororo Slim Fit Heated Jacket

• Best Parka Style: Ororo Heated Parka Jacket with Thermolite Insulation

• Best Men's Softshell: Ptahdus Men's Soft Shell Heated Jacket

• Best Hooded Style: Ororo Unisex Heated Hoodie

• Best Heated Vest: Ororo Lightweight Heated Vest

• Best for Hunting: Dewbu Camouflage Heated Jacket

• Best Puffer Jacket: Venustas Women's Down Heated Jacket

• Best Budget: Tidewe Heated Jacket

• Best Packable: Venture Heat 12V Heated Motorcycle Jacket

• Best for Outdoor Work: Milwaukee M12 Heated Jacket

Best Overall: Ororo Slim Fit Heated Jacket

With nearly 1,000 perfect reviews saying it keeps you warmer for longer, Ororo's Slim Fit Heated Jacket is the clear favorite among Amazon shoppers. This breathable pick has three separate carbon fiber heating elements along the left and right sides and mid-back that generate heat for up to 10 hours on one charge. The best-selling jacket has three heat settings, which can be changed with the press of a button on the chest, to set the temperature between 100 and 131 degrees Fahrenheit.

"It is easy to turn it on with the click of the lapel and with three settings I am always the perfect degree of cozy," one reviewer said. "When I head outside to greet the students I turn it to high and skip the second North Face coat I had been doubling up on. It has a professional look and can dress up or down. Baseball season full weekend tournaments will now be a dream as I sit for hours on the sidelines in the cold."

To buy: amazon.com, from $150

Best Parka Style: Ororo Heated Parka Jacket with Thermolite Insulation

Parka jackets are a winter staple. And when the popular style is paired with a heated design, it's a recipe for an Amazon shopper-approved must-have. Ororo's heated parka brings together a longline silhouette for extra coverage and a battery pack that provides up to 10 hours of warmth on its highest heat setting.

"??Love this coat even without the rechargeable battery heating feature; it's windproof and warm. But heating feature makes it really toasty," a customer shared, adding, "this coat is going to get me through the winter in comfort."

To buy: amazon.com, $220

Best Men's Softshell: Ptahdus Men's Soft Shell Heated Jacket

Ptahdus's Soft Shell Heated Jacket has five heating panels, the most of any jacket on this list. Two of them are along the right and left pockets to keep hands warm and toasty. The shopper-approved jacket is made from a soft woven material and has a comfortable fit. While running on its lowest setting, it can provide eight continuous hours of heat on one charge. In addition to its fast chill-reducing abilities, reviewers are also impressed with its water resistance and versatility.

"Living in Northwest Wisconsin and driving a school bus, I don't have much choice to be out in the freezing temperatures — let alone the 45 minutes it takes to heat up the icebox known as my bus," a customer began. "With this jacket on and the heat set at medium, I never felt cold and was able to function well. Even on the windy days, this jacket was an absolute blessing."

To buy: amazon.com, $150

Best Hooded Style: Ororo Heated Hoodie

This popular hooded sweatshirt offers a mid-layer option that can be worn alone or under another jacket. Made from a breathable cotton and polyester blend with a soft fleece lining inside, the sweatshirt has a relaxed and comfortable fit. Shoppers who swear by its three-panel heating zones say it "heats up super fast," and thanks to an extra plug on its battery port, you can charge your USB port devices on the go.

"In the winter, I do a lot of outdoor facility repairs and need to stay warm. I'm impressed with the quality, not a cheap, thin hoodie, it warms up quickly at first and then sets itself to medium heat. My coworkers are jealous and raz me a bit but guess who's not freezing outside this year," a reviewer explained, adding, "This would be great for anyone who is out in the cold all day."

To buy: amazon.com, $140

Best Heated Vest: Ororo Lightweight Heated Vest

If you want the benefits of a heated jacket but don't want to buy a jacket, a heated vest is another option. This popular one from Ororo comes in both women's and men's silhouettes for a tailored and streamlined look. Since the lightly insulated vest is both wind- and water-resistant, it's ideal for layering even without the heating element turned on.

"This vest is the best thing since 'Hot Hands' packets," an Amazon shopper exclaimed. "Keeps me warm for hours. I spend many hours outside in the elements. Being an equestrian can be brutally cold! I even warm my hands through the pocket of the top layer coat I have on."

To buy: amazon.com, from $140

Best for Hunting: Dewbu Camouflage Heated Jacket

For those long days spent in the woods, a heated jacket should be on any hunter's packing list. This camouflage jacket features carbon fiber heating zones across the left and right chest, as well as the mid-back area. Because it lasts up to 10 hours on one charge, Amazon shoppers have said it's made "sitting in a tree stand not so bad." One even noted that it's warm enough to wear on its own without even turning on the battery.

"My son asked for this particular jacket," another customer wrote. "He loves it! [It] has so many cool pockets all over. Made very well — good material. He'll be toasty warm for hunting!'

To buy: amazon.com, $150

Best Puffer Jacket: Venustas Women's Down Heated Jacket

Puffer jackets are a shopper favorite for many reasons. Aside from their trendiness, they're often packable, making it easy to stay prepared for whatever weather comes your way — even when you're limited on space. This jacket brings together a stylish puffer design and ultra-thin built-in heating areas across 30 percent of its core, so it's a match made in winter gear heaven.

"This coat is great! It is very lightweight, making it comfortable to wear. I wore this coat in 10-degree Fahrenheit weather for 12 hours at an outdoor motocross event and was nice and toasty," one shopper said, noting, "I had the setting on medium and needed to replace the fully charged battery after about 6 hours. So glad I purchased a spare."

To buy: amazon.com, from $160

Best Budget: Tidewe Heated Jacket

Most heated jackets start around $150, but this one — which one Amazon shopper crowned "the best bang for your buck" — starts at just $90. The water- and wind-resistant jacket has a breathable polyester blend outer and an anti-static fleece liner to trap in heat. The highly rated jacket comes in three colors, including this vibrant pink that'll stand out in a crowd of neutrals.

"I recently moved from Hawaii to Virginia… in January," explained a customer. "Not only does it fit well (I take the hood off and wear a beanie or earmuffs,) but the heater is no joke. [It] works so well! My teenager panicked when her phone began to die and I whipped out the included iPhone cable and charged it off my coat's battery."

To buy: amazon.com, from $90

Best Packable: Venture Heat 12V Heated Motorcycle Jacket

Designed with motorcyclists in mind, this lightweight and sturdy heated jacket folds into a compact, travel-friendly pouch that won't take up space in your bag. It also offers impressive water and wind resistance on top of its advanced long-lasting heating capabilities. You can control its 10 heat settings through Venture's Bluetooth app, as well as the zone you want to warm up.

"I don't have a motorcycle. I do have an e-bike I ride through the winter; I ordered this jacket because it is the best. It's the hottest with 12-volt [battery] and has the most heated panels, the whole front, back, and arms," one reviewer shared. They added, "Great for the outdoors, camping, or being stranded, just have a couple battery banks handy!"

To buy: amazon.com, $250

Best for Outdoor Work: Milwaukee M12 Heated Jacket

This Milwaukee heated jacket is a sturdy pick that ensures full range of motion thanks to its flexible construction, which is made with water- and wind-resistant ToughShell-Stretch polyester and freeFlex mobility gussets. It offers eight hours of continuous warmth with its multiple heat zones that each have three temperature settings to choose from, and it's stocked with handy pockets. An elongated drop tail back offers protection from elements, and adjustable cuffs and waistline enhance comfort.

"I bought this for a gift to my husband who is a roofer and works through the Minnesota winter," an Amazon shopper wrote. "He is extremely pleased with the warmth it provides. It's a good idea to purchase extra batteries to keep a charged spare on hand if you have to use it on high, but according to him, he doesn't need high unless weather drops excessively."

To buy: amazon.com, $350

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