To buy: amazon.com, $105 (originally $200) 

Earning the top spot on T+L’s best heated jackets list, the Ororo Heated Jacket keeps you toasty and cozy with its rechargeable carbon fiber heating unit, which generates warmth at your chest and back. Wearers can alternate between three heat settings depending on their preference or local forecast. Plus, you can remove the battery pack (which has its own designated pocket and which shoppers say is the same size as a smartphone or wallet) to machine wash it or wear it as your everyday jacket. 

For added comfort, the Ororo Heated Jacket is made with a snuggly soft polyester fabric that helps keep warmth in. But don’t worry, its lining is still very breathable, which is good news if you’re someone that overheats fast. The fabric is also water- and wind-resistant, and offers the right amount of stretch so you can still enjoy full mobility when wearing it. What’s more, there are two zippered side pockets to securely stash your smartphone, keys, wallet, and other essentials, and the hood detaches. 

When testing the Ororo Heated Jacket, T+L editors were impressed with its flattering fit, which they noted “cinches at the waist, creating a slim but comfortable style” that didn’t hinder their movements. They added, “The polyester material repelled water we sprayed on it, and while the outer sleeve remained a little damp after the spritz, no liquid seeped through to the testers’ skin. If you’re planning to wear this for skiing, snowboarding, or other winter sports, you should be well-protected from any moisture.” 

As for just how warm it gets, the T+L Tested team was happy to report that “in under a minute, our testers started feeling the Ororo jackets heating up on their chests and backs. One noted that the warmth was most powerful on the rear of the jacket but called wearing it an ‘overall very cozy experience.’” 

The editors noted that the jacket reaches 115 degrees Fahrenheit and has an LED light feature that illuminates once the heat element has been powered on: “Setting up the slender battery is very intuitive, and the LED light-up button on the chest makes it easy to cycle through the heat settings. The light also means it’s effortless to check which heat setting is on.” 

At the time of publishing, the price was $105. 

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