ORORO Men's 4 Heat-Zone Heated Jacket with USB-C Rechargeable Battery, Soft Shell Heated Jacket with Detachable Hood

I bought the ORORO Men’s 4-Zone Heated Jacket as a gift for my son this Christmas, and he absolutely loves it. For sizing reference, he is 6’4” and 145 lbs, and the Medium Tall fit him perfectly, great length in the sleeves and torso without being bulky. What really makes this review easy to write is my long-term experience with this brand. I’ve owned my own ORORO heated jacket for 4 years, and it is still working flawlessly with zero issues. That kind of longevity speaks volumes about the quality and craftsmanship. The heating zones warm up quickly, distribute heat evenly, and make cold weather actually enjoyable. The jacket is comfortable, well-made, and feels built to last, not just a short-term winter item. I recommend ORORO to everyone: family, friends, coworkers, and even strangers who ask about the jacket when they see it in use. This brand consistently delivers. If you’re on the fence, don’t be. ORORO has proven itself in our household over many years. Highly recommended brand and product.

Generally speaking I don't prefer to order clothing online. I like to see the material in person, feel it, try it on and see how it hangs and make sure that it doesn't restrict my movement. A jacket is something you should be able to put on and really not think twice about it. Now, as I get older, I have to say that I hate the cold weather more and more. My wife and kids run the other way when I come in from cold weather because my hands and feet are often ice-cold to the touch. (In fact, it is quite fun to corner my youngest son and place my cold hands on him and listen to him playfully scream about my cold hands). Also, I ride a motorcycle on occasion and have heated clothing that I plug into my motorcycle battery to keep me warm while riding in cooler weather. So, wouldn't it make sense to have something that I could use in a similar fashion when I am out and about and it is cold outside? After reading many reviews about different heated jackets here on Amazon I was impressed by the ORORO model and it's offerings. I decided to give it a shot. Now, recently, I had lost 25 pounds (yea!) and some of my clothing sizes were now falling between Large and Medium sizes. Based on the chart provided I decided to get the MEDIUM size in this jacket. My mistake. When I received the jacket and tried it on it was too snug through the armpits. I contacted the seller through Amazon and they promptly offered me a refund or exchange for another size. I chose an exchange for a LARGE model. Here's where their great customer service came into play. Due to a problem with their supplier, some of the materials they needed didn't arrive in a timely manner. This delayed the delivery of the new jacket. They kept me informed via email of the delays, offered again to give me a refund if I didn't want to wait, and were generally very proactive. Since I had sampled the jacket already, and since I admired the construction and materials I decided to wait. When my jacket was ready to ship they even threw in a free pair of soccer socks to thank me for my patience. Now I have the jacket and it is terrific! Even without activating the heat unit it is quite warm and very good at blocking the wind. The jacket offers a 5 minute pre-heat option and three levels of heat. The lighted emblem on the breast lets me know if my battery is still charged and functioning. It is quite comfortable, the hood is very helpful when needed and the heating units work well. The bulk of the heat is applied to the back of the jacket - so don't think that you will be wrapped from head to waist with heating elements all around you. It works surprisingly well. I have taken our dog out for walks in the wind and cold and actually looked forward to the experience instead of experiencing the dread of cold seeping in at various openings. It is well made, thin and convenient, and totally a winner. I highly recommend this jacket.

So far real happy with this, heat is nice and even with off is a fairly warm jacket and does well at blocking wind and repelling light rain.

This is a really tough review. However, there is a reason why not everyone has a heated jacket. It will never replace a nice warm jacket for about the same price. If the battery goes dead and you really have to stay warm, you are in trouble. It seems the jacket is a tad thin so the heating elements inside can heat up the jacket and eventually you. So that seems to be a catch-22. Do NOT rely on this jacket to keep you warm if you are backpacking. Too risky and heavy. At the high setting it keeps me warm but even though I purchased a medium it feels like a large for sure. The closer it is to you the more you can feel the heat. So yes, for two or more hours that the battery lasts on high it keeps me warm. On my jacket though, I have to find the button on the battery to turn it on and then press the button on the outside of the jacket to turn it on. I don't think it's supposed to work that way and it's annoying. Also, the bright light on the jacket is there on purpose like a little advertisement for the jacket... The string around the hood was broken but I managed to fix it. The best part about it was that it kept me warm when I had to ride my motorcycle on the freeway in November. But for some reason it turned off after 20 minutes. Not sure why as when I walk a dog or two in winter (Oregon) at the park it stays on. I don't bother with the other heat settings. If you need about 2+ hours of warmth it's a good jacket and doesn't feel or look cheap. After writing this last sentence I changed my review from three stars to four. Just compare a nice jacket to this one and you be the judge. Batteries are getting better all the time too...

LOVE IT xoxoxox ! need one size larger when ordering