Bosch Heated Jacket Review: Best Heated Jacket For Men

Bosch heated jacket review: a modern, stylish, and durable heated jacket that can protect you from the cold, snow, rain, and wind whether you are working on a construction, going hunting, fishing, or whatever you are doing outside, you really need to consider this high-quality Bosch heated jacket for men.

Our Verdict

First of all, the Bosch heated jacket is really an amazing product, inside of this jacket is a very nice and slippery material. So when you put it on, it’s not grabbing or pulling up your sleeves bunching up your clothes. Actually, it is not a real Jobsite jacket, because it has a softshell exterior. But one thing is for sure, whenever you wear it, you will feel coziness and warmth on your body wherever you go in winter.

What I really like about this jacket is the special battery pocket; it gives you easy and simple access to the battery. When it comes to battery, it has a clip that allows you to easily attach the battery system to your pants belt or any other piece of clothing. This is an extremely useful feature in case you don’t need to wear a jacket, but you need to use the battery on other electronic devices.

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So, let’s see what are the features, advantages, and disadvantages of this men’s Bosch heated jacket and is it really worth investing in this product.

Product Features

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High-Quality Fabric

First of all, I have to say that this jacket looks very nice and stylish. It is made of 100% polyester and offers effective protection from rain and wind, more precisely, the jacket is water and wind-resistant. What I really like about this jacket is that the quality workmanship and its design successfully protect you from the cold, even when you are not using the heating system. This is one of the reasons why this Bosch heated jacket is ideally suited for people who work outdoors on a daily basis, such as construction, especially in the winter when temperatures are low, there are cold winds and frequent rains.

But also the quality design of the jacket successfully protects you from the heating system while it is on. This is very important if you accidentally damage the heating system so that you do not get burnt. But this should not worry you at all, because this is a very rare case with heated jackets, especially when it comes to jackets made by well-known and reputable brands such as Bosch, Milwaukee, and DeWALT.

Bosch Heated Jacket Has Three Zones of Heating

The heating system of this Bosch heated jacket is composed of heating elements that are placed in key places in the jacket to enable efficient and even heating of your body.

Specifically, this jacket has three main heating zones just like the Milwaukee M12 Heated Jacket. One zone is located at the back of the jacket, where there is a heating element that covers a larger area. While other two heating zones are located in the front in the chest area. In fact, there is one heating element on the left and one on the right on your chest.

The characteristic of the heating zones of this jacket is that they are placed in such a way as to provide fast and even heating to your body. It only takes a few minutes for this jacket to reach its optimum temperature.

Bosch Heated JacketThree Heat Settings

To get the required body temperature, this Bosch jacket offers three different heating modes such as low, medium, and high.

• The first one is the lowest heating mode and is most suitable when you need minimal heating. This heating mode is most suitable in the spring or in the late fall when you go out with your friends while it is windy, especially at night when the temperatures drop lower and you feel cold.
• Then we have the second mode or so-called middle setting. This mode is most commonly used when working outside for long periods of the day and you are exposed to low temperatures.
• And the third heating mode is actually the highest; this heating mode is most suitable for those who are outside for a long time in the winter.

Especially if you go hunting in the winter in mountainous areas where it can be really cold, if you are fishing or if you often go hiking then you will really need to use the high heating mode.

On/Off Switch, Simple and Easy to Us

So how do you turn on the jacket and operate the heating settings? It’s very simple.

On the front left upper chest, just above the Bosch logo, there is an on and off button. To turn on the jacket, just press and hold the button. Now that the jacket is on, the button will light up in a certain color depending on which heating mode you have chosen.

For example, if the button turns red, it means that the jacket is set to work in the highest mode. Now, when you press the button again, it will glow green indicating that the middle heating mode has been selected. If you press again, the button will turn on blue, which indicates the lowest heating mode.

Bosch 12 Volt Max 2.0Ah Battery System

In order for the heating system to successfully deliver the required heat to your body, it is equipped with a Bosch 12-Volt Max 2.0Ah battery system. Specifically, this battery system consists of a Bosch 12-Volt Max battery, a BHB120 battery holster/controller, and a USB compatible charger.

One thing that is really important in this heating system is that it has special protection that does not allow overheating of the heating elements and damage the jacket and above all, in the worst case you will not get burnt.

This protection not only protects the jacket, but also protects the entire heating system from overuse. Some people may not like this limited use of the heating system. But you should know that 6 hours of heat delivery that this jacket allows is quite enough.

Because you always take a break while working or doing some outdoor activities, so during the break, you have enough time to plug the battery from this heated jacket into the nearest wall outlet and charge it and at the same time, the heating system will cool down and rest. So after your break, the battery of your jacket will be a little bit recharged and I think you will have enough heating to finish your daily activities outside.

But, if you’re on the hunt, fishing, or far away and have nowhere to recharge your battery and need a longer period of heat, then I’d recommend buying an extra Bosch 12-Volt Max Lithium-Ion 3.0Ah battery that’s more powerful and can last double time than the original Bosch 12-Volt Mac 2.0Ah Battery, so now you will have enough energy for your jacket to keep you warm for a long time.

BHB120 Battery Holster/Backup and the USB Compatible Charger

This BHB120 Battery adapter along with the battery not only aims to power the heating elements of the jacket with energy, but can also be used to charge your Smartphone or power some of your personal electronic devices.

What I really like is that this battery system has a clip. This clip allows you to attach the battery system to the belt of your pants or any of your pockets in case you are not wearing a heated Bosch jacket. So you can power your electronic devices at any time. Otherwise, this charger takes about 2 hours to fully charge the battery when it is completely empty.

Battery Bosch 12-Volt Max 2.0Ah

Now, as I said, this Bosch battery system comes with the Lithium-Ion Battery Bosch 12-Volt Max 2.0Ah. When the low operating mode is set, this battery is powerful enough to allow heating elements to deliver heat for up to 6 hours non-stop.

But if you use the high operating mode, it is obvious that the battery will last less. I don’t know exactly how long the battery will last when using the highest heating mode, but is going to be somewhere between 1.5 to 2 hours.

Rain and Wind Protection

Not surprisingly, this Bosch heated jacket is designed so that in addition to heating, as I mentioned before, it also offers protection from rain and wind. The outer surface of the jacket is designed not only to protect you from external influences but also to provide perfect protection of the heating system so that damage does not occur when the jacket gets wet.

This is a very positive feature of this heated jacket and allows you to move without worries or work in areas where there is often rain and snow. This lets you know that the Bosch Company has taken the design of this jacket seriously. With it, you will be effectively protected from all external influences such as cold, rain, snow, and wind.

External Features

High Collar

I like that it’s got a high collar that zips its way up which additionally helps the jacket to keep the body temperature. But, really I would love this collar to come with a heating element like the one in the DeWalt 20 Volt heated jacket. We all know that our neck is one of the most exposed parts of our body

5 Useful Pockets

It is normal that when you work, you always carry extra accessories and items with you that will often help you from time to time such as notebooks, pencils, batteries, keys, your Smartphone, cables, controller, and more. This Bosch warmed jacket has 5 pockets that will allow you to store all your necessary items and be available to you at any time.

Zipper

One thing that I really want to mention is that this heated jacket has a left side zipper, so it is going to take a while until you get used to it. Otherwise, the zipper is quality, durable, and works perfectly.

Velcro Closures and Reflective Stripes

You’ll also notice that this Bosch jacket at the bottom of the sleeves around the wrists has beautiful and high-quality Velcro closures that can be easily adjusted to your needs. There are also nice, reflective stripes on the front under the arms, on the forearms, and along the back as well.

Warranty for a Period of One Year

Another advantage is that, if your Bosch heated jacket has a malfunction or the heating system fails, or if its size does not match the size of your body, you will be free to replace it with a new one. This will be made possible by the one-year warranty that you will receive from the moment you purchase this product.

Product Specification

• Materials: 100% polyester (wind and rain resistant)
• Heat Zones: Total 3 (one at the back and two in front at the chest area)
• Heat Settings: Three (low, medium and high)
• Battery System: Lithium-ion battery, Bosch 12 Volt Max 2.0Ah
• Charger: USB compatible
• Dimensions: 13.5 inches height, 29 inches in length and 5 inches in deep
• Weight: 5 pounds (about 2.26 Kg)
• Protection: water and wind resistant
• Waterproof: No
• Washable: hand washable

Who is the Bosch heated jacket most suitable for?

Mountaineering: If you are a fan of mountain hiking, you know that the temperatures in the mountains can be much lower than in other areas, not to mention in the winter when it snows and the temperatures often go below zero. With the use of this Bosch heated jacket, you will be able to accurately adjust the required heat to feel warm and comfortable all the time while enjoying hiking.

Motorcycle Riding: A number of people enjoy riding their motorcycles. One of the problems when riding a motorcycle is the wind created by the speed that makes you feel cold and you can’t fully enjoy riding your motorcycle.

Or the situation may be even worse if it rains while driving. With this warmed jacket from Bosch, you will be really protected and you will be able to fully dedicate yourself to the pleasure of riding a motorcycle.

Flu or Fever: This heated jacket can also successfully help people who have a fever or flu and need extra body heat. Simply by pressing the button on the jacket you will select the required heat for your body at that moment.

Working Outside: A certain number of people have jobs where they are required to work out every day throughout the day. It is obvious that they are often exposed to external influences such as rain, wind, snow, low temperatures, and are in great need of protection. With the use of a heated jacket that can protect you from getting wet and wind in addition to heating, you will not have to worry about these problems at all.

Conclusion

Bosch Heated Jacket is a nice and well-designed jacket that offers great protection against cold, wind, and rain. It is a great choice for people who like to spend time outdoors, walking their animals, walking around town, hiking, hunting, and also for people who have jobsites on cold days especially in winter.

I hope you enjoyed this Bosch heated jacket review and found it useful to learn more about its features and specifications.