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9 Best Heated Gloves You Can Buy Online Right Now
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Cold weather constantly gets a bad rap. Once temperatures drop, we're quick to forget that it's then that our favorite snow activities can begin. We're talking skiing, ice fishing, sledding — the list goes on and on. Of course, in order to truly enjoy these outings (and the not-so-fun ones, like shoveling), you need to be equipped with the best heated gloves you can find. Before buying a pair, you'll need to be clear on the different types of heated gloves, material options, and other available features.
Types of Heated Gloves:
- Chemically heated gloves: These gloves feature a pocket where you can place a disposable air-activated heating packet that'll warm up once removed from its packaging. The heat lasts around eight hours before having to be replaced. These gloves have the option to be worn without the heating packets too.
- Electrically/ battery operated heated gloves: Instead of needing heating packet replacements, you'll need to recharge or replace the batteries. The battery compartment is connected to a series of heated wires that are embedded throughout the gloves' fabric. Most electric heated gloves have a variety of heat settings that'll use different amounts of battery power. This type of heated gloves tends to be significantly more expensive.
Heated Gloves Features:
- Fit: Most importantly, you'll want to make sure your heated gloves fit properly. We recommend measuring your hand and referencing the size chart if purchasing online. For ultimate comfort, make sure you can comfortably bend your hand into a fist and your entire wrist is covered to stay warm.
- Material: To stay completely warm, you'll want to make sure the gloves are wind and weather-proofed (especially if you plan on wearing them in the snow). Look for outer shells made with nylon or polyester blend with a soft fleece or wool interior liner. Heated gloves will vary in how thick they are with thinner styles better suited for working outside or skiing. Waterproof protection will help keep you hands protected from the elements, but note that they'll feel less breathable and may leave your hands a bit clammy.
- Battery Life: Most battery operated heated gloves offer rechargeable lithium batteries instead of single use. Rechargeable batteries typically offer two to ten hours of heat. For longer heating times, you'll need to buy an extra set to have a replacement with you.
Check out some of the options below that have been hailed online as must-have gloves for any outdoor adventure.
Thermo1 Battery Heated Gloves
With hundreds of rave Amazon reviews, these heated gloves from Velazzio have many innovative features. There's a durable water repellent finish to keep your hands protected while the liner is designed to be moisture wicking to prevent sweaty hands. The outer fabric is touchscreen compatible, so you can use your smartphone while wearing them. With three heat settings, an eight hour battery life, and a convenient carrying case, these are the ultimate heated gloves.
Heated Gloves
The ActionHeat battery-heated gloves feature built-in heating panels and are made with Action-Flex material that provides lightweight warmth and comfort. These gloves use AA batteries (not included) that are attached to a battery power pack that provide around five hours of heat. With the affordable price point, these gloves are a great buy to try out heated gloves.
Rechargeable Electric Battery Heated Gloves
Amazon reviewers say these gloves kept them warm on some brutal winter days. The gloves come with two rechargeable lithium batteries, which when charged, can last from two to six hours. The infrared fiber heating elements cover the back of hands, fingers, and finger tips for ultimate warmth. Reviewers love that this gloves provide excellent warmth while being thin enough for dexterity.
Mobile Warming Gloves
Mobile Warming Gloves
These 10-hour heat gloves will stay warm during your whole shift while being durable enough for all your outdoor needs. There are two layers: the inner provides the heat while the outer can handle any work you're doing for the day. The rugged outer nylon shell with leather pads keeps your hands protected during construction or lawn work.
Heated Gloves with Rechargeable Battery
Heated Gloves with Rechargeable Battery
Ideal for cycling, hiking, skiing, and other outdoor sports, these touchscreen compatible gloves have a longer length to cover the wrists with an adjustable buckle. With heat on the back of hands and fingers, these gloves are designed for snow sports. The brand claims you'll feel the heat within 30 seconds of turning them on.
Heated Ski Mittens
If you want to be as warm as possible, go with mittens instead of gloves. Made of sheep leather and water-repellent polyester, these mittens heat up every part of your hand for up to six hours. The velcro tie and pull-cord allow for easy adjustments. There's even a hidden zipper pocket on the inside of the wrist to store valuables.
Microwavable Therapy Mittens with Flaxseed–Moist Heat Therapy
Microwavable Therapy Mittens with Flaxseed–Moist Heat Therapy
Many who suffer from arthritis find relief with heated gloves. This pick has hundreds of rave Amazon reviews for being easy to use and amazingly comfortable, perfect for relaxing too. These mittens can be heated by putting them in the microwave for one to two minutes. They're filled with clay beads with lavender and flaxseed aromatherapy.
Electric Heated Gloves with Rechargeable Battery
Electric Heated Gloves with Rechargeable Battery
Even when the heating setting is turned off, Greensha promises these gloves will keep your hands toasty. They're soft and lightweight while providing heat from rechargeable batteries. With a soft cotton inside and a nylon and leather outer fabric, they'll keep you warm and cozy while fishing or farming.
Heated Fleece Glove / Mittens
If you want to avoid electrically heated gloves, this pair from Hot Hands is ideal. There's a pocket on the top of the gloves where you can place an air-activated heating packet. This disposable packet will stay warm for around eight hours before needing replacement. The gloves include a free set of heating packets too. We love that these gloves/mittens can be worn with or without the heating packets.
Emma Seymour (she/her) is a senior product analyst at the Good Housekeeping Institute's Textiles, Paper and Apparel Lab, where she has led testing for luggage, pillows, towels, tampons and more since 2018. She graduated from Cornell University with a bachelor of science in fiber science and apparel design and a minor in gerontology, completing research in the Body Scanner Lab on optimizing activewear for athletic performance.
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