While we’re not yet at the point where we need to crank up our heaters and bundle up, Milwaukee has been proactive in their efforts to improve the wintertime experience for Pro tradesmen and landscapers. The new lineup of Milwaukee heated gear includes their heated ToughShell Jacket, heated Axis Jacket, and heated hoodie. The jackets and hoodies all run off of Milwaukee’s M12 battery platform.
Milwaukee Heated Gear
All of the new pieces in the Milwaukee heated gear lineup use carbon fiber heating elements to create and distribute heat along the user’s chest and back. Milwaukee claims that their Quick-Heat technology will allow users to feel the heat three times faster than their market competitors. Each piece of the new Milwaukee heated gear also features three heat settings that allow for complete customizable comfort.
M12 ToughShell Jacket
The Milwaukee ToughShell jacket uses the brand’s own stretch polyester, which supposedly gets 5x longer life. It comes with a DWR coating that helps protect the user from wind and water. This jacket also features FreeFlex mobility gussets, allowing the user to move around in the jacket more freely.
This piece of the Milwaukee heated gear lineup runs for up to 8 hours on one RedLithium CP2.0 battery. It has heating zones in the chest, back, and pocket areas. Milwaukee includes high-loft insulation and adjustable cuffs and waist to help hold heat in.
M12 Axis Jacket
Like the ToughShell jacket, Milwaukee’s new Axis jacket has a durable build. Milwaukee uses Axis Ripstop polyester for better durability. And, because the insulation is 100% polyester as well, the Axis layers really well without feeling bulky.
The Axis jacket also gets up to 8 hours of runtime with the M12 RedLithium CP2.0 battery pack. It has heating elements located in the chest, back, and shoulder areas. The Axis also has an adjustable waist cuff to help trap heat inside the jacket.
Heated Hoodie
This new piece of the Milwaukee heated gear lineup uses a waffle weave thermal lining to trap heat between the body and the sweatshirt. The heated hoodie is wind resistant and includes reinforced pockets and linings. Like most other hoodies, this one functions well when layering clothing is ideal. However, in this case, the hood can accommodate a hardhat.
The heated hoodie runs for up to 6 hours with the Milwaukee RedLithium CP1.5 battery pack. It has heating elements in the chest and back.
Milwaukee Heated Gear Specs
M12 ToughShell Jacket
- Model Number: 202-20
- Outer Material: ToughShell Stretch Polyester
- Heat Elements: Chest, Back, Pockets
- Inner Material: Brushed Tricot
- Hooded: No
- Weather Resistant: Wind/Water Resistant
- Insulated: Yes
- Washable: Washer and Dryer Safe
- Warranty: 1-Year
- MSRP: $149
M12 Axis Jacket
- Model Number: 203-20
- Heat Elements: Chest, Back, Shoulders
- Inner Material: Brushed Tricot
- Weather Resistant: Wind/Water Resistant
- Insulated: Yes
- Washable: Washer and Dryer Safe
- Warranty: 1-Year
- MSRP: $169
M12 Heated Hoodie
- Model Number: 302-20
- Heat Elements: Chest, Back
- Outer Material: ToughShell Stretch Polyester
- Inner Material: Brushed Tricot
- Hooded: Yes
- Weather Resistant: Wind/Water Resistant
- Insulated: Yes
- Washable: Washer and Dryer Safe
- Warranty: 1-Year
- MSRP: $149