Hey everyone! I'm 19 and on the lookout for a solid winter jacket. I already have a great leather jacket, but it's not suitable for farm work and construction. I really like my Milwaukee hoodie and I have a bunch of M12 batteries, so I'm curious how well Milwaukee jackets fare against rain, wind, and tough conditions like running through brush. Also, I'm wondering how they hold up against blood since I hunt and need something to replace my current jacket. By the way, Milwaukee, if you happen to see this, a heated pullover hoodie would be awesome and I'd grab it right away!
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I usually wear the heated hoodie as a base layer myself. But just a heads up, the jackets aren’t very water-resistant. They’re great for keeping warm, but don’t expect them to keep you dry in heavy rain.
I’ve got the Axis heated jacket from last year and the heated hoodie too. Honestly, I’d skip the heated jacket if I were you. It doesn’t heat up well in cold and windy conditions. Instead, I’d suggest layering it up with another coat on top or maybe getting a vest to wear underneath. On the plus side, they handle rain and mud really well, especially the black color – just be careful with the blue version; it stains super easily!
Yeah, I hear you! My hoodie is already grease-stained from working outside.