I'm looking for recommendations on the best Anker power bank to use with my Milwaukee M12 heated vest. I already have the M12 battery with app control, but I'm exploring other options as well. I have a dongle for a USB-C port and prefer something flat and lightweight. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!
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You could try other power banks, but just keep in mind that Milwaukee hasn't officially tested third-party options, so you might be on your own mixing and matching.
I've actually used my Anker power bank with a conversion cable that I bought off Amazon, and it works well! Just make sure to check the specs before you dive in.
I've been using an M18 Power Source, so I can connect my big Forge 8Ah battery to it. Just a heads up, they’ve rebranded it to an M18 jacket now. Works great for me!
All you need is a conversion cable! I got a battery from Amazon that's compatible with the M12 gear, and it lasts about 8 hours on high with my heated vest.
I just picked up this power bank for my heated vest: https://a.co/d/4f6LmFm. The plug fits my vest no problem, and I’ve tested it a bit, but I'm looking forward to using it more extensively!
Thanks for the suggestions, everyone! I ended up ordering the Anker 26,250 mAh battery along with a new USB-C attachment after realizing my old one didn't support 12v heated gear.
Totally agree! I use it too in really cold weather, and it keeps me warm at -40 without a hitch.