Is Milwaukee’s Heated Apparel Worth the Investment?

I was interested in the Quietshell until I realized it doesn’t have a hood. I've had the hoodie version and it's been great, but I've gone through three in five years because they fall apart and short out with too much washing. I switched to Fieldsheer gear, and their quality is a step up, plus they offer heated pockets. The downside is they don’t work with M12 to heat it though.

I wasn't a big fan of the Toughshell jackets; they felt too stiff and noisy. I found the Quietshell to be way better but it’s only available in camo. If you want the best option though, the Hooded Jacket is the way to go. Just a heads up, the stock is getting low since we're at the season's end—sizes and colors might be limited!

If you're shopping for Milwaukee heated gear, check out Home Depot—they have a bunch on sale right now, which makes them much more reasonable! I picked up the quietshell jacket and thought about returning it when it was $220. But with it now around $130, I think it's a keeper. It’s comfy and does a decent job at keeping me warm, even without the heat. A lot of folks also love the vest; it adds warmth under another jacket really well!

I just bought the vest kit—I didn't want to be stuck looking silly wearing a jacket indoors! Plus, I feel like the heating elements are in the same spots regardless of whether you pick a jacket or a vest, right? So it seems a bit pointless to pay extra for a jacket if you're already covered with gear.