Reba McEntire says this No. 1 bestseller keeps her 'toasty warm' — and it's on sale
Do you love to wrap yourself up in a heated blanket and wish you could actually walk out of the house that way? Well, you sort of can. There's a popular heated vest that provides such toasty warmth on a cold winter's outing that customers are swooning — and the most vocal fan of the Ororo Heated Vest is singing/acting legend Reba McEntire. And now is the time to scoop up this toasty layer while it's on sale for $20 off.
The Ororo Heated Vest, which McEntire told New York magazine is a "life-saving" winter essential and "the greatest invention known to man" — quite an endorsement! All the colors of this hot ticket are marked down by $20 making it a win for when the subzero temperatures in the forecast hit hard.
This vest has battery-operated heating elements, so you must remember to charge it via its USB port. That said, it'll stay warm for up to 10 hours on a single charge! "The charge lasts a long time, but I always tell people to buy the extra battery pack as a backup," McEntire said. There's nothing worse than being somewhere cold and your battery dies."
Worried about overheating? Don't be. You can customize your warmth level by choosing between three heat settings. And don't sweat washing the Ororo vest, either: It's safe to throw it right in the machine, but you can also hand wash it if you choose. Either way, you can expect years of toasty-warm performance: Its battery can be charged up to 800 times before you'll need to replace it!
But don't just take McEntire's word for it. Take it from the 8,000-plus Amazon customers who swear by this piece.
"Best invention ever!" gushed one rave reviewer. "I always freeze when I go outside. I live in Minnesota but now that I'm getting older I'm freezing more. It's my neck that gets so tense when I'm freezing and the heating mechanism is right there in the neck."
"I bought this as a birthday present for my oldest daughter who is a school crossing guard," said this mom. "She says it's really warm and loves it. We're in Michigan and it's great during the winter months to help keep warm."
Even medical professionals love it. "Best decision I've ever made," shared one healthcare worker. "I work in interventional radiology and can't wear a jacket or long sleeves in the cold rooms because I have to gown up and stay sterile. It's been a game-changer in cases. I got the navy blue and it looks great with the hospital scrubs."
Some shoppers say it could use some slight adjustments.
Another shopper wrote: "The only thing I'd change about the vest, is how the power button/ heat setting button lights up. I wish there was an option to turn it off, but I can live with it, not a dealbreaker to me."
"I bought this one for my mom and she loves it!" exclaimed a final fan. "Most of our family has these and we love them. My only complaint is that the battery takes forever to charge."
And to prevent frigid fingers, these highly rated hand warmers are also on sale for nearly 40% off!
If you have Amazon Prime, you'll get free shipping, of course. Not yet a member? No problem. You can sign up for your free 30-day trial here. (And by the way, those without Prime still get free shipping on orders of $35 or more.
The reviews quoted above reflect the most recent versions at the time of publication.
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