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Yahoo
05-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Reba McEntire says this heated vest keeps her nice and toasty — 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 bitter cold temperatures in the forecast hit hard. This vest warms your core when you need it most. It 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. "I love this vest," gushed one rave reviewer. "I'm always freezing at work and it's very frustrating because I need to be able to move around, so a big jacket is out of the equation. This vest keeps me warm and gives me the necessary mobility to do my work. The heat on the neck section is amazing. I feel like I'm having a heating pad working on me while I'm working." "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. One 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 deal-breaker." "I bought this one for my mom and she loves it!" exclaimed a 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.
Yahoo
22-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
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.
WIRED
10-02-2025
- Lifestyle
- WIRED
The Best Puffer Jackets to Survive the Cold
Klattermusen Lopt Hooded Down Jacket Yet more insulated brilliance from Sweden, where northerly winter temperatures drop to −22 to −40 Fahrenheit. Klättermusen, which translates to 'Climbing Mouse', manufactures some of the highest-performing and stylish outdoor gear available. Yes, they've been co-opted by the fashion-oriented Gorpcore Gang, but don't let the hipsters put you off. The Lopt, which is also available as a vest and without a hood in both men's and women's sizes, weighs just 15 ounces (435-grams) and boasts a generous 800 fill power of sustainably sourced white goose down. It's water-repellent, temperature rated between +10 to -10-degrees Centigrade, and the PFC-free bio-based outer fabric is impressively wind-resistant. I've been using this jacket daily in London and also as a midlayer while skiing, and I've been impressed by the lofty warmth from the down and the comfort of the fit. It can also pack down into a pocket, which is always a bonus. The asymmetrical opening—something you find on a lot of their gear—does take a bit of getting used to, but once fully zipped up there's absolutely zero chin chafing or annoyance from the zipper. You might not think you've ever been irritated by a zip, but trust me, you notice when it has been eliminated. It is hard to look past the high price of Klättermusen gear, and you do not need to spend $400 to find a jacket to keep you warm, but if you do have deep pockets, I think the brand offers a significant upgrade on athletic and aesthetic performance compared to fashion-focused brands such as Moncler and Canada Goose. — Chris Haslam Specs Down fill power 800 Fill weight unlisted Weight 15.3 oz $459 at Klattermusen (Men's) $459 at Klattermusen (Women's) Unlike everything else on this page, Ororo's insulated jacket isn't just insulated. In addition to the synthetic Thermolite insulation, the Ororo heated jacket generates heat through a series of carbon fiber heating elements, which plug into a rechargeable battery. There are heating pads on the left and right chest, mid-back, and collar. You can't control heat to individual pads, but there are three heat settings to let you dial in a comfortable temperature to match your exertion level. The outer shell is a DWR-treated nylon that does a good job of shedding light rain and snow, though as with most of these puffer coats, you'll want a rain jacket if it really starts to rain. Ororo claims up to 10 hours of battery life. That's on low. Running at high in some very cold conditions, I found that 5-7 hours was more realistic, but plenty of time for most things you'd want this jacket for (my daughter declared it the perfect ice skating jacket). Due to the limitations of batteries, I would not take this jacket into the backcountry, but for around town, running errands, walking the dog, this is a great jacket for those coldest of days.
