Having tested all sorts of heated gear—from cozy heated blankets to high-performance heated gloves and heated socks—I’d recommend heated vests above all else (the heated collars are my favorite feature). These innovative products use thin, undetectable wires made of carbon fiber with portable batteries, and they can make all the difference in chilly weather, whether you’re camping, hiking, hunting or simply walking the dog. Still, not all are made equal.

To find the best heated vests, our team of scientists and engineers in the Good Housekeeping Institute Textiles Lab tested popular styles from top-performing brands in the Lab and with the help of consumer testers. We logged over 350,000 data points using temperature sensors and our thermal camera , assessed construction, and collecte

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