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Get Cheap Heated Gloves – Ivation (Good Value)

September 30, 2016 by Leave a Comment

I’ve been wanting to review these Ivation Heated Gloves for a while now because they’re one of the most affordable pairs of heated gloves on the market.

Not everyone is willing to spend $200 on a pair of heated gloves so I thought these would be a good option since they’re under 50 bucks.

Ivation 3.7v Gloves

Price: Click For Price

Score: 76/100

Where To Buy: Amazon

 

Category Score
Comfort 16/20
Warmth 15/20
Water Resistance 15/20
Quality 15/20
Battery 15/20
Overall Score 76/100

 

Overview


If you’ve browsed around this website or done any research at all on heated gloves you probably already know that they aren’t cheap.

A lot of pairs are selling for over $100, some over $200 and even some over $300.

A lot of people feel like that’s just too much to spend on a pair of heated gloves. I personally have no problem forking over $300 if I know I’m getting a high quality product but I realize that I’m probably the exception to the rule.

For those of you looking to get into a pair for under $50 USD then you will probably be interested in the Ivation 3.7v gloves.

When I first spotted these gloves and saw the price tag I immediately wondered why they’re so cheap.

A lot of regular gloves cost more than these and these ones heat up.

So I did some reading and the first thing I noticed was that these come with two 3.7v batteries which is a lot less power than most of the gloves I review here.

That’s the only thing that I noticed right off the bat that gave some sort of indication as to why these are so much cheaper than the others.

Let’s see how they scored.

 

Comfort + Warmth


The gloves felt pretty good when I first put them on. They just feel like a regular pair of winter gloves. They actually reminded me of the old Kombi gloves that my parents bought me when I was a kid.

They’re pretty fluffy to the point that I’d almost call them bulky. I’m not a big fan of bulky gloves but I can get over it in this case since they aren’t expensive.

Since they’re a bit bulky they don’t offer much in terms of dexterity. Even doing up coat zippers or buttons is a little challenging with these on.

The inside of them is lined with fleece which is very nice. The palms are leather which is good for grip and comfort.

The cuff has a bit of a gauntlet so you can wear them over your sleeve if you want but it’s also small enough to fit under your sleeve.

The velcro on the cuff allows you to tighten them up nicely so that they’re snug on your wrist and they won’t come off during physical activity.

As for warmth, they’re pretty warm just on their own without the heat on.

With the heat on they warm up pretty fast. There are three heat settings and you can see which setting you’re on by the color of the button.

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I will say that I was a little bit disappointed by the heat elements. The elements run along the back of the hand and along the back of both fingers.

I’m not sure why they chose to put the elements on the back of the hand but I prefer when the heat is on the palm of the hand except for with motorcycle gloves.

I just find that the heat feels better on the palm. They’re actually saying on Amazon that these can be used as a motorcycle glove and that could be why they put the heat on the back of the hand.

Personally I wouldn’t use these as a motorcycle glove thought because they don’t offer very much protection or dexterity.

Aside from the heat placement I also found the temperature to be a little underwhelming. I’m probably just a little bit spoiled because I’ve been using gloves that are 7v and higher which put out a lot more heat.

That being said, they do heat up and they will keep your hands much warmer than non heated gloves.

For the comfort category I’m giving them a 16/20 and for the warmth category I’m giving them a 15/20.

 

Water Resistance


These gloves are not too bad in the wet weather. The exterior of them is made mostly of a nylon which repels the water pretty well up to a certain point.

They don’t have a Gore-Tex or Dintex membrane to keep the water out 100% but it will have to be pretty heavy rain before your hand gets wet.

You might find that after a while in the wet weather that they start to absorb water and once this starts it doesn’t get better until you’ve dried them completely.

They basically start to absorb water and then they get really soggy and heavy. Like I said, this is only after long hours in wet weather or really heavy rain.

So they are water resistant to a certain point and the batteries won’t get damaged in the wet weather because they’re in a waterproof pouch.

For this category I’m giving these gloves a 16/20.

 

Quality


Ivation is not a well known name in the heated gloves industry and I think that as I’m writing this, these are the one and only pair of Ivation gloves available.

This doesn’t exactly give me a lot of confidence in the quality.

Putting that aside I’d have to say that the gloves look like pretty good quality upon inspection.

The stitching looks good and straps, velcro and electronics all look good.

I have read some negative reviews saying that the seems started to come apart but I didn’t personally have that problem.

Knowing what I know I would say that the quality is ok.

I’m giving them a 15/20 in this category.

 

Battery


These come with two 3.7V/1800 mA lithium batteries which is less juice than you’ll get from most heated gloves.

Although they have less juice, the batteries are also physically smaller which is nice because they are light weight and they don’t bother you at all when you’re wearing the gloves.

They are advertised to get 2.5 hours of heat on the highest setting, 4 hours on medium and up to 8 hours on the lowest setting.

This is comparable to what a lot of the big companies are providing and my results were pretty much bang on with these results as well.

Getting heat for that length of time is great for these small batteries but the reason they’re able to get heat for that long is because they aren’t nearly as hot as more expensive pairs.

You can still feel the heat and it still feels warms, but they don’t pack a huge punch. I guess that’s why they cost less.

I’m giving them a 15/20 in this category.

 

Fit


These gloves fit pretty much true to size. If I had to lean one way I’d say go for the bigger size but that’s only if you’re truly between sizes.

If you don’t know your size you should have a look at our Sizing Guide.

 

Final Thoughts


So I know that I wasn’t ranting and raving about these gloves and I may have sounded a little bit negative towards them.

This is not because these gloves are bad. It’s only because I’m comparing them to the top of the line gloves on the market.

Anyone who just wants a little extra heat and isn’t too picky about little details would love these gloves.

They work exactly as advertised and they should make you happy in the end especially for the price.

You will have a hard time finding a pair of heated gloves for much less than these I promise you that.

Thanks very much for stopping by today. If you have any questions or comments please use the box below and I’ll get back to you ASAP.

Cheers,

Robert

 

 

Filed Under: Heated Apparel, ivation, Motorcycle gloves Tagged With: battery heated gloves, cheap heated gloves, heated gloves, ivation, ivation heated gloves

Venture Heated Gloves – Epic 2.0 Review

September 7, 2016 by 16 Comments

Venture heated gloves are known to be some of the best in the industry. Whether you need to keep your hands warm out of necessity or just for some extra comfort, you’ll be happy with your decision to choose Venture. Today I’m going to review the Epic 2.0 model.

Venture Epic 2.0

Price: Click For Price

Score: 92/100

Where To Buy: Amazon

 

Category Score
Comfort 18/20
Warmth 20/20
Water Resistance 20/20
Quality 17/20
Battery 17/20
Overall Score 92/100

 

Heated Gloves Overview


The Venture Epic 2.0 heated gloves are one of my favorite pairs on the market. I really like these gloves and they’re the ones I use the majority of the time.

These are unisex so they’re available in a lot of different sizes but they do fit a little bit small so if you’re somewhat between sizes you should definitely spring for the bigger size. As always, our Sizing Guide will come in handy.

I know these are more expensive than most pairs and that alone might be enough to scare some people off but please don’t let that deter you.

I assure you that you won’t regret spending the extra money on these. And for the people who always want to have the best available, top of the line product no matter what, this is the glove for you.

 

Comfort + Warmth


I find these gloves extremely comfortable. The exterior is made out of nylon but it has a leather palm for extra comfort and grip.

The interior of the glove is made of 100% polyester which is also great for warmth and comfort.

Between the polyester interior and the nylon exterior there’s a nice layer of 3M insulation for added warmth. It is relatively thick which makes them extremely warm but it does however limit the dexterity somewhat.

If you’re looking for a really warm glove this would be a great option.

Between the polyester interior and the 3M insulation there’s a Dintex membrane which makes these gloves totally waterproof and breathable.

There’s a good size gauntlet which will fit over pretty much any jacket sleeve to keep out that cold air and moisture.

There are 3 heat settings, low, med and high. I found that the high was really warm and probably even the warmest heat I’ve ever felt come from a pair of battery powered gloves.

The low is a nice level for maintaning warmth and the medium is the sweet spot that I find myself using a lot on the really cold days.

The overall comfort is perfect. Sure they’re a little bulky but I expect that from an extremely warm glove. I found them to fell great on my hands and I never got tired of wearing them.

In the warmth category I’m giving them a 20/20.

In the comfort category I’m giving them a 18/20.

 

Water Resistance


As I mentioned before they have the Dintex membrane which makes these gloves totally waterproof. I’ve worn these gloves a lot and I can’t really add anything other than the fact that these will keep your hands dry guaranteed.

 

waterproof controller

waterproof dintex

As you can see they pass the water test with flying colors. I have no reason to dock them any points in this category so I’ll be giving them a score of 20/20. 

 

Quality


Upon initial inspection I thought these gloves looked really durable. The stitching is strong and the fabrics hold together very well.

I checked the wiring and the power button and they seem good too. Just the fact that you can submerge them under water and the power button isn’t fazed is a great example of the quality.

Now I haven’t personally had any problems with them but I have read some online reviews from other people stating that they had some issues.

Some people had problems with the wire connections coming apart at the connections.

A few people said that their gloves started to come apart at the seams after some use.

Now this is for sure possible that both of these things could happen but we always have to be careful when reading about problems like these ones.

The reason we have to take them with a grain of salt is because we don’t know how these people had been using the gloves.

It’s possible that they were getting really heavy use and possibly abusing them. Just like any possesion, it’s important to care for your heated gloves in order to keep them in good working order.

I know one complaint came from a ski instructor who is teaching kids to ski. Now this is a problem because in that job you’ll be constantly picking up skiis and handling them to help the kids. The sharp edges of skiis are really hard on any gloves and for that application you should seek out more of a work glove.

These gloves aren’t meant for a heavy work load because they just haven’t been equiped with extra padding in the palm area. If they were, they would lose out a little bit in the comfort category.

With all of that being said, I’m giving them a 17/20 for quality.

 

Battery


These gloves come equiped with two 7V 1800 mAh batteries. This is a rechargeable Lithium-ion battery and when cared for properly it should perform very well.

It’s very similar to the battery you’ll find in most smart phones.

The people at Venture aren’t going into huge detail in regards to how long the battery will last. They’re a little vague about it and they just say that you’ll get 5+ hours of heat.

From my experience you’ll only get 5+ hours out of them if you’re either using the low setting or you’re only turning the high heat on periodically to warm up.

Here’s my results.

High Heat – 2 Hours

Med Heat – 3.5 hours

Low Heat – 5.5 hours

So that’s not too bad considering how hot these things actually get. As I said before, I didn’t need the high heat all the time.

I found myself using the medium setting the most but there are other techniques you can use to preserve the battery even better.

I like to start the day with them on high just because that’s usually when I get cold. After my hands are nice and toasty I shut them off completely.

Since these gloves have good insulation they hold the heat quite well and you can have them off for extended periods of time depending on the temperature outside.

Then just switch them on anytime your fingers start to feel cold again. This works fine for me but if you need more warmth just swith between Low and High instead.

Additionally you can also buy a second set of batteries if your really want to have lots of heat time.

There are the odd negative review online saying that the battery dies after one season or 1 year or whatever. This shouldn’t happen and Venture should send you a new battery if it does happen.

However, you also need to take good care of the battery to help it last longer using these techniques….

  • make sure to charge it completely on the first charge
  • don’t leave it on the charger for more than 24 hours
  • charge it completely before storing it
  • make sure to charge it at least every 6 months even when not being used

 

All in all I was pretty happy with the battery and so I’m giving it a 17/20.

 

Fit


Like I said before these gloves do fit a little small. If you’re between sizes you’d be better off going for the bigger size.

As usual you should see our Sizing Guide and make sure you take your measurements before ordering them.

 

Final Thoughts


I have to say that I love these gloves. They are still my go-to gloves for any winter/cold weather activity.

As you can see I rated them very high in all categories and I haven’t had any problems with them as of yet.

I have to mention the fact that they also have touchscreen capability. Both the index finger and the thumb are equiped with the special material that allows them to work with your smart phone or tablet.

I love this feature because there’s nothing worse than having to take off your gloves at any point during the day.

Not only does your hand get cold but it also can be tricky getting all of your layers set up in a comfortable way and once they are, you don’t want to mess with it.

Out of all the gloves I’ve reviewed I have to say that this one is at the very top. You really can’t go wrong with it and I know you won’t regret spending the extra money.

Thanks for stopping by today and please leave me your comments or questions in the box below. I always respond ASAP.

Cheers,

Robert

 

 

 

 

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