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Heated Work Gloves – Volt 7.4V Unisex

October 6, 2016 by 24 Comments

We’ve been getting a lot of requests for heated work gloves lately so we’ve made it our mission to find the best possible pair on the market.

In the past we’ve recommended that people just buy a pair of thin heated liners to wear underneath their regular work gloves but that’s because we hadn’t come across a great pair of heated work gloves yet.

That has changed now that we’ve found the Volt 7.4 Heated Gloves.

Volt Heated Work Gloves

Overall Score: 88/100

Best Place To Buy: Amazon

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Category Score
Comfort 17/20
Warmth 19/20
Water Resistance 18/20
Quality 19/20
Battery 15/20
Overall Score 88/100

 

Overview


As I said before, we’ve been getting a lot of requests for heated work gloves. I’m really glad that people have been asking me about this because there are some really great options and I’ve been looking forward to reviewing some of them.

The Volt 7.4V work gloves are my top pick for any industrial or heavy duty type of application. They’ve been able to take a lot of abuse whether it’s sharp objects or power tools, we’ve put them through the ringer.

Asside from being able to withstand harsh environments they’re also great at keeping the hands warm and dry. With the output of 150 degrees fahrenheit they’ll keep you warm even on the coldest days.

You may have read my other Volt reviews here at The Warmest Gloves. I have had quite a bit of experience with the Volt brand over the years and I’ve always been impressed.

Since I don’t work in an industrial environment I thought I’d approach my friend Tom and ask for his help with the assessment of these gloves.

Tom works in a lumber yard which is mostly outdoor work. He’s constantly handling heavy lumber as well as using plenty of hand tools and operating heavy duty equipment.

Fortunately he was kind enough to help me out with this. He was actually pretty excited at the idea because he’s never worn a pair of heated gloves while at work so this was new to him.

He has experience with recreational heated gloves though, as he owns a pair of the Outdoor Research Lucent gloves and he’s very happy with those.

We waited for a day where the forecast was predicting cold temperatures. Then I gave him a list of some things to take note of.

I wanted him to wear them for at least two days so that we could get an accurate assessment of them. This of course would only be possible if he liked the gloves enough to put up with them for a second day.

After his first day wearing them I was a little nervous that he might not want to wear them for a second day but fortunately he liked them and was more than happy to keep wearing them.

 

Comfort + Warmth


Tom put the gloves on right in front of me so I could witness his initial reaction to the comfort of these gloves.

Right away he said they felt good. He said they’re soft but strong feeling at the same time. He said they felt a lot like his OR Lucent gloves but slightly stiffer.

I’m not surprised by the fact that these gloves are a little stiff. Most warm gloves will feel a little stiff, especially when they’re brand new.

But being work gloves, these ones have extra protection and padding in the more common wearing spots so that they can last in the harsh work environment. This will no doubt make them a little stiff.

Like all gloves, the stiffness will diminish as they get worn in.

After his first day of wearing them he had some good feedback. He said they were overall great.

He loved having the extra heat and he said that they provided a very soothing heat that went all around the hand, not just the palm or fingers.

The exterior of the gloves are made mostly of leather and the interior has a fleece lining which gives them a nice comfortable feel.

volt work 2

He said that they were bulkier than his usual work gloves and this was to be expected. He said there were times when he had to take them off to handle smaller objects which I guess means that they could be better in terms of dexterity.

As for warmth, he raved about them. He started with them at the highest of 4 heat settings.

After about 30 minutes he had to turn the heat down and this was on a day that the temperature dropped down to -4 Fahrenheit/-20 Celcius.

He said that he settled into the very lowest temperature for most of the day, turning them off for his lunch break and coffee break.

As for the score, I’m giving them a 17/20 for comfort and a 19/20 for warmth.

 

Water Resistance


Since these gloves are fitted with an Aquatex lining, they did really well in the water resistance department.

The lining is 100% waterproof and breathable so he didn’t have any issues with wet hands.

Tom’s second day of work was quite a bit warmer which wasn’t great for the warmth testing but fortunately the previous day was cold enough for us to get a good idea of warmth.

What the second day did provide us with was a little bit of moisture. It was snowing off and on throughout the day and it was heavy wet snowflakes which made for a sloppy lumber yard.

This was the perfect environment to test the water resistance of these gloves.

By the end of the day Tom’s hands were still bone dry. We were please to see that no water made it through the membrane at all.

He spent a good portion of the day handling wet objects which really tested the gloves. Although his hands and the inside of the gloves were dry, the leather palms of the gloves had absorbed a bit of water.

This isn’t a huge surprise as we all know leather tends to do that. What this did was make the gloves slightly less comfortable and the dexterity suffered just a little bit.

Not a big deal, but something to take note of.

I’m still happy with the results of this category and I’m giving them a score of 18/20. 

 

Quality


I already know that these gloves will be very good quality simply because they’re Volt and I’m familiar with this brand and they have a great reputation in the industry.

With that being said, these gloves will be held to a slightly higher standard just because they are work gloves so they’ll need to be even more durable than most.

After Tom’s second day of work wearing these they didn’t look any worse for wear. Aside from the fact that they were dirty, they were in great condition.

Now I know that this doesn’t give us an idea of what they’ll be like after an entire winter season of work so we’ll have to make due with what we’ve got.

I inspected the gloves closely to get an idea of just how well built they are. The have a nylon outer layer with extra leather in the common wear and tear areas.

You can feel the strength of them when you handle them and inspect them. I have no reason to think they wouldn’t hold up well under regular abuse.

I can see that when compared to other heated gloves they are much more padded and they offer a lot more protection for the hand.

Knowing what I know, I’m going to give them a 19/20 in this category.

 

Battery


This glove comes equipped with the exact same battery as the Volt Tatra that I reviewed.

They come with two 7.4V 2200mAh lithium-ion batteries and a duel charger so you can charge them both at the same time.

Just like the Volt Tatra’s these gloves have 4 different heat settings. This is a little different because most gloves only have 3 settings so Volt steps it up in this category.

The factory says these will get 2+ hours of heat on the highest setting and 8+ hours of heat on the lowest setting. As with most gloves, the real life results are slightly different than what the factory says but fortunately these ones weren’t too far off.

Here’s what Volt claims they get.

100% High – 2 Hours

75% Med/High – 3 hours

50% Med – 5 hours

25% Low – 8 Hours

Tom’s results were not too far off and he was still quite happy with the results. He was able to get even more time on the highest setting. He said they lasted 2.5 hours.

On the lowest setting however he said they only lasted 7.5 hours. These results will vary depending on a few circumstances.

One thing to remember is that you don’t usually need to have them at the highest setting. Often you can switch between the lower settings and this will extend the life a great deal.

Personally I’ll switch between having them off and the medium setting. This has always been warm enough for me with Volt gloves and it helps stretch out the life of the battery.

I’ve read a few threads and forums online where people are complaining about the battery life of these gloves. You have to take all of these with a grain of salt because you never know how people are treating them.

They might be failing to charge them fully before starting out. Who knows, all I can go on is mine and Tom’s results which were pretty decent.

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

 

Fit


You’ll probably find that these gloves fit a little small. Both Tom and I discovered that we needed one size larger than we normally wear so it’s a good idea to order one size up.

You can always refer to our Sizing Guide to be sure you know your own measurements.

 

Final Thoughts


I have to say that I’m not only impressed with these gloves but I’m also really excited that Volt decided to make a pair of heated work gloves.

These work gloves are not only durable but comfortable as well. I wouldn’t be surprised if some people decide to buy these as their everyday winter gloves because they are a good all round pair of gloves.

For anyone who does work outdoors in the winter months you’ll definitely want to take these into consideration. They can really make a long miserable day of work more bearable.

As I’ve mentioned before, we often recommend people buy a pair of heated liners and just wear them underneath their regular work gloves in order to get that extra warmth.

The reason we’ve said this is because there hasn’t been a great alternative. Now that Volt has come out with these everything has changed.

There is now a good option and I won’t be surprised if this results in even more options on the market going forward.

Please feel free to leave any questions or comments in the box below and I’ll be sure to respond ASAP. Also if you’ve tried these gloves I’d love to hear about your personally experience with them.

Cheers,

Robert

5 / 5 ( 2 votes )

Filed Under: Heated Apparel, Volt Tagged With: battery powered gloves, heated gloves, heated work gloves, work 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

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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

 

 

 

 

5 / 5 ( 2 votes )

Filed Under: Heated Apparel, Venture Tagged With: battery heated gloves, battery powered gloves, epic 2.0, heated gloves, the warmest gloves, venture, venture heated gloves

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