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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

 

 

 

 

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

Electric Motorcycle Gloves – VentureHeat 12v

August 1, 2016 by 4 Comments

It’s that time of year again and I couldn’t be happier about it.

Spring is a fantastic time of year for riding but one item that can make your ride more enjoyable is a pair of electric motorcycle gloves.

Today I’m going to review the VentureHeat 12v Heated Grand Touring Motorcycle Gloves.

VentureHeat Grand Touring

12V Electric Motorcycle Gloves

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
Safety 17/20
Overall Score 92/100

 

Overview


This pair of Venture 12V Grand Touring gloves is a great buy for anyone looking to combat cold hands without sacrificing comfort or safety.

They are almost the exact same as the Venture Epic 2.0 gloves except for the fact that these ones are designed to be plugged into a 12v battery on a motorcycle or other recreational vehicle.

electric motorcycle gloves

Since these gloves don’t use a lithium ion battery like their Epic 2.0 counterpart they are a little bit cheaper. With that being said, they still aren’t dirt cheap at $151.56 but you get what you pay for and these are worth every penny.

These are without a doubt a top of the line pair of gloves.

 

Comfort & Warmth


I actually thought that these gloves put off even more heat than the wireless version but that’s not a big surprise since they’re connected to a 12v battery.

The warmth is very powerful and they heat up really quickly which is always nice.

The heat is distributed all over the back of the hand as well as on the back of each finger all the way to the tip of the finger.

electric motorcycle gloves

The reason they don’t put heating coils on the palm of the hand is because when squeezing a grip or throttle for long periods of time you can actually feel the coils inside and it affects the comfort of gloves.

So I actually prefer when motorcycle gloves don’t put the coils on the palm.

Don’t let this deter you because the heat output is still very high and your hands will absolutely stay toasty warm with these gloves.

They have a nice size gauntlet so that you can effectively keep the wind and moisture out.

The gloves are slightly bulky which affects the comfort a little bit but at the same time it helps to keep the warmth in which is usually what people care more about when buying heated gloves.

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

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

 

Water Resistance


VentureHeat gloves are some of the best in the industry for water resistance. If they say that their gloves are waterproof you know they mean it.

They have a great little video demonstration of how they test the water resistance of them, check it out below.

 

 

As you can see, they take this very serious. The gloves have a Dintex membrane which will keep %100 of the moisture out even in a terential downpour.

In addition to being waterproof the Dintex membrane is still breathable so that your hands don’t get clammy and sweaty if the weather improves.

I’m giving them a 20/20 in the water resistance category.

 

Quality


Just like any other VentureHeat gloves these ones are very well built.

You can be sure that as long as you’re treating them with care and respect that they’ll last a long time.

It’s safe to say that with Venture you don’t have to worry about the gloves falling apart for no reason. Like any motorcycle gloves they might start to show some wear and tear after a lot of use but this comes with the territory.

If you’re doing a lot of off-road riding where you end up crashing or tipping over and lifting up the bike then you might expect to see the gloves wear out a little sooner than expected.

I say that because these gloves aren’t built extremely heavy duty like some of Ventures more durable gloves.

They are made with a lot of nylon and kevlar which is very durable but the absolute toughest gloves on the market are usually made with Carbon Fiber.

As for the electrical parts you don’t have to worry because they are top of the line so you shouldn’t have any problems with them at all.

I’m giving these gloves a 17/20 in this category.

 

Safety


Some aspects of safety go hand in hand with quality. If a glove is built strong enough to protect your hand in a high speed crash then it will sure stand up to general use very well.

These gloves are built with safety in mind without a doubt.

They have plenty of extra Kevlar in the high impact zones such as the palm and the knucles.

They’re also equipped with some extra insulation for warmth but it doubles as protection as well.

They have a good velcro tension strap so that you can secure them on your hand so they don’t come off in the event of a crash.

They may not be quite as good as some of the Carbon Fiber gloves but I still consider these to be a very safe glove.

I’m giving them a 17/20 in this category.

 

Fit


Just like the Epic 2.0 these gloves do fit slightly small. You would probably be better off getting one size bigger than you normally wear especially if you’re between sizes.

Have a look at our Sizing Guide if you are totally sure what size of gloves you should buy.

 

Final Thoughts


I really do like these gloves. You would be hard pressed to find a pair of gloves that are better than these in every category.

Sure there might be some gloves that rate higher in one category but not in all.

You will most deffinitely cure your cold hands with these. I really think these are a good all-round glove and you don’t necessarily need to wear them on cold days only.

You can wear these gloves in a lot of different weather conditions and still be confortable. Just switch the heat off with the touch of a button and you’ll be good to ride in relatively warm weather.

If it’s really hot out, then you might find them too warm and in that case you might want to have an extra pair of thinner gloves to switch to.

I also want to mention that these gloves are touchscreen compatible.

electric motorcycle gloves

The index finger and the thumb will work with any touchscreen mobile device so that you don’t have to remove your gloves every time you want to read a text or take a call. (obviously when pulled over)

Thanks very much for stopping by today and I hope you found this review helpful. If you have any questions about these gloves or any other gloves I’ve reviewed please don’t hesitate to ask.

Just use the box below to contact me and I’ll be sure to respond ASAP.

Cheers,

Robert

 

 

 

 

 

Filed Under: Heated Apparel, Motorcycle gloves, Venture, Women's Gloves Tagged With: battery powered heated motorcycle gloves, best heated motorcycle gloves, electric motorcycle gloves, heated motorcycle gloves, venture heated gloves

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