Heated cold-weather gear: Difference between revisions

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====Heated grips or gloves?====

~~We try to keep opinion to a minimum here in the FAQ, but when it comes to comfort, it~~'~~s always opinion. Here~~'~~s the gloves vs. grips opinion of one experienced club member:~~

'''Opinion 1'''

*I had a set of Widder gloves, but I just sold them on eBay. I now have Kimpex grip heaters on both of my bikes and am much happier. For me, the gloves are a big hassle; they're quite bulky, and connecting/disconnecting the wires every time you stop, plus dealing with the wires running through your jacket, are a big pain.

I had a set of Widder gloves, but I just sold them on eBay. I now have Kimpex grip heaters on both of my bikes and am much happier. For me, the gloves are a big hassle; they're quite bulky, and connecting/disconnecting the wires every time you stop, plus dealing with the wires running through your jacket, are a big pain.

:The grip heaters are always transparently there. They get quite warm; however, they obviously heat only the palms of your hands, but I find that works well enough for the convenience. They cost only about $30, and they aren't too difficult to install, though you should allow a couple of hours for a clean install with neat wiring.

The grip heaters are always transparently there. They get quite warm; however, they obviously heat only the palms of your hands, but I find that works well enough for the convenience. They cost only about $30, and they aren't too difficult to install, though you should allow a couple of hours for a clean install with neat wiring.

'''Opinion 2'''

I have heated grips and I also have Gerbing heated gloves and vest. I like the gloves much better than the grips. On moderate days I don't have to turn on the gloves, and on really cold days I can run them on high. There's lots of variability in between.

My own experience was the heated grips worked well in the 40's but not into the 30's. Here the palms stayed warm but my fingertips still got cold. The gloves have elements throughout the fingers and they are always nice and toasty. But gloves and controller are big $$$ compared to heated grips.

The grips are easier to use for sure. You don't have to string the wire in your jacket and connect them all up, etc... You just have to flip the switch. They are always there. So, I still like them, and they make a great backup if I am out in summer and the chill comes on.

Overall, it's a tossup for warmth on moderate days, with the cost and convenience going to the grips. For cold days, the gloves rule.

Here is the copy from Kimpex on their grip heaters:

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 ====Heated grips or gloves?====
-We try to keep opinion to a minimum here in the FAQ, but when it comes to comfort, it's always opinion. Here's the gloves vs. grips opinion of one experienced club member:
+'''Opinion 1'''
-*I had a set of Widder gloves, but I just sold them on eBay. I now have Kimpex grip heaters on both of my bikes and am much happier. For me, the gloves are a big hassle; they're quite bulky, and connecting/disconnecting the wires every time you stop, plus dealing with the wires running through your jacket, are a big pain.
+I had a set of Widder gloves, but I just sold them on eBay. I now have Kimpex grip heaters on both of my bikes and am much happier. For me, the gloves are a big hassle; they're quite bulky, and connecting/disconnecting the wires every time you stop, plus dealing with the wires running through your jacket, are a big pain.
-:The grip heaters are always transparently there. They get quite warm; however, they obviously heat only the palms of your hands, but I find that works well enough for the convenience. They cost only about $30, and they aren't too difficult to install, though you should allow a couple of hours for a clean install with neat wiring.
+The grip heaters are always transparently there. They get quite warm; however, they obviously heat only the palms of your hands, but I find that works well enough for the convenience. They cost only about $30, and they aren't too difficult to install, though you should allow a couple of hours for a clean install with neat wiring.
+'''Opinion 2'''
+I have heated grips and I also have Gerbing heated gloves and vest. I like the gloves much better than the grips. On moderate days I don't have to turn on the gloves, and on really cold days I can run them on high. There's lots of variability in between.
+My own experience was the heated grips worked well in the 40's but not into the 30's. Here the palms stayed warm but my fingertips still got cold. The gloves have elements throughout the fingers and they are always nice and toasty. But gloves and controller are big $$$ compared to heated grips.
+The grips are easier to use for sure. You don't have to string the wire in your jacket and connect them all up, etc... You just have to flip the switch. They are always there. So, I still like them, and they make a great backup if I am out in summer and the chill comes on.
+Overall, it's a tossup for warmth on moderate days, with the cost and convenience going to the grips. For cold days, the gloves rule.
 Here is the copy from Kimpex on their grip heaters: