Some technological advancements appear to be worthwhile investments, while others appear to be more of a “nice-to-have” than a “need-to-have.” Perhaps you don’t believe you need a jacket that heats up at the touch of a button. However, according to our PEOPLE team of testers, who put several heated jackets through their paces in our lab, your winter piece of clothing.
Originally created to keep motorcyclists warm during chilly rides, heated jackets have now become mainstream, with people wearing them while skiing, rooting for their favorite football team at a stadium, taking their dogs for a walk in the winter… you name it. Sure, you could layer up to stay toasty,

Finally, we’re sure you’re curious about the safety of the jacket — the brand states that the battery has been certified by the FCC, UL, and CE to guarantee safe performance for daily use. You can even remove the battery and toss the jacket into the washing machine for

up to washes without risking any damage to the fibers.

your jacket did all the heavy lifting?The science behind these cozy jackets involves carbon fiber heating elements, which generate heat along the chest and mid-back. By just pressing the logo on the left breast, you can choose whether you want low, medium,
or high heat, as well as turn the jacket on and off.
The heating mechanism is powered by a rechargeable battery, which has a generous run time of up to 10 hours; on the highest level, you’ll get three hours of charge. You can even plug your phone into the battery and juice up while you warm up — talk about a win-win!
Pro tip: Since the jacket is designed to fit snugly on the body so that you can properly feel the warmth, it’s best not to size up.

Duck hunting is synonymous with wet and cold conditions. Typically, the colder, snowier, and windier the weather, the better the hunting. To be successful on the most brutal migration days, you need serious outerwear like the Hudson Jacket. I used it while breaking ice, setting decoys, and sitting in a blind for hours in high winds and freezing temps during a late-season hunt in Utah. Here’s how

the Hudson Jacket stood up to the conditions.

The water-sealing cuffs adjust to prevent water from getting up your sleeve, even when submerged. You can seal the cuffs underneath your gloves to prevent water from seeping in. This way you won’t have to deal with damp sleeves for the rest of the day if your gloves fail or you have to reach underwater. 

The Hudson features two open pockets on the chest to warm up your hands, two bellowed shell pockets that fit a full box of shells but lay flat when empty, and two zippered tuck-away call pockets on the exterior.

There is also an interior zipper pocket over the left chest. The call pockets will keep your reeds from freezing and removable straps on the front of the coat allow you to secure calls for easy access. I would have appreciated two additional open pockets behind the bellowed shell pockets at the waist for an additional place to keep my hands warm, but all in all there is plenty of storage in this jacket.