
I’ve reviewed several electronically heated products at this point. From gloves, to vests, to jackets and hooded sweatshirts. When I received the option to review one more, I figured it would be just like the rest, except I was wrong. Here’s what makes Kemimoto Heated Hoodie different from the rest.

Material: The first thing you’ll notice after ordering a Kemimoto heated hoodie is the material. The sweatshirt feels like the softest material possible. It’s like a snuggly baby blanket with its ultra-soft fleece. Honestly, if it had zero heating options, it would still be worth picking up based off the feeling alone.

Zones: The hoodie has six different heating zones including the neck, the two on the chest and three on the back, which is more than comparable heating products from other websites. Most brands will have three heating pads, so Kemimoto doubles the standard when it comes to electronically heated products. Just like other brands there are three different levels of heat, low, medium and high.
What makes it different is the ability to control each zone independently. Want your back on high but your chest on low? Want your neck on but your back off? The button on the front isn’t just a standard on/off, it allows you to pick a zone and customize the heat for that specific area. The three zones can be adjusted independently of the whole system and are color coded. Another unique feature is the battery actually has a number on it showing its charge level. This was a nice feature I hadn’t seen before. Rather than approximating battery life based off dots or a bar, it clearly displays the percentage.

App: Besides the custom zones, another standout of the product is the ability to control it via app. While the ability to control the zones via app might seem like overkill for some when you can just reach up and touch the button. My family found it a nice feature for use with our kids, allowing us to control the zones without physically walking up and touching the hoodie.

Use for OCR and Beyond: For those who are looking for a great Christmas present, birthday present or just a thank you gift for someone who spent a weekend with you pit crewing at an Ultra-Obstacle Course Race, this is a great option. The heated hoodie works well on the sidelines of races, pre/post-race or simply walking around town. Whether you are headed to a football game or just want the walk to your car in the morning to be a little cozier, Kemimoto has you covered. I find that I tend to use it not only as a jacket but the battery as a way to charge my phone, which I tend to chronically have a lower battery on.

Overall: It is hard to pick my favorite heated product of all time. That being said, the softness of the fleece lining, the ability to control each area’s intensity and the six different heating zones make this one of the front runners. Those looking for a treat for yourself or a loved one, need to check out Kemimoto’s lineup of products and if you want my opinion, put the hoodie at the top of that list.