RIDGID 18V Heated Jacket Preview
RIDGID™ introduces the latest innovation in heated apparel with its 18 volt heated Jacket.
It started with Milwaukee, but slowly but surely, it seems that all of the pro tool brands are getting into the heated work wear game. RIDGID just announced that coming later this month, they too will have heated jackets in their new product lineup. While we have not yet had the chance to get our hands on one, we will soon, and we'll tell you our thoughts on this one and we'll try to give you some pros and cons of all the brands.
What's can you expect from the RIDGID Heated Jacket?
According to RIDGID, the new 18V cordless jacket will give you up to 18 hours of run time. The RIDGID heated jacket will keep you warm all day on the jobsite. Available in black and camo, as well as three different sizes to fit all tastes and needs.Package includes Heated Jacket with Power Cord, R86071 18V Power Source, and Operators ManualFeatures:
- Extended Run-Time – Up to 18 hours with 4.0 Ah Hyper™ Lithium-Ion battery (sold separately)
- Integrated USB Power Port –Charges phones and other portable electronics in zippered pocket through USB connection (Output 2.1 amp)
- 3 Core Heat Zones– Start warming chest and back areas in minutes to evenly distribute heat throughout your core
- Heated Pockets – Keeps your hands as warm as your core
- 3 Heat Settings Per Zone – Adjust core and pocket heat zones independent of each other - Low (Blue), Medium (White), and High (Red)
- Water and Wind Resistant – Stands up to tough jobsite conditions
- Multi-Layered Fabric Technology – Actively warms the body and stimulates blood circulation
- Convenient Battery Storage – Expandable battery pouch holds any RIDGID® 18V battery
- Removable Belt Clip – Gives you the option to wear the battery and power source on your belt
RIDGID® 18V Heated Jacket Names and Model Numbers
- R8702B, R8703B, R8703B (Black Jacket Only (L,XL,2XL)
- R8712B, R8713B, R8714B (Camo Jacket Only) (L,XL,2XL)
- R8702K, R8703K, R8704K (Black Jacket w/Battery & Charger Kit) (L,XL,2XL)
Other Info You'll Want to Know:
- Warranty: 1-Year Limited Warranty
- Launch Date: January 2014
- Suggested Retail: $149-Black Jacket Only (In Select Midwest Home Depots & HomeDepot.com) $169-Camo Jacket Only (In Select Midwest Home Depots only) $199-Black Jacket Kit Version (Available on HomeDepot.com)