Photo: Ole Henrik Johansen // Tek.no
The test is translated from Norwegian to English by Heat Experience.
Can our products pass the final test by tek.no? Read more here: We are very proud to tell you about our recent testing of our latest heated clothing by tek.no, one of the most renowned technology magazines in Norway. It has become somewhat of a tradition for them to test our products and provide us with honest feedback on their performance, which we greatly appreciate.
We have invested a lot of time and resources in developing high-quality heated clothing with advanced technology and innovative materials that provide the best warmth and comfort. Our products are designed to withstand extreme weather conditions and give you the freedom to explore nature regardless of the temperature. Therefore, we are excited to hear what they had to say about our battery-powered heated clothing this time.
We have always had a passion for creating clothing that not only looks good but also keeps you warm and comfortable even in the coldest temperatures.
In this blog post, we will share tek.no's experiences with our heated clothing and provide you with a thorough analysis of the performance and functionality of the products.
Read on to find out more about our testing with tek.no and why Heat Experience heated clothing is a smart and reliable choice for those looking for quality clothing for cold days!
Adjust the heat in your clothing with your mobile phone
When the cold bites your nose and fingertips, it's important to stay warm if you're going to be outdoors. No one likes to freeze - and if you lose your warmth, the trip into the woods can quickly become quite miserable.
We have previously tested various garments with built-in heating elements powered by a battery. This adds warmth that comes in handy when the mercury on the thermometer drops well below zero.
Now we have received a couple of new garments from Heat Experience, and this year's innovation is that you can control the heat from an app on your mobile phone. One is a vest, while the other garment is a more traditional jacket with a hood.
However, these solutions are not cheap: You should expect to pay up to three thousand kroner for a jacket - and a few hundred kroner less for the vest.
Heat Experience Hybrid jacket and Outdoor vest Photo: Ole Henrik Johansen // Tek.no
Good quality clothing
Let's start with the vest, which is made with what appears to be good and solid solutions for both fabric and zipper. The lining on the inside of the vest has a pattern and texture that makes it sit well against a T-shirt or thermal underwear.
On the outside, you have a water-repellent fabric that allows you to withstand a rain shower without getting soaked.
The jacket is also handy and lightweight, and it shows signs of having the same solid fabric choices and, not least, a sturdy zipper. This one has a smoother lining, while the outside seems to be quite similar to the vest.
Both of these garments are intended as mid-layers if, for example, you're going skiing or ice fishing, but they can also be used as outer jackets if you're going out for a stroll in the city or if you want to sit outside on slightly chilly autumn evenings.
Photo: Ole Henrik Johansen // Tek.no
Easy setup
You can easily see that these are the latest models by looking at the button attached to the chest. The button has now become smaller and neater, and it also has rows of lights underneath it instead of the button itself changing color depending on the selected heat level.
With the battery connected, you can easily turn on the garment and search for it in the app, which can be downloaded for either iOS or Android.
The app is a simple and functional solution where you quickly find what you have turned on in the app and enter this with an icon depending on whether it's a jacket or a vest, and you can even name the garment yourself if you want to.
With the garment connected, you can access the different garments in the app and choose the temperature you want it to provide. It ranges from 20 degrees and up to 60 degrees (!).
In addition, there is a separate sensor that shows how warm it is on the inside of the jacket.
We like how quickly the jacket or vest responds when we make changes via the app. But note that if you go out of Bluetooth range, you will have to reconnect the garments. At least we had to do that.
READ THE FULL REVIEW HERE
Text and photo: Daniel Engen and Ole Henrik Johansen