Venustas 2116a335-7361-4825-93b7-1760294bce16 Men's 12V Heated Softshell Jacket
Product description
For men who need a versatile layer for outdoor activities and everyday trips, this 12V heated softshell jacket offers adjustable warmth in one garment. Five heating zones cover the pockets, collar, back and waist. Choose a heat setting for the activity, from a city commute to skiing or outdoor work.
How to use it
The jacket has three temperature settings, so you can select high, medium or low heat to suit your plans. For example, a commute or travel day may call for a different setting than a longer stretch outdoors. Its detachable hood lets you adapt the jacket to your preferred setup, while the softshell is designed to be abrasion-resistant, water-resistant and windproof. The listed uses also include cycling, mountaineering, alpine exploration and fishing.
If you are choosing between a conventional softshell and a heated layer, the key difference here is adjustable, targeted heat: warmth is provided across five zones rather than by the shell alone. That makes the jacket relevant for days when you want to tailor the heat setting as your activity changes.
Why it’s worth it
Heat is distributed across the left and right-hand pockets, collar, back and waist, giving the jacket coverage across several areas rather than relying on a single heated panel. The supplied battery is listed at 5000mAh, 10.8V and 54Wh, with a two-hour fast recharge. The shell and lining combine polyester with a lining that also contains silver Mylar thermal fabric.
Customer feedback highlights comfort, fit and functionality, while opinions on battery life and the coat’s weight are mixed. That feedback can help set expectations: the most concrete way to compare the heated settings is by their stated runtimes, with low offering the longest listed operating time.
Technical overview
- Type: Men's 12V heated softshell jacket
- Heating zones: Left and right-hand pockets, collar, back and waist
- Temperature settings: High 144°F, medium 130°F, low 112°F
- Listed operating time: High 3 hours, medium 6 hours, low 10 hours
- Battery capacity: 5000mAh / 10.8V / 54Wh
- Battery recharge: 2-hour fast charge
- Battery dimensions: 4.41 × 2.85 × 1.02 in
- Battery weight: 10.4 oz
- Shell: 100% polyester
- Lining: 95% polyester, 5% silver Mylar thermal fabric
- Shell properties: Abrasion-resistant, water-resistant and windproof
- Hood: Detachable
Before you decide
Where are the heating zones? They are located in the left and right-hand pockets, collar, back and waist, for coverage across five areas.
How do the heat settings differ? High is listed at 144°F for 3 hours, medium at 130°F for 6 hours and low at 112°F for 10 hours.
What activities is the jacket suited to? Listed uses include skiing, cycling, mountaineering, travel, alpine exploration, fishing, city commuting and outdoor work.
Is it worth it?
This jacket is suited to men who want a softshell with adjustable heat for a mix of outdoor activity and daily use. Its five-zone layout, three settings, detachable hood and stated water- and wind-resistant shell make it a practical choice when adaptable warmth is the priority.