Heated gloves are popular among outdoor sports enthusiasts, but there is debate about their effectiveness. They reach temperatures between 95 and 104 degrees Fahrenheit and cost around $200-$250 per pair. Cheaper versions are available but are not rechargeable. They lack hand protection and safety features, but are helpful for people with Raynaud’s Syndrome. High expectations can lead to complaints, as they are meant to keep hands warm, not hot.
Many people who enjoy outdoor sports, such as skiing, snowboarding, snowmobiling, sledding, and motorcycle or bicycle riding, wear heated gloves. Most versions are powered by a small lithium battery, located in the back of each glove. The batteries are rechargeable, take approximately four to five hours to charge, and last three to four hours. Some varieties use AA alkaline batteries. However, there is debate about how well heated mitts work.
A heated glove reaches temperatures between 95 and 104 degrees Fahrenheit (35 to 40 degrees Celsius). This temperature range starts at below standard body temperature of 98.6 degrees Fahrenheit (37 degrees Celsius) and only goes a little higher. Many people claim not to feel the heat, since it is very low. A quality pair of winter gloves could reach these temperatures through body heat alone. However, for people who seem to get cold very easily, the extra two degrees can make a world of difference for them.
Electric motorcycle gloves are very expensive, around $250 US dollars (USD) per pair. Battery powered snowboarding gloves are slightly less expensive than electric motorcycle gloves, around $200 a pair, as they are designed more for warmth and less for finger protection. There are cheaper versions of battery-powered gloves, though they’re not rechargeable, which means you have to buy new batteries for each use. Many people find these gloves more expensive than they are worth, as they only last, on average, 500 uses. Keen outdoor enthusiasts, who find the heat enough for them, are willing to pay the price for gloves.
Many people feel that heated gloves lack the hand protection that other gloves provide. Most heated motorcycle gloves, for example, lack the armor, knuckle guards, and other safety features that most motorcycle gloves have. In some cases, batteries or heat controls get in the way when skiing or snowboarding.
Heated gloves have also received rave reviews, especially from people who suffer from Raynaud’s Syndrome. People with this disorder find that, during cold weather, their blood circulation is reduced in their fingers and they turn white. The heat produced by the gloves keeps your hands soft and supple.
High expectations may also be the cause of the many complaints against heated mitts. Most people don’t realize that battery operated gloves are meant to keep your hands warm, not hot. High heat can cause skin burns and lead to a lawsuit. Most people will notice the heat produced by the gloves if they are used in extremely low temperatures.
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