Venustas Heated Jacket Review – Heated Outdoor Apparel

When I first moved to Canada I struggled to really embrace the cold weather, and often making the wrong clothing choices (jeans are not your friend in the cold!)

Not only did I move to Canada – I moved to a ski resort! So you can imagine how much it snows here. The temperatures often fall below zero and sometimes we even experienced arctic outflows (it’s as fun as it sounds!)

I’ve managed to survive these temperatures so far with disposable hand and foot warmers, but Venustas is changing the game of cold weather gear with their heated apparel!

I was able to put their heated jacket to the test in a recent dumping of snow, and have put together this detailed review to give you the best insight.

Heating Elements & Battery

The Venustas Women’s 3 in 1 Heated Down Jacket 7.4V features 5 heating zones, left & right chest, left & right shoulders and mid-back which are built into the jacket. The jacket includes a rechargeable battery which lasts up to 9 hours.

The battery pack fits snugly into the built-in pocket inside the jacket. Just plug it in, hold down the on-button for 3 seconds, and wait to warm up!

There are 3 heating levels for this jacket, low, medium, and high so the battery life is dependent on the level you choose.

The low setting will you close to the full 9 hours of charge, while the medium level lasts up to 4 hours, and the high level lasting around 3 hours.

Once you’ve plugged the battery pack into the jacket, you can turn it on by pressing the button just inside the jacket for a few seconds. The jacket will start to pre-heat before defaulting to the medium heat.

You can tell what level of heat the jacket is on by the colour of the LED light. High is red, medium is white and then low is blue.

The medium heat was perfect for snowshoeing as I didn’t overheat. I turned the jacket on while putting my snowshoes on at the trailhead because I’m usually quite cold before heading out. As my body started to warm up, I could turn the heat on and off as I pleased.

The jacket comes with the battery pack and charger – I would recommend charging to 100% on your first outing to get the battery used to being fully charged. The battery does take a while to charge, so I would do this overnight so it’s ready to go when you need it.

If you’re going to use the jacket on a high setting, my suggestion is to bring a power bank with you just in case as the battery life does drain quickly.

Overall Design

This jacket has a 3-in-1 design. There is a water-resistant shell, with an insulated puffy on the inside. You can detach them with the zips that hold them both together, so you get both a rain coat and an insulated puffy, or you can wear them together like I did.

Both pockets come with secure zips, which was perfect for keeping my phone secure and dry when out snowshoeing.

And what I loved most about this jacket, was the extended visor of the hood – most ski jackets have these and they are awesome for keeping snow or rain off your face without obstructing your view.

The Venustas heated jacket comes with a detachable hood which is great for those really cold days. The hood is adjustable with a drawstring, and it’s roomy enough to wear up with a toque/beanie underneath.

The length of the jacket was perfect for physical activity (for reference I am 5’4) with coat sitting just below my hips. There enough room within the jacket to be able to move around still which I often struggle with when wearing longer or full length coats.

While the fill is 90% duck down, I found I didn’t overheat and the thickness of the coat was just right – it was also roomy enough to fit a sweater or thin hoody underneath. I found I was comfortable enough with a base layer and then the jacket.

It’s also lightweight, making it perfect for layering over a base layer or under a hoody for added warmth. The jacket is also wind and water-resistant, making it versatile for various weather conditions.

I was really impressed with the water-resistance on this jacket. I wore it for just over 2 hours in a heavy snowfall and I stayed dry the whole day.

Versatile Use

Although this jacket is intended to be used in colder conditions, you can also wear it in the warmer rainy months of spring and fall without the battery pack.

You can detach the inner puffy jacket with the outside water-resistant shell and just use the shell in warmer weather conditions. The water resistance on this jacket is so good that I will be using it year-round when it rains.

In addition to keeping you warm while skiing or snowshoeing, it’s also great for activities like ice fishing or even just walking your dog on a chilly day.

I know I will definitely be taking this camping in the summer, I often find that once the sun goes down temperatures really drop. And with fire bans being the norm in summer lately, a heated jacket or vest will be your best friend.

Washing The Jacket

When it comes to cleaning the jacket, it is hand and machine washable, which is great. I have never put any of my rain coats in the washing machine as I’ve honestly never needed to, and I don’t see myself needing to wash this jacket any time soon. But it’s good to know you can if you need it.

However it’s recommended you do not iron, dry clean, or machine dry this jacket. So just keep this in mind as you do not want to ruin the jacket.

Final Thoughts

Overall, I was really impressed with the Venustas Women’s 3 in 1 Heated Down Jacket. It kept me warm and dry during my snowy adventures and I loved the added feature of being able to turn on the heating elements when needed.

The versatile design makes it great for year-round use, and the extended visor on the hood is a game changer. The battery life may not last as long on high settings, but it’s easy to bring along a power bank for extended use.

I highly recommend this jacket for anyone looking to stay warm and comfortable in cold weather conditions. It’s the perfect combination of function and style, making it a must-have addition to any outdoor wardrobe.

I think this is now my go-to jacket for snowshoeing in winter!