I like the look, design, and comfort features around it along with the killer runtime you get from an 18V power source. The battery adapter also has a USB port, letting you tap into the battery’s power to charge your phone or other devices. This is ideal not only for conventional power tool/OPE users, but for a wider range of users regardless of indoor or outdoors.

There’s one key thing to note about Pro Tool Reviews: We’re all about the professional tool user and tradesman! Makita’s leading technology gives tool users unmatched performance and breadth of line, with innovation in motor and battery technology that is obliterating industry standards – and leaving old thinking behind. As a cyclist and runner, I’m not exactly going to grace the cover of Sports Illustrated as the World’s Strongest Man. That’s pretty much the standard configuration, though we have seen some that put heating elements in the sleeves. It’s a little late in the season, but considering some of you are still seeing cool temps and even a little Second Winter snow, check out the Makita DCJ205Z, one of the newest heated jackets from our friends in Teal!DCV202ZL 18V LXT® Heated Vest DCV200Z2XL 18V LXT® Heated Vest DCV200Z3XL 18V LXT® Heated Vest BL1850BDC2 18V LXT® Lithium-Ion Battery and Rapid Optimum Charger Starter Pack (5. Just keep in mind that it’s still a significant amount of heat to keep you warm and it’s going to last longer than jackets that produce more heat. DCJ205ZM 18V LXT® Heated Jacket DCJ205ZL 18V LXT® Heated Jacket DCJ206ZM 18V LXT® High Visibility Heated Jacket DCJ201Z2XL 18V LXT® Mossy Oak® Heated Jacket DCJ206Z2XL 18V LXT® High Visibility Heated Jacket DCJ205ZS 18V LXT® Heated Jacket DCJ206ZXL 18V LXT® High Visibility Heated Jacket DCJ205Z2XL 18V LXT® Heated Jacket DCJ206ZL 18V LXT® High Visibility Heated Jacket DCV200ZL 18V LXT® Heated Vest BL1850BDC2 18V LXT® Lithium-Ion Battery and Rapid Optimum Charger Starter Pack (5. The information collected is used to send you newsletters, targeted information regarding Makita ® products, and information about events in your area.

You can also keep your portable electronic devices charged-up with the convenient on-board USB power port. Hook and loop straps on both sleeves close around my wrist to keep the sleeves in place easily and I have a wide range of movement for my arms. The other side is that Makita doesn’t leave you with a bulky battery throwing off the jacket’s comfort by sitting in a back pocket.Makita 18V Lithium-Ion batteries have the fastest charge times in their categories, so they spend more time working and less time sitting on the charger. In addition to powering the expanding line-up of 18V cordless tools and accessories, Makita 18V batteries can help you keep warm in cold, harsh job site conditions. Since Makita doesn’t offer a kit version, this is going to have the greatest value if you’re already using Makita 18V LXT tools. Pro Tool Reviews is a successful online publication that has been providing tool reviews and industry news since 2008.

To put that in perspective, Makita’s Hi-Viz Heated Jacket has the best insulation properties at 72% and their original Camo model from a few years back topped out at 79%. The battery pocket is on the rear-left side, so it's out of your way but within reach for quick and easy access. It has four pockets including a zippered chest pocket that is ideal for a cell phone or other accessories, as well as left and right side pockets and a sleeve pocket. The 18V LXT® Cordless Heated Vest has a power source that accepts Makita 18V LXT® and 18V Compact Lithium-Ion batteries for up to 28 hours of heat (with BL1850 battery, sold separately).

While there’s definitely some debate on our team, I prefer having a sleeve pocket when there’s no check pocket to put my pen in.

The knitted storm cuffs and drawstring waist provide a better fit to help keep the cold weather outside. It’s part of Makita’s expanding 18V Lithium-Ion series, the world’s largest cordless tool line-up powered by an 18V Lithium-Ion slide-style battery. Because of its style, this model can crossover into just about any environment easily—sporting events, outdoor adventures, and, of course, jobsites. Four heat zones on the front waist, back top centre and both forearms ∙ Two forearm heat zones are newly added to provide more effective heating of a wide area of upper body and arms.Tool users who unplug the cord with Makita 18V LXT® experience new levels of convenience, efficiency and productivity. Makita sticks with their 18V LXT battery for the power source—something that is both a blessing and a curse. Aside from the battery pocket behind your left hip, there are two front pockets and a sleeve pocket. With high amp-hour batteries, efficient brushed and brushless motors, and 36V (18V X2) LXT® technology, Makita 18V LXT® tools not only meet corded demands, they can exceed the performance of corded, all while remaining in a single cordless platform powered by the industry's fastest-charging 18V lithium-ion batteries. On the clock, Kenny dives deep to discover the practical limits and comparative differences for all kinds of tools.