By Sara Baird
Living in Minnesota in the spring is always an adventure. Over the course of a week, it is not strange to experience snow, rain, and storms, with temperatures ranging from freezing to hot. It can be hard to know how to dress each day and it’s even harder to know what to pack when traveling. I was excited to have an opportunity to try out the Gamma Heated Jacket from Wear Graphene this spring to see if it would stand up to this weather.
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The Gamma Graphene Heated Jacket
According to the Wear Graphene website, the Gamma jacket is lightweight, all-seasonal, super-durable, and breathable. It comes with a built-in heater to keep you warm in cold weather and is lightweight enough for warm weather. The heater has three settings to keep you warm in a variety of temperatures.
The Graphene infused polyester fabric is breathable and strong enough to hold up to rugged use. Graphene is made of a single layer of carbon making it lightweight but very strong. According to the website, Graphene is the thinnest, strongest, and most flexible known material. This jacket is designed with several pockets to accommodate both a power bank for the heater and to store all your stuff. The zippers are wind and waterproof and it has several cinches to ensure that you can keep the wind and rain out. It also has a zip-up flap in the back that allows you to stay dry in wet weather.
The Fit
The jacket comes in a unisex style and the size chart reflects women’s and men’s sizes. The sizes range from a women’s xs/men’s 2xs to a Women’s 4xl and a Men’s 3xl so the sizing is pretty inclusive. I ordered the jacket in a Women’s extra-large/Mens’ Large to ensure that I could wear it over the layers of clothing I usually wear.
The jacket fits more like a large jacket. It was tight on my hips and loose on top when I first got it. I always drop a little weight in the spring so within a couple of weeks I did find I could comfortably zip it. I found the arm length comfortable. I had my daughter who is comfortable in a size large try it on and it fit her well. I also had my son try it on and he thought it also fit like a men’s medium, he is 6”3’ and he found it to be too short in the body and the arms. I’m sure a larger size would have been a fantastic fit.
Putting it to the Test
We had plenty of snowy and rainy days to test it out this spring. I found the jacket comfortable on these days no matter the weather. I was able to stay dry and the jacket breathed very well so I did not get sweaty as I often do in waterproof jackets. I enjoyed being able to cinch up the hood to protect my face, the high neck on the hood did a great job protecting me from the elements. The arms of the jackets have a soft stretchy cuff with a thumb hole as well as a velcro adjustable cuff on the jacket.
I wore it on a couple of hikes through brush and was impressed with how well it held up. It did not snag on any branches and did not pick up any burs. The zipper and all pocket closures felt sturdy and functioned well on the jacket. Even with the snug fit on my hips, I was not worried about the zipper separating. It is also mosquito-proof, this is a life saver.
You will need to provide your own power bank to power the jacket for warmth. The power bank sits in a pocket on the chest where you can connect it to the heater control. The heater worked very well and made it cozy. The bulk of the power bank I was using did make the jacket a little awkward and it was definitely less flattering of a fit than without the power bank.
My Recommendation
If you need a jacket that will adjust to a wide range of weather conditions this would be a good choice for you. I was most impressed by the breathability and durability of this jacket. I also loved the high neck of the hood. The cuffs added a feeling of coziness.
In terms of sizing, if men’s sizing fits your body well you may really like the fit of this jacket. I would just recommend that you order a size larger than you would normally order. I was only able to test out the jacket with a thin layer underneath because of the fit but I found that was all I needed. I would not hesitate to purchase it for my husband or son because I know it would fit them well and I will certainly use it regardless of fit issues because it did function so well.
I am heading out on a trip across the Western United States and I know it will come in handy whether we are in the mountains, woods, or on the beach. I love that it is the only jacket I will need to pack. You can check it out yourself and order it directly on their website.
Your thoughts?
What is your impression of the Gamma Graphene Heated Jacket? Would you like to have this on your adventures to stay warm? Perhaps you have had your own experiences you would like to share in the comments below.
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I am an adventurer at heart, always looking for the next opportunity to learn something new. I spend my winter days working with high school students to explore their interests and develop passions.
I spend my evenings and summers developing new hobbies and being outdoors as much as possible. I enjoy camping, hiking, cross country skiing, and biking.
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This jacket looks perfect for the colder months to come!! What an awesome piece of tec, great for hiking
Laura x
I would love this jacket. I had no idea there were heated jackets and I am literally ALWAYS COLD! Great item for my birthday or Christmas wishlist!
I have heard about this jacket before. I like the idea of a self heating jacket, that is such an amazing feature, especially when it is really cold outside. I don’t like cold weather, but also layering up can get me too hot, especially when I do a hike. This sounds like a perfect hiking jacket.
I live in Canada so this jacket will come in handy. Thank you for the suggestion and I am going to see if we can buy it here.
I never knew this type of jacket existed and now I’m just thinking back to all the backpacking trips I did freezing my tushie off. Definitely going to invest in this for my next trip!
This jacket would definitely come in handy for those who camp outdoors
Sounds like the right one for a Ladakh trip where the temperatures keep changing through the day – from chilly to extreme chilly. Good tip on getting a bigger size. Comfort over fit any day in these kind of conditions. I will have to see if I get it in this part of the world,
This is a fabulous jacket and it is perfect for camping! I love that it provides heat making it perfect for camping in the colder months too and we are in the Pocono Mountains so it’s perfect!!
Oh my gosh, did you say heated jacket? I’m sold! I definitely need one of these, even for walking my dog on those cold Canadian winter days.
I think we need this jacket in Scotland. The weather here is insane. One minute is raining, the dry in the after 5 minutes and then the wind comes then it’s back to rain.
Incredible! I had no idea that there was a jacket with a built-in heater and three temperature settings—how wonderful is that? Hats off to Wear Graphene for creating this fantastic product. I’ve been looking for the ideal jacket to fit the various types of seasons in my location for quite some time, and I believe the Gamma Graphene Heated Jacket is just what I need. I say “thumbs up”!
I’m going to need this for an upcoming trip!
I am very interested in the fact that you would supply your own power bank. In other jackets it seems that you have a single battery to charge, once that is done, you wont have a warm jacket for a while. I assume you can also use different size power banks? Great review, I am very curious.
the jacket looks perfect for cooler climates. I would have loved to have it where I lived before. it’s awesome you have it
Heated jackets is something new to me. Thanks for sharing about it here.
The gamma graphene heated jacket is excellent suited to all weather conditions. The graphene material is both light weight and durable with a built in heater to keep you warm in winters. Also the adjustable hand cuff makes it comfy and stylish looking. It’s convenient that it’s available in both men’s and women’s sizes.I would love to try it out.
This is perfect when going out, on camping perhaps. The heated feature makes it the best.
The jacket is perfect especially here in Canada…A heater jacket, wow…That is awesome. I will get it for sure.
Living in Canada, it is always good to be prepared for colder weather. So it was interesting to read about the Game Graphene Heated Jacket. I love when I can find a jacket that both keeps out the wind and cold and breaths too! I may have to try the sizes and see if they work for me but I have tried men’s sizing before and loved the longer arms.
I never knew there were heated jackets! That’s such a brilliant thing to add. Sometimes I can never get warm enough, and this seems like the perfect solution!
Wow….this is the genius innovation. I think I would sleep all the time in this jacket. I love it.
I can think of so many uses for this. Perfect for camping too.
Looks perfect for my son (grown) who just bought a camper. Thanks for the tip on the men’s fit here. It’s a good looking jacket. I love that it doesn’t pick up the burrs!
I do love the sound of a heated Jacket. that would come in handy with the weather we have here and when going on treks.
A warm, cozy, and mosquito-proof jacket! That’s a really nice addition to have when going on hikes here in Lithuania!
I love the fact that it’s breathable and mosquito-proof. Plus, I always feel cozy wearing clothing with the stretchy cuff and thumb hole. This jacket would come in handy here in New England, where the weather is so unpredictable and can get cold. Lots of great features, like the zippers and the cinched hood. It sounds like a very utilitarian piece of outerwear!
This is heated?! I’m immediately sold! This is so perfect for getting out and about in the late fall when it’s starting to get cold, but it’s not crazy cold. There’s never a perfect jacket for that weather until now.
That’s an interesting jacket and function to heat internally. I’ve never heard of Graphene, wonder how different that is to the typical lightweight material that is being used by various outdoor manufacturers. This sounds like a great alternative to changing the heating and breathing aspects of the jacket.