I’m a California girl & took a trip to NY and when I say this best saved my life I’m not kidding. It’s well made and so warm. I didn’t have to wear gloves because I could just put my hands inside my warm vest pockets. The hood part with the heated ears I pulled up and put my beanie over it which kept my ears nice & toasty. Then walking around NY I had a backpack on which kept the heated back part extra heated lol I would absolutely recommend this vest and already have. If ur on the fence just get it! Also side note, the battery pack itself is a bit heavy however the placement on where it is on the vest was well thought out and makes it not noticeable as ur wearing the vest.