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I’ve reviewed lots of coats and jackets here on Wild Tide but I’ve never reviewed a jacket like the Men’s Heated Hoodie by 8K Flexwarm<\/a>. What makes this jacket so incredible is that it is self heating and actually creates heat to keep you warm. So, when I was offered the opportunity create this review, I lept at the chance. 8K Flexwarm have provided a heated jacket for review, but as always all views and opinions expressed in this review are my own.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n I think it’s really important when reviewing high-end and premium products, like the 8K Flexwarm Heated Jacket, to really put them through their paces and make sure they are worth their price tag. In order to get a really good idea of how the jacket stands up to constant use, I took it away with me on our recent trip to a cold and wintery Belgium. <\/p>\n <\/p>\n During our time there, we explored the countries biggest cities Brussels and Antwerp as well as picturesque and more rural spots like Bruges, Ghent and Flanders. A week of wearing this jacket everyday, as well as regular wearing once we got home, has given me a really good insight which I can now pass on to you.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The first thing I noticed about the jacket when it arrived was its good fit and stylish cut. An insulated jacket such as this can easily make you look quite pudgy if it’s too baggy and not well fitted. Luckily, 8K have done a really good job with this jacket and it fits really nicely. It also has a simple, modern design, which looks smart and stylish without creating unnecessary fuss.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Available in black, green, silver and navy, you can choose a colour to suit you. All of the jackets have colour coded zips on the chest and pockets. The chest zip has been designed with a very simplistic look and 8K’s choice of colours and colour coding really helps with this. <\/p>\n <\/p>\n I personally went for the navy jacket as I feel like navy really goes with most other colours and is quite versatile looking good, everywhere and anywhere. Other nice features include elasticated, ribbed cuffs, which do a brilliant job of keeping the heat inside the jacket. <\/p>\n <\/p>\n 8K make these Flexwarm jackets<\/a> in both hooded and non-hooded versions. Personally, I think the hooded version is the obvious choice as it provides extra protection from the cold around your neck and head. So, I opted for that, but it is all down to personal preference and the non-hooded jacket would allow to add another, water-proof layer over the top easily. <\/p>\n <\/p>\n One minor drawback of the 8K Flexwarm is that it isn’t fully waterproof and is just suitable for light showers. I found that it worked very well in light rain, although the sheer fact that it has wires and electrical components made me a little worried when it really started to rain and I must admit I did use an umbrella to keep most of the rain off! These jackets are best used for cold, dry weather but are also thin and lightweight enough to be worn underneath a waterproof jacket.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Let’s get to the important bit – the heating element! It is powered by a 7500mAh Power Bank which is included with the jacket. This is stored in a small internal pocket on the left hand side of the jacket. It is pretty small for a power bank of that capacity although you can still feel it inside the jacket, however, you do quickly forget it is there. It has been designed to be slim, which is great as it doesn’t spoil the silhouette and close-fitting design of the jacket. <\/p>\n <\/p>\n