Heated Vests

Gobi Heat Dune Men's 3-Zone Heated Vest

Name: Gobi Heat Dune Men's 3-Zone Heated Vest
Brand: Gobi Heat

#2 · Warmest Heated Vest

7.4 /10 Our score

Lowest verified price $189.00 Amazon

Our verdict

The pick for people who are cold and stationary. At that surface temperature, use the lower settings over thin layers.

Pros

Hottest surface temperature in Outdoor Life's testing
About 5 hours on High
Wind- and water-resistant shell
Machine washable with battery removed
Replacement battery available

Cons

No collar heat
Only a 1-year warranty
Premium price
Ran under its 6-hour claim

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Last reviewed November 1, 2026

Review

What to know about Gobi Heat Dune Men's 3-Zone Heated Vest

A wind- and water-resistant nylon vest with two chest zones and a large back zone, powered by a 6,500 mAh pack. Outdoor Life's best overall: it measured 157.5°F, about 30°F hotter than any rival, and was the only vest still running at the 4-hour check.

Editorial notes

Why it stands out

Why we like it

Outdoor Life measured a surface temperature of 157.5°F, about 30°F hotter than any rival it tested. It was also the only vest still running at the 4-hour check, and it lasted about 5 hours on High.

The nylon shell resists wind and water, and Gobi sells a replacement battery separately.

What to know

Skip it if you want collar heat or a long warranty. It has neither, and it is expensive.

Performance

Score breakdown

Warmth & heat coverage

Measured or tester-reported heat output and how much of the torso is covered (chest/pockets, full back, lumbar, collar/hood); how quickly it warms.

8.8

Hottest vest measured, but by a single source; no collar heat.

Battery runtime

Independently measured runtime (especially on High) versus claims; battery capacity in Wh; spare-battery availability and charge time.

7.8

About 5 h on High measured; spare battery $79.

Comfort, fit & layering

Fit and sizing accuracy, bulk under outerwear, battery-pocket comfort, noise and mobility for activity or hunting.

7.0

Trim nylon shell.

Build, washability & durability

Shell fabric toughness, wind/water resistance, machine washability, owner-reported failures of controllers or batteries, and warranty length.

7.0

Wind- and water-resistant shell, machine washable; 1-year warranty.

Controls & features

Reachable controls, zone-independent control, Bluetooth/app control, USB device charging, hood, pockets.

5.8

Three zones; no app.

Health, safety & materials

Battery safety certifications (UL/cUL/CE/FCC), overheating reports or recalls, disclosed shell treatments (PFAS/PFC-free DWR), recycled or certified materials (RDS down), and replaceable batteries/parts.

5.6

Surface temperature of about 157°F is hot for skin; no certifications disclosed; replaceable battery.

Value

Street price relative to measured warmth, runtime and build; included vs. separately sold battery/charger.

6.8

$189 for class-leading heat.

Specifications

Gobi Heat Dune Men's 3-Zone Heated Vest specs

Heating

Heating zones: 3 zones
Heated collar or hood: No

Battery

Battery capacity (as advertised): 6500 mAh
Claimed runtime on Low: 10 hours
Claimed runtime on High: 6 hours
Independently measured runtime on High: 5 hours

Features

Bluetooth/app control: No

Build

Machine washable (battery removed): Yes

Materials

Shell / insulation material: Wind- and water-resistant nylon shell

Health & safety

Manufacturer explicitly states PFAS-free: No

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