Tested by the Hammacher Schlemmer Institute: The Best Heated Vest

The Best Heated Vest

New York, NY, September 1, 2010 - Hammacher Schlemmer announces The Best Heated Vest after it outperformed all other models in tests for heating ability, comfort, and ease of use.

The Hammacher Schlemmer Institute is a not-for-profit corporation established in 1983 to research, test, and rate products objectively and without commercial bias. After extensive side-by-side comparison testing of leading products within a specific category, the Institute awards The Best title to the model that outperforms all other candidates.

The Best Heated Vest's maximum temperature was 14º F higher than lesser models and its heat was evenly distributed through three virtually undetectable heating elements in the chest and back. Panelists criticized other vests for generating heat only in one area or for having uncomfortable batteries that were "very heavy and awkward."

The Best model's battery lasted up to nine hours--3½ hours longer than the batteries in other heated vests--and its wind-resistant, fleece shell was described as "soft and comfy" and superior to competing models that were "a little bulky" or had an "itchy collar."

"The Best model's temperature settings adjust easily on the lightweight battery that stores conveniently in a front pocket," explained Sheri Camarata, Product Research Supervisor for the Hammacher Schlemmer Institute.

It has three heat settings, the battery recharges in three hours, and the vest is hand-washable.

The Best Heated Vest is available from Hammacher Schlemmer for $169.95. For more information, please visit www.hammacher.com/79122 or call 1-800-543-3366.