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Bob Vila's pick for hunters: a camo vest with a tough, water-resistant cotton/poly shell and fleece lining that ran just over 4 hours on high. It has only three heat panels and no hood, and Gobi's batteries carry a short 90-day warranty per Wirecutter. There are almost no Amazon ratings.
In the box: Yes. A 6,500 mAh battery with a USB port that can also charge a phone (maker)
Top complaints
- Only three heat panels
Bob Vila lists only three panels (two chest, one back per Gobi) and no hood as its cons.
Source: Bob Vila, Gobi Heat official product page - Runs a bit short of the claim on high
It ran just over 4 hours on high for Bob Vila. Gobi lists up to 5 hours on high.
Source: Bob Vila, Gobi Heat official product page - Short battery warranty
Wirecutter says Gobi Heat offers only a 90-day warranty on its batteries.
Source: Wirecutter (NYT)
What owners love
- Tough, quiet hunting shell
Bob Vila praises the abrasion-, tear- and water-resistant exterior and the camo pattern. Gobi lists a cotton/polyester shell with a polar fleece lining.
Source: Bob Vila, Gobi Heat official product page - Roomy and long
Bob Vila found it roomier and longer than most competitors.
Source: Bob Vila - Bigger battery that charges a phone
Gobi lists a 6,500 mAh battery (larger than the Dune's 5,000) with a USB port for devices.
- You want a slim layer under a jacket
- You want a hood or collar-to-waist heat
- You want a long battery warranty
- Hunting and other long, still waits in the cold
- Rough use (abrasion- and tear-resistant shell)
- Bigger or taller bodies (roomy, long cut)
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What experts say
- Bob Vila: Best for sportsmen (updated 2025-12-12): just over 4 hours on high and a rugged camo shell. The cons are only three panels and no hood.