Adjustable settings really are a lifesaver. Last winter, I was out clearing the driveway after finally sorting my flooding issue (sounds like you know that relief!), and I had these gloves with only one heat level—high. About 20 minutes in, my hands felt like they were roasting, but turning them off meant freezing fingers within minutes. No middle ground at all. So yeah, totally get what you're saying about sweaty palms halfway through:
"nothing worse than sweaty palms halfway through shoveling snow, lol."
And rechargeable batteries...good call. I haven't made the switch yet—still stuck in disposable land—but your post has me thinking maybe it's time to upgrade. Less waste and less guilt sounds pretty appealing right now. Glad you got your driveway sorted too; flooding problems are no joke, been there myself and it feels great when it's finally behind you.
Totally agree about adjustable settings—it's funny how something as simple as glove heat levels can make or break your day. I had a similar issue last winter, but with heated socks. Thought I'd splurge on a pair to keep my toes from freezing while clearing snow, but they only had two settings: "barely noticeable" and "lava-hot." Ended up constantly toggling them on and off, which was pretty annoying.
About rechargeable batteries, definitely worth the switch. I hesitated at first because of the upfront cost, but honestly, they've paid for themselves already. Plus, not having to toss out batteries every few weeks feels good environmentally. Just a heads-up though—make sure you get a decent charger. I went cheap at first and regretted it when it took forever to recharge.
Glad you got your flooding sorted too. Had a similar drainage issue a couple years back, and man, the relief when it's finally fixed is unreal.
Totally hear you on the rechargeable batteries—once you switch, it's hard to imagine going back. But honestly, I'm still skeptical about heated clothing in general. Had a tenant once whose heated jacket malfunctioned and nearly caught fire... talk about a nightmare scenario. Maybe I'm overly cautious, but I stick to layering up the old-fashioned way. Glad your drainage issue's sorted though; water pooling near properties always makes me nervous.
"Had a tenant once whose heated jacket malfunctioned and nearly caught fire... talk about a nightmare scenario."
Yikes, that's exactly why I haven't jumped on the heated clothing bandwagon yet. Knowing my luck, I'd end up roasted like a marshmallow halfway through shoveling the driveway. 😂 Rechargeable batteries though—game changer for sure.
Glad to hear your drainage issue's sorted out. Had a similar problem last spring, and nothing says "fun weekend" like digging trenches in ankle-deep mud. Now if only I could recharge MY batteries that easily after projects like that...
"Knowing my luck, I'd end up roasted like a marshmallow halfway through shoveling the driveway."
Haha, same here... but honestly, heated gear's pretty safe if you get decent quality and check it regularly. Ever consider just layering better thermals instead? Less dramatic, but zero chance of spontaneous combustion.
