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Hi
Looking for some heated clothing, can anyone make any recommendtions?

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I can say that although expensive to buy, the Gerbing gear is excellent,and with a life time warranty on the electrics, you can't go wrong.

They have been keeping me like toast in Alaska and soon I am sure they will keep me warm in the Andes of Peru

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Hi Travellingstrom,

I`m planning on doing the Pan Am starting next June in Alaska and was wondering about the need for something heated (particularly my hands) - In your experience would you recommend it or is it just a "nice thing to have"
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Well, being a Queenslander from the tropics, I had everything I could that was going to keep me warm.

For instance, I have heated grips, but the backs of the hands get very cold, this isi where the Gerbing heated gloves comes in handy, they just heat the back of the hands.

I also bought heated socks, because the boots I am using are designed for summer weather and are not waterproof. Having the elkectric pants and jacket and socks and gloves was a real treat, it enabled me to ride all day from Coldfoot to Deadhorse and return, without being uncomfortable.

I also had on thermal underwear and all the clothing I could fit on.

Coming from the cold of England, you may not need to go to that exteme.

So, to answer the question, I personally would not be able to ride without heated grips, but many others can.

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+1 on Gerbings.

The fit is important. It has to fit snug. Nothing but a long sleeve tshirt is worn under it. The Gerbings also makes for a good light weight jacket when off the bike.

A temperature controller is a plus.

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I swear by heated grips, mainly because they mean I can wear thin summer weight gloves from March to Nov in the UK - I've got them on 3 bikes, which I use all year round, and have found the Oxford ones to be the most robust. Agree that they don't heat the back of your hands, but I have big bark busters on my XT which keep the breeze off, and a reasonable fairing on the Daytona, so ok there too. I have tried Gerbing gloves - great product with a lifetime warranty on the wiring, but I can't be doing with having more wires from me to the bike. One tip with any electrical devices: although it is tempting to quickly wire them to the battery, don't!! You WILL forget and flatten the battery, so make the extra effort to wire through the ignition. Even the new Oxford 'smart' switch doesn't seem to cut out soon enough to save the battery enough for starting - voice of experience!
I've also had a Gialli vest, but to be honest found it too hot, and the heat adjuster didn't really alter the heat. I lent it to a mate, who said he nearly cooked himself, so it's not just me! Might be good in Alaska, though...
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I can recommend Warm n Safe heated gear.

I was up in the Yukon in June and July and didn't have heated gear .
When the sun shines it's beautiful ,but it gets cold damn quick as well .
As soon as I got back I ordered a jacket liner and gloves .
Best thing yet !

I haven't tried heated grips ,but the gloves alone seem great .

The great thing about them is that you don't have to dress up like the Michelin man to stay warm ., just turn it on and you are warm instantly.
They pack small when you don't need them .

You will get a discount for being a HU member at Warm n Safe and they have "seconds" at an extremely good price .I bought 2 liners and couldn't find a thing wrong with them .

I haven't needed heated trousers or boots .
Just make sure your boots are waterproof if you are going north !

PS. I went to the WnS website ,they now have a remote heat controller ,so that's few less wires to fiddle with
I decided it would make a good Xmas present [for me] .I'll let you know how it works out .
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