Venture Heat Women’s Heated Down Vest with HeatSync™
Introducing the new Women's Zarkie Dual Zoned Battery Heated Down Vest — designed in Australia, for Australians. The outer shell is made from a unique waterproof textured nylon, while the 700g RDS duck down fill 90/10 gives it that plush, cocoon-like feel — almost like wearing a luxury sleeping bag. The vest has been designed with three-layer stretch side panels, allowing for a firmer fit so the heating panels sit close to the body for better warmth, without sacrificing flexibility or movement. And of course, we finished it with YKK zips. The heating panels are made from carbon fibre fabric technology, which means they feel like a regular high-quality fabric rather than a stiff wire-based insert. They can be bent, folded, scrunched, and machine washed without damage. They are incredibly reliable and represent the leading edge of heated clothing technology. The vest features 6 heating panels located in the neck, back, both sides of the chest, and two in the pockets, which warm both the hands and stomach area — a feature that feels seriously luxurious in cold weather. What makes this vest even better is its dual-zoned heating system. The chest, back, and neck are controlled separately from the pockets/stomach zone, allowing you to customise your warmth depending on the conditions and how you wear it. Expected heating times are: Chest, back and neck only High: around 3 hours Medium: around 6 hours Low: around 9 hours Pockets/stomach only High: around 6 hours Medium: around 12 hours Low: around 18 hours All zones together High: 2+ hours Medium: 4+ hours Low: 6+ hours Powering the system is a small, flat 7.4V 5000mAh battery, included with the vest. It sits neatly in the internal front left pocket, so you barely notice it’s there — even when sitting down. The battery charges via USB-C, and when used with a high-wattage USB-C wall charger, it can be fully charged in around 3 hours. It also features a USB-C output, so if you’re caught out, you can use it to charge your phone too — although choosing between a flat phone and turning off your heater might be harder than expected. And then there’s the collar — one of our favourite features. It can be worn three ways: with the collar folded down for a more relaxed look, folded up with the zip down to warm the back and sides of the neck while keeping the front open, or fully zipped up on those bitter, windy days so you can tuck your chin into the down-filled warmth while the heat presses into the back of your neck. The vest is designed to look great worn on its own, but it’s also versatile enough to layer under a ski jacket, motorcycle jacket, work jacket, or rain shell when the weather gets serious. It’s built to help you handle extreme cold without needing to pile on endless layers. We wanted to build the best heated vest we could — without cutting corners and without compromising on materials, design, or performance. What's in the bag: 751B Battery & Charging Cable - Can Charge Phone Travel Bag (Valued $25) - Instruction Booklet Power Button that is away from Eyeline do not draw attention and can access when layering over the top Volume Adjuster at the Bottom of the Hem to lock in Heat and get the Perfect fit Vest -700g 90/10 RDS Duck Down = 9/10 for Packability