Tucano Urbano Topwarm Vest Jacket - Black

Excellent bit of kit for those who brave the winter weather! Great on or off the bike.
I ordered 2… L and XL being a 43’ chest & kept the L which fitted just right, not bulky under my leather jacket and body length spot on, just shy of the bottom of my leather jacket.
Hassle free return & refund - thank you Sportsbikeshop!
The outer left pocket has a standard USB plug/cable & fits a large sized power bank. There’s a fabric divider in that pocket which is a nice touch, keeping the battery tucked away.
There’s a large rubberised on/off switch on the inside left, nice feature is it illuminates to indicate it’s on, and turns different colours according to the heat level.
The heat output is good, with 3 heated panels, top half of spine and below the pecs.
Other reviews said more panels would be good. I don’t disagree but for this price point you can’t go wrong.
I reckon the other bikers in my family will be ‘borrowing’ this when I’m not looking!

I ride all year round, mainly commuting to work during the week. Therefore it is essential for me to find ways to stay warm on the bike in the coldest weather our lovely island has to offer in the Winter months. I have an RST waterproof textile jacket and trousers, which are great. But are a little bulky. Also, sometimes a little impractical for my needs.

I have a nice layering system to wear under my jackets (base layer, merino wool jumper and cardigan, fleece mid layer and then jacket) and this heated vest has been the missing piece (for long rides).

Initially I thought I had made a mistake, as the first time I wore it I couldn’t really feel any warmth from it. Then I realised I should put it on over the base layer and jumper, but underneath the cardigan and mid-layer and jacket. Since I did this my rides have been amazing.

The vest has three heat settings. I find the middle setting the best; warm enough to be comfortable and feel it, but not so hot that I need to adjust. Which is good, as the button to adjust the settings is on the inside of the vest. So if I wanted to adjust it, I would have to pull over and undo various layers to get to it.

The vest material is not to thin, but flexible enough as part of a layering system that I don’t feel chunky or stiff. It does not come with a battery, but I was able to get one from Amazon for £7. Battery life is around 4 hours of on again/off again usage. I haven’t had to do a 3 or 4 hr ride in on go yet, but I don’t envisage any issues when I do.

Just in case anyone is interested, so far, I haven’t had any issues with the cold affecting my arms. And, it’s most essential to keep your core warm, which this vest does. I can feel it more on the panels on my back. I can’t really feel it on my chest when going motorway speeds, but I am warmer than I was previously, so it’s obviously doing what it’s intended to.

All in all, this vest i a great option for keeping warm on the bike without the need for outlay for a full heated jacket. Also, I can wear it when off the bike and walking around too, which is very useful.

I play golf in the winter and this jacket gives me heat because I can't generate my own body heat as I'm unable to walk and have to use a buggy

Good budget option, provides a nice amount of heat that is adjustable.

I found the fit true to size.

A couple of minor niggles:
Depending on size of battery pack you have, you can feel it whilst on the bike.
You cannot adjust the temperature on the move as the button is inside the jacket.