Gerbing's Heated Hybrid LT Jacket

Gerbing's has a history of coming out with great quality products which provide you with more than ample warmth, and the Gerbing's Heated Hybrid LT Jacket is no exception. Built with a sleek, sporty design in mind, this jacket is meant to catch some eyes along with keeping you comfortably warm while you ride your bike around in the colder months. It is available in both men's and women's sizes. For protection, Gerbing's has equipped it's Hybrid Heated LT Jacket with a Cordura outer shell with ballistic Cordura impact panels on the shoulders and elbows and removable CE-rated armor. 


Let's check out the Gerbing's Heated Hybrid LT Jacket Review:

As we all know though, the most attractive features about this jacket are all its heating functions and capabilities. The Hybrid Heated LT has heating agents located in the shoulders, chest, arms, and collar to heat parts of your body that are known to get cold relatively easily. Unlike the Gerbing's Core Heat jackets though, the Hybrid Heated LT as mentioned above is meant for motorcycle riders. The difference between the Hybrid Heated LT and Core Heat Jackets is that the Hybrid comes with a 12V Rechargeable battery while the Core Heat products in general come with a 7V battery. The extra volts in the hybrid are meant to keep you warm while you ride against the cold winds in generally low temperatures.

The reasoning for the hybrid name is because you can connect your jacket directly to your motorcycle for power while riding it around; you can also power it using the FlexPack when you're away from your bike for up to three hours depending on which power settings you are using. The FlexPack (sold separately) replaces the included CE rated back armor and will actually charge once you plug in to the bike. Overall the Gerbing's Heated Hybrid LT Jacket is a great buy for the colder seasons such as the upcoming winter and current fall, and is guaranteed to keep you comfortably warm while you're riding around.

-Ka$hZilla

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Gerbing's Heated Gear Sizing Guides

With all motorcycle gear but especially with heated motorcycle gear, sizing is of utmost importance. In order to maximize the effectiveness of the heat being generated, the gear needs to fit snug and enough to maintain necessary temperatures passing to your body. To that end, we've shot a series of videos that details how to get the optimal fit when making the investment into Gerbing's Heated Gear. Most people seem to start out by getting either a Gerbing's Heated Jacket Liner or the Gerbing's Heated Glove Liners and then moving into the other gear options from there. We recommended starting off with the Gerbing's Dual Temperature Controller to afford down the road flexibility when more pieces of heated gear get added to your lineup.

First up is the Gerbing's Jacket Size Guide:



We cannot stress enough that the Jacket Liner should fit like a turtleneck. As with all motorcycle jacket sizings, the first and most important measurement is the chest which should be taken at the widest point while taking a deep breath. From there, a measurement needs to be taken from the center of the back of the neck to the wrist bone over the shoulder and around the back of the elbow to ensure proper sleeve length. Gerbing's Heated Jacket Liners come in a variety of sizes, including regular and long sleeve lengths in addition to half sizes (XS/SM, MD/LG, etc.) so there is truly a size to fit everyone.

Next is our Gerbing's Glove Size Guide:



Relatively straightforward, the sizing for Gerbing's Heated Gloves is similar to the sizing of most other gloves. Simply measure around the widest part of your hand using a soft tape measure and match the inches up to the size chart to find your correct sizing. Please note that there are two separate size charts for Gerbing's Gloves, one for the T5 and Nubuck Gloves, and another size chart for the G3 and Heated Liners. Be sure to fit your proper fit.

Our Gerbing's Pants Size Guide:



Gerbing's Heated Pant Liners are available in a multitude of sizes, from 2XS thru 3XL, with regular and tall sizes. To size them properly, it is two simple measurements. The first measurement is around the waist at the widest point of the hip bones. The second measurement is a belt-to-floor measurement to ensure proper length. This is the outseam, be sure to use this as you're sizing up rather than your traditional inseam or jeans-size measurement.

Finally, we have our quick review and Gerbing's Heated Insoles Guide:



Gerbing's Heated Insoles replace the sole that is already in your boot and offer a full Microwire heated construction that spans the entirety of the insole. The boot insoles also offer a 1/2" area around the edge that can be trimmed for the perfect fit inside of whatever boots you're wearing.

We hope that these guides take some of the mystery out of sizing for Heated Motorcycle Gear. Proper fit is crucial in maximizing the efficiency of your gear.

Keep it warm and keep it safe, winter riders.

-RetroZilla

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Gerbing's Heated Glove Buying Guide

With an array of options to keep your hands nice and toasty on winter rides, Gerbing's Heated Gloves are made for any application. From the Gerbing's Heated Glove Liner,  to be worn under your winter glove, through the protection of the long-distance touring Gerbing's T5 Heated Gloves, all riders from commuters to long distance tourers are covered. Featuring the proprietary Gerbing's Microwire, which was developed in response to a contract with the US Military that required much faster heating times, the gloves heat extremely quick and keep you warm and comfortable during cold weather rides. Cold hands can ruin a ride for a multitude of reasons, including limited feel for controls, which makes riding extremely dangerous.

Check out our Gerbing's Heated Glove Buying Guide below and don't miss the detailed write up of each glove following the video.

First is the Gerbing's Heated Glove Liner, constructed from Stretch Cordura for an optimal snug fit and designed to be worn under a pair of winter motorcycle gloves. The outer palm is constructed with Amara, a synthetic suede material that will grip to the inside of the glove, while the Microfiber heating elements on the back of the hand is protected from abrasion by Nylon inserts. If you're unfamiliar with Gerbing's, Microwire is tiny stainless steel filaments that heat up extremely fast (within four seconds), used by Gerbing's thanks to a requirement of the Department of Defense. The wrist closes with a soft Neoprene fastener and the glove is lined with Brushed Tricot for added warmth. The palm of the gloves is not heated so that they can work in conjunction with heated grips.

Moving up the line, we get to the Gerbing's Nubuck Heated Gloves. Utilizing the same Microwire heating technology, the Nubck gloves are made from buffed leather which gives them a soft-as-velvet feel on the hands. The interior features a protective waterproof breathable membrane to keep your hands dry in the event of precipitation. There is a velcro wrist adjuster and a large gauntlet to help keep the heat inside the gloves. The Microwire exists throughout the back of the hand and down the fingers and thumb to keep your hands warm, while the palm remains heat-free so the gloves can work on a bike with heated grips. With limited protection in these gloves, consider them an excellent option for short-term cold weather riding or as a passenger glove.

Getting into the long-distance touring glove options, the Gerbing's G3 Heated Gloves are built from drum-dyed premium leather that is extremely supple and pliable and molds to the hand. Microwire heats each of the fingers and thumb in addition to the back of the hand. For complete protection from the elements, the G3 Gloves a fully waterproof and breathable Aquatex liner. Gerbing's suggests that you treat the leather of the gloves with Nikwax to further aid in waterproofing. Inside the glove is Thinsulate insulation with a soft and comfortable brushed tricot liner. These gloves feature a full gauntlet that is neoprene-lined and has a cinch to assist in blocking wind. Rounding out the feature set is the gel-padded reinforcements on the palm for resistance to abrasion and wear.

The granddaddy of the line are the Gerbing's T5 Heated Gloves. With an exterior constructed of a mixture of supple leather and textile for durability and safety, the T5 Gloves offer the best chance to stay warm, dry and protected in cold weather riding. The Thermolite insulation provides optimal warmth while the Hipora waterproof breathable membrane ensures a completely dry and comfortable ride. For protection, the T5 Gloves have gel padding in in the finger knuckles and in the palm. The palm also features non-slip grip paneling. The fingers are pre-curved for an articulated fit and the stretch paneling across the back of the hand provides ease of motion. The extra-long gauntlet is neoprene-lined with a velcro adjuster and a cinch to keep heat in and cold wind out. These are the
choice for the long distance winter rider.

Don't miss our full selection of Winter Motorcycle Gloves in addition to our Cold Weather Motorcycle Glove Guide.

Keep your hands warm and stay safe on those winter rides!

-RetroZilla

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Gerbing's Heated Gear HD Video Review

Gerbing's Heated Gear is now in stock and shipping from RevZilla.com. Since 1976, Gerbing's has been producing premium heated motorcycle gear, ever refining their technologies and improving the quality of their gear. A recent contract with the Department of Defense led to Gerbing's newest innovation yet: microwire. Prior to this invention, copper wire was used ubiquitously in the heated gear world. Microwire, hundreds of hair-thin stainless steel fibers encased in teflon, is woven throughout every piece of heated gear that Gerbings manufactures.

The significant factors here are what microwire offers over copper wire or other technologies: it is up to 50% lighter than other heated gear and it heats almost instantly. A big caveat for the US Military was the need for gear that heated up rapidly; copper wire simply took too long to get warmed up. Within an astonishing four seconds, Gerbing's heated motorcycle gear is hot and ready to keep you toasty.

Below, you can see our Gerbing's Heated Motorcycle Gear Buying Guide which should break down the basics for you:

Most riders start with a pair of heated gloves or a heated jacket liner; the tendency is to fall in love with the stuff at that point and expand out to the rest of the Gerbing's line. For that reason we generally recommend starting off with the Dual Temp Controller as opposed to the Single Temp Controller even if you're only picking up one piece of apparel to start. It affords you a great deal more versatility in the long run.

Check out the full line of Gerbing's Heated Jackets, Gloves and Pants by visiting RevZilla.com. We also have several other Gerbing's videos available at RevZillaTV including a Gerbing's connection guide and Gerbing's sizing guides. You can compare to other extreme cold weather gear by visiting our Heated Motorcycle Gear section.

Stay tuned for more on the RevZilla Blog about Gerbing's Heated Gear.

-RetroZilla

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