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Self-Warming Jackets

Posted by michael on from the virtually-zero-electrocution-risk dept.

jeffy124 writes: "Those of you in the frigid north who find their coats unfulfilling of their duties may be interested in a self-warming jacket. By using steel microfibres woven into the fabric plus a lithium battery, heat is actually generated to as much as 114 degrees fahrenheit. The jackets, sadly, come with a nasty price -- US$500. Among those interested in purchasing are skiers (including some Olympians), and the Military."

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  1. microfibers, ok by twitter · · Score: 5, Funny
    for a second I thought that was steel wool. There's the poor man's version of this. Wrap yourself in steel wool and apply a lead acid battery. "Oh, ow! put it out! put it out!"

    -Do NOT do that.

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  2. Re:North Face : Old News : Check Here by RestiffBard · · Score: 4, Funny

    I'm thinking Men's Health is not your typical slashdotter magazine. :)

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  3. Re:military battery safety by PD · · Score: 5, Funny

    So put the battery in the helmet. Lead poisoning of the head is almost always fatal, so a little lithium won't hurt.

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