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BE:1 Reactor BLACKOUT Heated Vest
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SKU: 1031209-290-SM
Overview
Built for cold-weather hunts, this vest is designed to add warmth without adding bulk, making it a practical layer for time in a blind or while moving through the field. It offers on-demand heat with easy one-button control and can be powered by a 5V/2A battery or power bank, sold separately. The blackout finish, muted logos, and quiet micro tricot fabric are intended to help keep attention low, while the three-pocket layout gives you space for small essentials. With Primaloft Silver Thinsulate insulation and Carbon Alloy technology, it combines insulation, heat, and scent-focused features in a single hunting layer.
Why Hunters Choose This Product
Four Heat
Settings provide on-demand warmth for
133g Primaloft
Silver Thinsulate insulation adds warmth
Built-in Usb
Any 5V/2A battery or power
Blackout Fabric
Muted logos support concealment in
Ultra-quiet Premium
Micro tricot fabric helps reduce
Key Features
- Blackout design with muted logos for added concealment in a blind.
- Four levels of on-demand warmth for adjustable comfort in the field.
- 133g PrimaLoft Silver Thinsulate insulation helps add warmth without bulk.
- Built-in USB power cable and one-button control for easy heat adjustment.
- Compatible with any 5V/2A battery or power bank; battery not included.
- Three-pocket design keeps phone and essentials close at hand.
- Ultra-quiet premium micro tricot fabric supports silent movement.
Best Used For
- Hunters sitting motionless in blinds who need adjustable warmth without added bulk.
- Stalk hunters wanting quiet movement and concealment in blackout-colored outerwear.
- Cold-weather hunters layering over other garments for flexible core insulation.
- Users carrying a 5V/2A battery or power bank for extended heated wear.
- Hunters who want three-pocket storage for phone and small essentials.
Specifications
| Battery Included | No |
|---|---|
| Color | Blackout |
| Control | Built-in USB power cable and easy one-button control |
| Design | Blackout design with muted logos and blackout fabric |
| Fabric | Premium micro tricot fabric |
| Heating Levels | Four levels of on-demand warmth; three levels of supplemental heat output |
| Insulation | 133g Primaloft Silver Thinsulate insulation |
| Odor Control Technology | Carbon Alloy technology |
| Pockets | Three-pocket design |
| Power Source | 5V/2A battery or power bank (not included) |
Pros
- Four heat settings provide on-demand warmth for changing conditions.
- 133g Primaloft Silver Thinsulate insulation adds warmth without bulk.
- Built-in USB power cable works with any 5V/2A battery or power bank.
- Blackout fabric and muted logos support concealment in a blind.
- Ultra-quiet premium micro tricot fabric helps reduce movement noise.
- Three-pocket design keeps phone and essentials close at hand.
Considerations & Trade-offs
- Requires a separate 5V/2A battery or power bank, which is not included, so there is an added setup cost and one more item to manage in the field.
- Heat output is controlled through the built-in system, but the product description only specifies three levels of supplemental heat, so users who want finer adjustment may find the range limited.
- The vest is designed for layering and warmth without bulk, which is useful in cold conditions, but that also means it is a specialized piece rather than a standalone outer layer for every situation.
- The blackout fabric, muted logos, and quiet micro tricot are geared toward concealment and low-noise movement, but that focus may be more specific than hunters who want a more general-purpose vest need.
Suggested Comparisons
- Heated hunting vest
- Insulated hunting vest
- Layering vest for cold-weather hunting
- Scent-control hunting apparel
Suggested Accessories
- 5V/2A battery or power bank
- Base layer
- Midlayer garment
- Hunting gloves
Frequently Asked Questions
What power source does the BE:1 Reactor Heated Vest use?
It uses a built-in USB power cable and requires a 5V/2A battery or power bank, which is not included.
How many heat settings does this vest have?
The product description states four levels of on-demand warmth, and also mentions three levels of supplemental heat output from the heating element pads.
Is the vest designed to be quiet for hunting?
Yes. The description says it uses ultra-quiet premium micro tricot fabric to help reduce noise during movement.
Does this vest have storage for small essentials?
Yes. It has a three-pocket design for items like a phone and other essentials.
What kind of concealment features does the Blackout version include?
The Blackout design includes muted logos and blackout fabric for additional concealment in a blind.