As a year round rider (Who will ride as long as there isn't ice on the road) I never found the need for powered heat (1hr ride each way every day). A pair of heated handgrips would have been nice, but not needed.
Sure if it got substantially below freezing you might really need it, but then you have to question your…
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This doesn't exactly work on a motorcycle in the winter, which is where I see the need for heated garments. But other than that, and maybe some researchers in the Arctic/Antarctic regions, I'd agree with you.
Just because the weather outside is frightful, doesn't mean you have to stay indoors huddled close to a delightful…
My favorite piece of low tech warmth is my Zippo hand warmer.
Who needs a powered jacket? When good old body heat + goose down works wonderfully... even in -40 degree temps. Yes, that jacket is what I use.