“Unsettled” weather is expected to persist throughout this week. According to the Met Office, temperatures are forecast to be “a bit chilly” with an average of 8C or 9C. Craig Snell, a meteorologist at the Met Office, said: “The middle of the week will see a mix of cloud, brightness and spots of rain.
“Overall, conditions are expected to become gradually more unsettled. But Thursday is where we will start to see a more significant change across the country. We’re expecting to see more rain accompanied by stronger winds. Temperatures will also be below par for what we usually see at this time of year.”
To combat the colder weather this winter, Amazon sells a heated gilet that will keep you warm for up to 12 hours. The CONQUECO Heated Vest Jacket is a lightweight, waterproof, breathable gilet that promises to keep you warm anywhere.
According to the retailer’s description, “After connecting the CONQUECO power bank, 3 carbon fibre heating elements generate heat across core body areas (Mid-Back, Left chest, and right chest); adjust 3 heating settings (High, medium, low) with just a simple press of the button or smart auto-jump to lower temperature.”
Never be concerned with overheating, as this jacket has a built-in thermal protection module. Once it overheats, it will stop until the heat returns to the standard temperature. Priced between £69.99 and £108.99 (depending on the size), this gilet has been awarded an average of 4.4 stars from over 1,331 customers.
One happy shopper shared: “I bought this heated gilet for my wife, and it has been one of the best gifts I’ve ever given her. She absolutely loves it! It’s stylish, warm, and incredibly practical for cold weather. Every time she wears it, she gets so many compliments—friends, family, and even strangers have asked her where she got it. In fact, at least four people we know have purchased their own after seeing how great hers looks and hearing her rave about it.
“For months, it worked perfectly, keeping her warm on long winter walks and outdoor activities. However, we did encounter a small issue with the power bank after a while—it suddenly stopped charging. Thankfully, customer service was absolutely first-class. They resolved the issue quickly and seamlessly, making the entire process stress-free.
They continued: “I would recommend this heated gilet to anyone who spends time out in the cold. It’s a fantastic product backed by a great company that truly stands by their customers. Warm, stylish, and reliable—what more could you ask for? Highly recommended!”
However, one dissatisfied customer warned that the battery life doesn’t last very long, they said: “The vest is stylish. It gives some warmth without battery in temperature between 13 and 15. For temperature ranging 9 degree or below,the low mode isn’t enough. I use it for night shifts outside. The first night usage was 2 hours in low mode and 1 hour in medium and then the battery died, leaving me cold.
“After that, every night, the full charged battery runs for 3 hours max in low mode. So, the 12 hours promise in the ad is quite absurd. The vest can be a good one for random usage in outside, it’s definitely not an ideal one for work in outside for long hours.”
To purchase the heated gilet from Amazon, you can click here. Elsewhere, Oodie is offering £60 off their Zip Through Outdoor Jacket for a limited only. For £49, “The Outdoor Jacket is ideal for getaways and fun in the great outdoors. Experience unmatched comfort with a classic olive nylon outer and navy contrast fleece inner.”