Short days and freezing mornings are back for crews across Canada, and heated workwear is one of the few upgrades that changes how a job site feels. This guide reads two official product pages, the DEWALT Canada listing for the DCHJ060B heated jacket and the Milwaukee listing for the M701B heated work glove liners, and lines up what each maker actually states.

DEWALT 20V MAX soft shell jacket (DCHJ060B)

According to dewalt.ca, the jacket has 4 heating zones: the upper left and right chest, the mid-back and the collar. A controller with an LED offers 3 heat settings, high, medium and low, plus a pre-heat function. The shell is polyester that DEWALT describes as water-resistant and wind-resistant, with an adjustable waistline and sleeve cuffs. Sizes run from S to 3XL and the warranty is 1 year limited.

Power comes from the 20V MAX platform. The kit includes a 20V MAX compact 1.5 Ah battery that sits in the battery pocket, and the pocket expands to take 20V MAX XR 4.0 Ah batteries. DEWALT also includes the DCB091 USB Power Source, which accepts all DEWALT 20V MAX batteries, shows a fuel gauge and has 2 USB ports for charging a phone.

One detail to check: the same page gives two runtimes for the low setting on the compact battery, up to 5.5 hours in the overview and up to 7 hours in the features list. No runtimes are published for medium or high, and DEWALT notes that actual runtime depends on battery type and heat setting. No Canadian price is shown on the page.

Milwaukee heated work glove liners (M701B)

Milwaukee’s listing for the M701B-21L describes heat zones on the back of the hand and the fingers, each with high, medium and low settings. The maker’s runtime claims are up to 8 hours on low, 4 hours on medium and 2 hours on high. The liner is a polyester fleece with 2-way stretch, designed to sit under a work glove, and it is listed as compatible with the Heated Gloves 2Ah Battery, part 48-11-2320. Milwaukee does not list a price on the page.

Where the sources agree and differ

Both makers publish runtimes only for specific settings and both say the rest depends on conditions, so treat the figures as the maker’s claims, not independent results. The jacket heats the core and neck, the liners heat the hands, and the two products use different battery systems, which matters more than any single spec.

Who it suits

  • Professional tradespeople on the DEWALT 20V MAX platform can reuse batteries they already own. Check the runtime on a 1.5 Ah pack against a full shift, and carry a larger pack.
  • Crews that stand still in the cold, such as flaggers or concrete finishers, gain the most from the collar and back zones. Confirm the shell is enough in wind.
  • Serious DIYers who shovel or work outside a few days a year may prefer the liners alone, since the hands usually go numb first. Check the glove size you wear over them.
  • First time buyers should note that neither page lists a price here, so compare Canadian retailer listings before deciding.
  • Fleet buyers mixing brands need to plan for two battery systems and two chargers.