Women's heated gear at a glance

The women's heated jacket liner

The Gen-X4 Heated Jacket Liner is the one piece we make in a women's cut. Its product page lists the differences plainly: the women's version has two side pockets and a slimmer, tapered fit, while the men's version has a zippered chest pocket. Otherwise, ZEPTO fibres, made in France, heat the front, back and collar evenly. Lycra side panels let you move and breathe, the shell is windproof and water-resistant, and ribbed cuffs keep the heat in. At the end of each sleeve, hideaway plugs let you plug in heated gloves or glove liners.

The page lists one spec for the liner: 87 watts of heat at 6.4 amps on 12V. It comes with a Coax Battery Cord. The controller is sold separately; the wiring table on the product page tells you which one you need.

Sizing: the women's liner comes in XS, S, M, L and XL, and the measurements are in the size chart in the product images. It is worn over a T-shirt and under your riding jacket, so see the size chart on the product page and check that your outer jacket has room for one more thin layer. If your measurements land between two sizes, send them to us before you order. When riders have been unsure, the answer has depended on their full measurements, not one line of the chart.

Heated vests for women: unisex sizes

If you want core warmth with free arms, the Gen-X4 Heated Vest Liner heats the front, back and collar, is shaped to hug the body, and ends just above the beltline so it stays out of the way on the bike. It has two front side pockets. It is sold in unisex sizes, so go by the size chart on the product page. The ZR9 Cordless Heated Vest is listed with a unisex fit for men and women. Its slide-in battery and six heat levels suit time off the machine, at the trailhead or on the ice.

Not sure whether a vest or the jacket liner suits you? Our guide to the heated vest vs heated jacket liner compares them side by side, and how long heated clothing batteries last covers run times off the vehicle.

Women's heated gloves and glove liners

We do not make a separate women's glove. The Gen-X4 Heated Gloves come in unisex sizes from XS to 2XL. They are drum-dyed leather with an extra-long gauntlet and a hook-and-loop closure at the wrist, heat the full length of every finger, the thumb and the back of the hand, and have a windproof, waterproof, breathable PORELLE insert. Go by the size chart on the product page. One owner found his pair a little snug and expects the leather to give a bit with wear. That is one owner's experience: heated gloves should not feel tight, since a tight glove can make your fingers colder.

The Gen-X4 Heated Glove Liners go under your own gloves and come in paired sizes, XS/S, M/L and XL/2XL. We recommend wearing them under a waterproof glove. Both plug into the jacket liner's cuffs. For the full comparison, see heated gloves vs heated glove liners.

Heated socks, insoles and leg chaps for women

One owner bought the insoles for a partner who was always cold on the snowmobile, and planned to add the leg chaps and a controller next.

• Gen-X4 Heated Socks: unisex sizes XS to 2XL, cut differently for the left and right foot, tall enough to cover most of the calf, and made to fit under tall or short boots. Wear a thin no-show sock under them and a windproof, waterproof boot over them. See the size chart on the product page, or tell us your shoe size if you are unsure.
• Gen-X4 Heated Insoles: one size, trimmed with scissors to fit your boot, with a carbon fibre element across the whole foot. The page is clear on one limit: they are not suitable for women with a shoe size under US 7.5. If that is you, choose the heated socks instead.
• Gen-X4 Heated Leg Chaps: sized by inseam (27, 29, 31 and 33). Measure inside the leg from where the leg meets the groin down to the ankle bone. The chaps should be a little shorter than your pant size, and if you will plug heated socks into the bottom of the chaps, go one size down. They heat the front and sides of both legs, and they are never a base layer: they must not sit directly against your skin.

Powering women's heated gear

Every corded piece above runs on 12V from your vehicle. Off the vehicle, our portable batteries have limits. The ZR8 is rated for 8 amps and runs the jacket liner, but not the jacket liner together with heated gloves or glove liners. The ZR5 is rated for 5.2 amps: it does not run the jacket liner, and it runs the vest liner only on its own. Our Single and Dual temperature controllers are not used with the portable batteries. Our guide to how long heated clothing batteries last has the run times and the cords each setup needs.

On the vehicle, if you plan to run the jacket liner and gloves at different settings, the Dual Temperature Controller has two separate dials and handles up to four garments, as long as they draw no more than 15 amps in total. Two riders on one bike add up the load, so check that the charging system has room for everything you both plug in. Your owner's manual or dealer can tell you.

Where to start

• Cold through the core on fall rides: the women's Gen-X4 Heated Jacket Liner, or the vest liner under a snug jacket.
• Cold hands: heated gloves or glove liners plugged into the jacket liner's cuffs.
• Cold feet and legs on the sled: heated socks or insoles, with the leg chaps if your legs feel it too.

You can see every piece in our heated clothing collection.

Questions riders ask us

What size is the women's XS jacket liner?

The measurements for every women's size are in the size chart in the product images. The XS has the same slimmer, tapered cut as the other women's sizes. If you think you are between sizes, call or message us and we will help you choose.

The chart puts me in one size, but I think I need the next one up. What should I do?

Send us your height, weight and chest measurement before you order and we will give you our advice. If a liner arrives and feels too tight over a T-shirt, read our return policy for its conditions and timing, and contact us about your options under it.

Do you make heated gloves for women?

Not as a separate model. The Gen-X4 Heated Gloves start at XS and the glove liners at XS/S. See the size chart on each product page.

My bike already has an SAE lead. Do I still need the battery cord that comes with the jacket?

No. The jacket liner comes with a Coax Battery Cord, but if your bike has an SAE lead on its battery, the SAE to Female Coax Adapter replaces it. Check that the lead and its fuse are rated for everything you plan to plug in.

Does the women's liner give less heat than the men's?

The product page lists a single spec for the jacket liner, 87 watts at 6.4 amps, and both versions heat the front, back and collar. The differences it lists are the cut and the pockets.