Ororo River Ridge 3-in-1 Heated Jacket with Fleece Liner review: a versatile jacket that can be worn in all weathers

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How we tested

I tested the Ororo River Ridge 3-in-1 Heated Jacket during cold weather in October and November while walking my dogs on the beach and in the woods nearby, as well as while working from home. During testing, I carefully rated it on its warmth, design, battery life, fit and ease of use.

• Worn over the course of 4 weeks in chilly autumnal weather

• Tested over indoors as a fleece and outdoors as a coat

• Cross-compared with other heated products I've tested, including the Ororo Heated Fleece Vest and the Lakeland Outdoor Wearable Heated Robe

I also compared its performance to other heated wearables Mumsnet has reviewed; see our Conqueco Heated Vest review and Ororo Heated Fleece Vest review for more.

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Ororo River Ridge 3-in-1 Heated Jacket: our verdict

At Mumsnet, we've tested some of the best heated gilets on the market, and Ororo gilets are the most highly-recommended. This jacket uses the same carbon fibre heating elements to warm your torso at home or out and about.

I liked the jacket's versatility - the inner fleece, which contains the heating elements, can be unzipped from the waterproof outer jacket, meaning it can be worn three ways - as a heated, waterproof jacket, a casual heated long-sleeve or as a simple raincoat without heating.

The fleece is great for slinging on at home, to keep me cosy at my WFH desk, and having a waterproof, hooded jacket with extra heating is a great way to achieve maximum warmth with minimum bulk.

I found the placement of the heat control button inside the fleece jacket a little awkward to access, however it does mean that you can operate it without unzipping the jacket and letting the cold in. The button vibrates to let you know which heat setting it's on, but I must admit I found a visible button more user-friendly.

With heating elements on the front and back of the torso, it provides the same zones of warmth as a heated gilet, and I would have liked some heat in the arms and collar, especially given the price.

The inner fleece zips snugly into the waterproof jacket, creating a perfectly insulated, snugly atmosphere. While a heated gilet is a more cost-effective solution, this all-in-one jacket will keep you warm and dry, whatever the weather.

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How warm is the Ororo River Ridge 3-in-1 Heated Jacket?

Providing four zones of heating on the front and back of your torso, the River Ridge Heated Jacket is a great source of heat. At home, it more than makes up for the central heating being off, although I still like a heated throw over my legs while sitting at my desk.

When zipped into the outer jacket, it's nice and warm - plus the jacket is waterproof so you can wear it in all weathers. I like how lightweight the jacket is, while providing just as much, if not more, warmth than a bulky down-filled coat.

I would have liked there to be heating in the collar and arms of the inner fleece, as a heated gilet provides the same heat zones at a lower price. On a similar note, it obviously doesn't keep your bum warm like the Lakeland Outdoor Wearable Heated Robe.

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Does the Ororo River Ridge 3-in-1 Heated Jacket offer good value for money?

At £290, this is certainly not a budget option. Ororo's best-selling heated gilet has an RRP of £140, and provides the same zones and levels of heating.

The heated inner fleece is available on its own at £190, which is a good option if you want something more substantial than a sleeveless heated gilet. However, Ororo is a trusted brand and if you're looking for a lightweight, bulk-free go-to jacket for all weathers, the River Ridge is a great option.

About the author

Poppy O'Neill is a Content Editor at Mumsnet and a mother of two. She researches and reviews the products Mumsnetters swear by, with a particular focus on home essentials, laundry and fans. From a highly-recommended retractable washing line to the best quiet fans money can buy, and Mumsnet's favourite dehumidifier to the steam generator iron that'll cut your ironing time in half, she loves to deep-dive into research and find the very best products on the market.

With an MA in Creative Writing and a PGCert in Lifestyle Journalism, Poppy's written about parenting topics for The Sunday Times, The Guardian, The Mirror and The Sun. She's a best-selling, award-winning author, and her books for children and parents have been translated into 12 languages.

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