There are plenty of uses for a battery-powered heated blanket, and how you use it all depends on your lifestyle. If you’re looking for a blanket to stay warm on the sidelines at the kids’ sporting events, you may only need a model with sufficient power to stay warm for 2-3 hours. With so many cordless electric heating blankets on the market today, it’s hard to determine which one is best. Here are the test factors we used when determining which ones made the cut on our list:

The Makita 18V lithium-ion battery (sold separately) is capable of providing up to 35 hours of heat (!) making it a great choice for fall/winter campers who aren’t connected to a power source at night. Everyone loves a soft blanket. When shopping, you’ll want to pay attention to the material from which the blanket is made. A soft, plush feel is appreciated by most people. Easy Care and CleaningMost of the portable battery-operated heated blankets we found in our research are throw/personal sizes, though one comes close to being sufficient for a queen-size bed. Long-lasting Battery

RUN TIME : Up to 35 hours of run time on low setting with 18V LXT® 6.0Ah battery (battery sold separately) With no electricity around, cordless heated blankets are great for camping trips. For a good, warm night's rest, heat up the blanket inside your sleeping bag 15 minutes before you climb in. Battery-powered heated blankets are essentially cordless heated blankets that can be used almost anywhere because they’re untethered. This portability makes them perfect for RVers and campers. How Does a Battery-Operated Heating Blanket Work? Power source accepts Makita 18V LXT® and Compact Lithium-Ion Batteries and features a USB power port for charging portable electronic devices

You may have used electric blankets that plug into a wall outlet. In fact, we’ve used one in winter just to take the chill out of the bed before climbing under the covers.

Convenience features include snap buttons and a strap that allow the blanket to be wrapped around the waist or over the shoulders for wearable options. It also features a storage bag for convenient carrying and is both washer and dryer safe. With a wireless heated blanket, all those issues are a thing of the past. They are portable, have no pesky wires, and honestly are a bit safer in the long run. While they do have their own downsides, such as batteries that need recharging, we think they’re still a must-have in your linen closet and car emergency kit.You can also provide your own storage bag, of course. What Are the Best Battery Operated Heated Blankets? It has snap buttons and a strap for wrapping around the waist and shoulders as well as a removable belt clip for use as a personal portable blanket. Cordless heated blankets are one of the best inventions we’ve seen yet. While the corded electric heated blankets of yesterday did a fine job at keeping us toasty during cold nights, the cord meant you had to be near an outlet for it to work. And somehow that pesky cord always seemed to get tangled or unplugged in the middle of the night.

Temperature Settings: How many temperature settings does the cordless heated blanket have? Having multiple settings allows the user to customize the heat that the blanket emits. Depending on how you’ll be using the blanket (and whether kids will be involved!), you may want a blanket that’s water resistant to counter spills or rain. Offers a Variety of Heat Settings It comes with a battery (92.6 Watt hours rechargeable up to 500 times) that has 2 USB charging ports to allow the charging of devices like phones and tablets on the go. It also comes with a 12-volt adapter for charging the battery on the road as well as a wall charger and a 36″ extension cable. If you live somewhere where it gets chilly in the early spring or late fall, you probably know what it's like to sit at a bone-chilling outdoor sports game. Cordless heated blankets are ideal for snuggling under Friday night lights (and also pair well with tailgating). Cheers! Hello, Thank you for your question. The Makita DCB200A Heated Blanket does not come with a battery. If you would like to use the heated feature you will need a Makita LXT 18V Slide Type Battery and Charger if you do not already have them from your Makita tools. One popular option that we sell is the Makita BL1840BDC2. This item contains 2 batteries, charger, and storage bag. The combination has been very popular to blanket buyers.The Makita Outdoor Adventure™ 18V LXT® Heated Blanket (ADCB200B) features three heat settings (high/medium/low) for precise heating control. It offers up to 35 hours of run time on low setting with a fully charged 18V LXT® 6.0Ah battery (battery sold separately). The Outdoor Adventure® Heated Blanket will keep you warm in the outdoors. Get outside with Outdoor Adventure™ a new series of cordless products that operate within the LXT® system. Outdoor Adventure Products feature advanced technology, delivering maximum performance and efficiency for the outdoors. Makita offers hundreds of products within the 18V LXT® system so you can create your own adventure. Price: There are plenty of cordless heating blankets to choose from; price is a factor that we looked at. COMPATIBILITY : Compatible with Makita 18V LXT® Batteries, BL1820B, BL1830B, BL1840B, BL1850B, BL1860B A part of the Huws Gray Group, Anglia Tool Centre is one of the largest power tool suppliers in the UK, delivering quality power tools nationwide from Makita, Dewalt, Festool and many more leading tool brands