California Heat is first responder- and women-owned, and built on a simple belief: the best gear starts by listening to the people who use it.

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For years, our Maryland family-owned store, Heated 4 U, outfitted everyday customers and law enforcement departments with heated gear from one of the industry’s leading manufacturers. Working face-to-face with customers — across the counter in our store and on the floors of motorcycle and outdoor trade shows — gave us something many brands never develop: a firsthand understanding of how people actually use their gear, where it falls short, and what they need it to do better. That direct experience became the foundation for everything we would later build. 

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Over time, we watched industry consolidation and corporate cost-cutting take priority over durable components, skilled craftsmanship, and responsive customer service. For officers, outdoor workers, riders, and others facing harsh conditions, cold can compromise dexterity, focus, and response time. They deserved equipment—and a company—they could trust.

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In 2014, we stopped settling and started building.

 

We created California Heat to produce gear that functions as dependable equipment, not simply another fashion accessory. Our products balance everyday comfort with field-ready durability and are continually improving by feedback from first responders, working professionals, riders, and customers who face the elements firsthand. Our mission is to help trailblazers play harder and all-weather workers & heroes operate safer. We stand behind that commitment with a lifetime warranty on our heating elements and clothing plugs, along with knowledgeable, in-house support.

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We also believe heated gear should not be discarded simply because one component stops working. That’s why we established our specialized Heated Gear Repair Center, servicing products from numerous other brands. We give customers a practical, cost-effective alternative to replacement while keeping more gear in service and out of landfills.

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Today, you can still find us where this story began—across the counter in our Maryland store and face-to-face with customers and dealers at outdoor and motorcycle trade shows. Those conversations continue to shape what we build, what we improve, and how we support the people who depend on our gear.