If you are like me, you looked at dozens of these types of vests, read reviews, and are carefully considering which to buy. This one is expensive compared to many others, but I am glad I spent the extra money. The quality of the product is immediate visible. The material is thick. The stitching is strong and on point. Everything about it just feels strong and made to last which is not something you will find in cheap items. I find I rarely, if ever, regret buying the more expensive product. Over the years I have bought a lot of low price items, generally with good reviews, but they just don't last and I end up spending more over the long run. Enough about quality. How does it fit and feel? Well it is surprisingly heavy. I have lost 60 pounds this year and I thought when I was shopping that 35 pounds was not going to be enough for me. I mainly wanted it for hikes. Before losing weight I could walk a couple miles without a problem. Well this feels different. I think it's due to where the weight is located. Body weight is distributed throughout the entire body where this is only on the upper thoracic area. Having it concentrated like that seems to make a big difference and one that had me remove 8 of the weights. For now anyway. Glad I got the 35lb version and I'm glad I reduced the weight because it gives me a lot of opportunity to progress in my training. As far as comfort goes, I love where it sits. The waist strap is comfortable. The shoulders are padded. It's great. It's still a of weight on your shoulders so expect some discomfort, but not due to design or quality. You are carrying a vest of iron bars. It won't feel like a shoulder rub :) Read more
It's awesome! Fits well, comfortable, quality made, sturdy, and stuff works well: buckles, sliding added weights in and out, etc. I highly recommend! They should make a 60 lb version. Read more
I wanted this one because of the adjustments in weight. I knew I'd end up maxing it but wanted to stair step my way to 35 lbs. Started with 1/2 the weight and added some each week...in a month I had all the weight in it. (57 years old - avoiding injury is key, lol!) I started with a backpack...thought a "ruck" pack was the way but realized it was all marketing for very expensive trucks. I also really like that this vest carries the weight high and tight on the upper chest and upper back. Forces my core to engage and I wear it for walking a few miles a couple days a week and also for my bodyweight and sandbag workouts a few days a week too. It's really well made in almost 2 months I've had zero stitches come undone, the cobra buckle is strong, and the strap velcro is strong. There is a hook velcro area on the front and I put my old Army unit patch and a name tape on the front, love it. I'm going to get the Wolf Tactical 150 lb sandbag soon... I've got another brand 75 lb sandbag but I believe in this brand - very tough build quality. Read more
The media could not be loaded. I shopped around quite a bit for a weighted vest before committing to this one, and l would buy it again! It is super durable and l can just tell it will last a lifetime if I take care of it so it is well worth the price. On top of that it comes with all of the weights so you don’t need to buy a plate elsewhere like other vests. My favorite part is how it is a bunch of 2lb weights so you can customize how much you wear all the way from just the vest up to 35lbs. There are only two downsides to this vest that I’ve found after trying it with calisthenics (pullups, pushups, etc), Running, and HIIT exercises. Running was the only one out of the three I ran into a problem and that is that it bounces up and down unless you strap it really tight against you, which in turn restricts your breathing. Although I think this is the same for most vests so it’s not as big a deal to me. The second is that you have to lift it over your head to put it on, but that’s just part of the design and isn’t that bad once you get used to it. Overall I absolutely love this vest, it is constructed thoughtfully and with very durable material. Worth every penny!! Read more
Pricey, but it seems to be worth it. Extremely durable material and the strongest velcro I've ever seen. The weight bars are a lot more versatile than plates and there's room in between them for more breathability. The shoulder straps have a lot of nice, dense padding on them for added comfort, especially when you max out the weight and the buckle is super heavy duty metal. The Wolf Tactical patch on the front is removable (velcro), so you can even customize that panel with the hook and loop patches of your choice. My only complaint, and it is minor, is that the strap was almost too small for me. I have a fairly large chest (50") and I have it pretty much maxed out in order to get a good fit. There's probably room for a few more inches, but I wanted as much velcro overlap as possible to keep it stable and secure. Overall, this is far better than sandbags or plates, it is very customizable with the 2lb iron bars, it appears to be exceptionally well made, and is very comfortable. This was one of the pricier models that I found, but I wanted to get the best I could find to ensure that I use it regularly. So far, so good. Read more
5'1 and 115lbs - it allows a lot of adjustment and I am small. I can choose the weight that I want and it's sturdy. I got it just to walk with it so I don't know how it is when you train hard. I am happy with my purchase, it is a great quality vest that will last a long time. Read more
As a big man, this fits perfectly and well made. Great results!!! Read more
Holds the weight close to your body with no shifting. Shoulder straps and torso buckle is comfortable. Don't have a bad thing to say after 40+ hours of rucks in this thing. Read more
