RUNmax 20LBS - 150LBS Adjustable Weighted Vest Wtih Shoulder Pads Option for Men and Women

I received my weighted vest earlier today, and I've been wearing it for a good portion of the day. So far, my impressions are largely positive. I ordered the 60 LB vest with shoulder straps, as that seemed to be the best value proposition, and it allowed me to remove weights. My first impression was how heavy the 60 LB vest really was. It came with the weights (sandbags) installed. I'd suggest removing them before putting the vest on. The vest does include some instructions, but I confess I did not read them. I'm not sure if removing the weights is recommended, but it really helps. You can then reload the weights once the vest is on. Aside from the difficulty of getting the fully-loaded vest on, it fit pretty comfortably. I didn't notice much pull on my shoulders, and the weight seems well-distributed, without too much pull on my shoulders, even without the pads - though I did definitely notice that the weight on my shoulders was enough that the muscles there are getting tired. In fact, I definitely noticed the weight of the vest just moving around, and it seems like I'm going to need to build up some core strength to really try to work out with the full 60 LBs. I was a little concerned that the vest had been damaged during shipping, as the box was beaten up and there was a metal ring sticking out of it. However, the vest only uses sand for weight, and the sand bags all seem intact, with no leakage. The fabric smelled only very faintly of plastic and seems tough and rigid, though there were some loose threads in some of the stitching. As far as exercise is concerned, even with 4 of the 6 pouches emptied (so down to 36 LBs of weight), the vest still made it a lot easier to get my heart rate up when walking, though it was difficult to even try running. Squats worked well, and there's definitely a bit more of a burn there. I noticed a good increase in difficulty walking up two steps at a time. On the downside, the vest is thick enough that it does tend to get in the way of some arm movements, and you can't go all the way down doing pushups. We're talking a good 3 inches thick, mainly because of the sandbags. I suppose metal weights would have been less bulky, but probably a lot more expensive. Overall, I think this vest will still help me meet my fitness goals, as it does provide a physical challenge in various exercises. I'm a little disappointed at movement limitations with my arms, but not enough to regret the purchase. I do think this is going to last pretty well, as long as I make sure to keep any unused sandbags away from where anything could puncture them. I'd also recommend figuring out what the maximum weight you may want to try using, buying that, and then adding more weight to the vest as you feel comfortable. That seems better than making multiple purchases, but your mileage may vary.

Awesome... I have the 40 lbs and 60 lbs vests and are great but the Velcro pops open so additional fastener is required if you decide to do a push up with one on once you get use to it... Make sure you remove before your fatigue is at the point you can't lift the vest off yourself!!!

Ordered 60 pounds vest, comes with 10 6-pound satchels of weight. Best way to take out and put in weights is when the vest is laying on a surface, but rather hard to do while wearing the vest. Seems sturdy and comfortable, even without shoulder pads. Make sure to load even weight on front and rear of the vest, otherwise it will start sliding down to the heaviest side while you exercise. Vest is also a bit too long for me (5'9" / 175cm) , so when I squat, bottom of the vest is interfering with my thighs, but not too terrible. p.s. 60lb is A LOT of weight, if you are not used to something like this. But you can just take weights out!

Really happy with this weighted vest. The build quality is solid, the price was right, and I love that it offers such a wide range — you can go as light as 20 lbs and scale all the way up to 150. It’s comfortable to wear considering the weight, though fair warning: once you load it up, it will feel heavy — that’s the point. Here’s my old-man advice if you’re new to weighted vests: don’t start at the top. Add weight gradually and let your body adapt — wear it for walks or around the house first before you jump into workouts. Your joints, back, and knees will thank you. Once you’re used to it, this vest becomes an incredible tool for training, hiking, or just turning everyday movement into exercise. Overall, it’s exactly what I wanted — sturdy, adjustable, and capable of growing with you as you get stronger.

Heavy af for 60 pounds! But that's the way it's supposed to be. The shoulder pads option work sure, but not nearly enough support for the shoulder pads. The velcro seems to work decent. Have not taken out the individual packets yet to see how it goes back in. If they don't go in nicely I will decrease the stars. Just wish the shoulder pads would have been more supportive.