WOLF TACTICALAdjustable Weighted Vest for Men & Women Holds Up to 42 lb for Strength, CrossFit, Running & Fitness

I want to like this weight vest so bad, but I'm not sure I'll be able to keep it. It's as comfortable as a weighted vest can be, looks great, and appears to be of good quality. However, I have a previous back injury, and for some reason, this particular vest caused a sciatica flare up. That may have more to do with the weight of the inserts rather than the vest itself, so I still gave the vest 5 stars. With the 20lb inserts, it was super hard on the back and shoulders, they felt was heavier than how it feels to carry 20lbs in your hands. The vest itself is very adjustable and stays in place when you run or are moving a lot. It is a little bit of a hassle to get in and out of though, definitely not as convenient as the ones that you can just throw on and snap together. For convenience, I'd go with one of those but for durability and stability during movement, this one for sure.

Great fit and easy to adjust. Seems to be well made with durable fabric and velcro.

I've tried many work out vests but thiis is the best by far!!! It has a few different ways to hold the plates where you want. I've had it for almost a year and it hasn't disappointed. The plats don't move while I run, easy access to change them out and adjust where they are. You can also adjust the shoulder straps and of course the mid section. I like the should straps and the padding. The others I've tried dig into my neck. It's held up well and i don't see any wear or tear. I may need to get another in a different color so I can have a few in different weights.

Outstanding fit...weighted plates aren't flapping and sliding around, velcro is very strong

This is a cool-looking, well-made vest. I have two 8.75 lb metal plates, and it totals a little more than 20lb. It makes you look hip and tough in the BOX, doing the WOD. Did it, done it. You also look tough, rucking around in the neighbor hood park with this "tactical" vest. And like many cool looking things, it really may not be the best for what your are doing. First, it feels heavier than it should because of how it hangs on the shoulders and crushes the traps. The metal plates compress your chest and back awkwardly and hinder breathing when you tighten it to keep from moving while doing jumping and running activities. It is a bit of a pain going over your head. In short, it feels just like wearing two metal plates to your chest and back and, of course, that is mentally stimulating and rewarding to one's ego. However.... I bought a much simpler weighted vest , Zelus with "iron sand" of the same total weight (20 lb) for my wife to go rucking. I tested both on the same scale while wearing them (I tared/zeroed the scale, then stepped on while were wearing the vests.) Wow, what a difference, the weight was distributed so much better around my shoulder and back that I felt like I was hardly wearing anything at all. I weight them both again, yep, both 20 lbs. Then my wife and I both compare the Zelus vs the Wolf Tactical for rucking local hilly trails for 3 miles. The Zelus was so much more comfortable. My traps were much less sore with the Zelus, while with Wolf Tactical, after 20 min, my traps are yelling. So, if you are just walking or hiking, get something simpler like the Zelus with "iron sand". I just bought a 30 lb Apexup with "iron sand". It still feels lighter than than the 20lb total with Wolf Tactical. I've been rucking with it for over a week, and I will never go back to metal plate vests for walking/rucking. But if you are in the BOX, the superior knowledge of looking cool, the increased pain while smashing your shins during box jumps, and the chest squeeze while flailing on the butterfly kippy stuff will make the Wolf Tactical vest with metal plates a worthy investment.

This is a great vest. I have been using for about a month. Just finished the Murph on it. I have a guy who made the plates for me (10lbs in front, 10lbs back), and they fit so snug. There is Velcro inside the pockets to ensure it stays. There is a ton of Velcro on this thing to make it secure. Doesn’t bounce around after you get the sweat going. Squeaks a little bit, but it’s great. Very comfy. Has the padding on the inside and shoulder straps which are adjustable. Definitely love working out in it, and love the ability to put patches on it to customize it. And the lifetime warranty is incredible. Has held up in my work outs and sweat. Great vest. Highly recommend. Just be prepared for the loud ripping of Velcro…especially the first time opening it up.

I run with the vest several times a week. The fit is comfortable and the quality is great. Your shirt will ride up slightly during exercise, but not terribly. The molle design is a bit lacking, but laser cut keeps the thickness of the overall vest minimal. The front pocket is perfect for a cellphone and the Velcro is a nice touch for plenty of patches to add on. Wonderful for workouts, runs or any outdoor needs. Do not use for any self protection application.

First off, I love how quickly this product came in. I ordered it late in the evening and it arrived the next day!Secondly, I was extremely impressed with the quality of the vest. I inspected the entire thing and didn't have any tears or cuts. And the stitching is extremely strong. The inside of the vest has specific attachments that help keep the plates in place so they don't move around all willy-nilly in the middle of your workout.Thirdly, the shoulder pads are amazing! I got this vest with the two 8.75lb plates, so it's currently only a 20lb vest, but there is no pain on my shoulders! I can only imagine as I move up in weight plates, the shoulder pads will be a godsend.I highly recommend this vest and plate system! And I look forward to getting the heavier plates and really putting this vest to the test!