Recommendations on a weighted vest?

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Looking for one that won't make me look like an active shooter also...

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well I was going to recommend the 5.11 vest, which is what I have

I guess it depends on what you plan on doing with them if you want to go expensive or cheap Amazon vest.

If you are running in the vest, I'd spend the money on a better one, but if you are just wanting to do weighted squats or pull ups, I doubt it matters.

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well I was going to recommend the 5.11 vest, which is what I have

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I have a tribe wod and the vest with the plates is significantly cheaper than just the vest from 5.11. I'd recommend it over 5.11 just based on price.

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its also pretty lightweight and comfortable while running, which is what I care about

I've worn some of the cheaper vests before and they about rubbed my nipples off while running

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For sure, the tribe wod was free returns and had good reviews so I figured I'd give it a try for like 60% of the price. It actually looks almost exactly like the 5.11 and the shoulder straps are actually a little more adjustable.

I've used both and if the tribe wod wasn't worth a shite I would've spent the money, but if you put the two of them on I don't think you'd be able to tell which was which if you didn't already know.

Honestly, the tactical vests are the best in my opinion. Sleek design, easy to load and easy to adjust. I find that the fitness vests are bulky and have too many moving parts.

You can use the weighted vest on walks. Good carry over to general fitness.

I used to wear an Xvest a lot in college. Could load up to 100lbs and not see it under a coat.

I now wear a waited pack.

I'll try to do two laps around the big lake at LSU with a 60lb pack.

I do it in the months leading up to a trip out west with a ton of walking. Currently kicking my arse at 290lbs.