I think it’s time for an updated video. MIR came out with their slim fit vest, Ethos came out with a plate carrier style vest, Walmart came out with Reebok vests. Love the videos and content you’re creating. Thanks Coop

@mightymoo4018

3 ай бұрын

Would like to hear about Wolf Tactical too

@orion0587

17 күн бұрын

I’m interested in the Titan elite vest with 2.5lb increments

These should all be $50 without weights. Possibly the most over-priced category for a home gym owner.

@tuts40

3 ай бұрын

Agreed. A backpack with sturdy belts and straps might be a viable option…. Gonna start looking.

If I'm spending cash on a plate carrier I'm buying ballistic plates. It's a great multitasker.

@bryceminor4674

6 ай бұрын

I was just thinking the same thing

@H457ur

6 ай бұрын

And illegal in some states (or if you’re a felon) so check your local laws first. But, in principle, I agree with you. Why not?

@blueforesticarus2557

3 ай бұрын

Never check your local laws.

@user-hq4jz6lc9d

Ай бұрын

If it has MOLLE attachment points, one can hang a bunch of loaded mags on it too for more weight. 🙂

I own the rogue plate carrier and am a huge fan. It feels really good when doing movements and doesn't flop around.

I've got that cap fitness vest. Wear it at work all the time and for walking. Paid about 70 for it at Walmart and absolutely love it. Better than what big five has.

I use a Run Max weight vest on the treadmill. I bought the 40 lb (10 x 4lb sandbags) version. It's fairly comfortable, reasonably priced but does get in the way for push ups on the floor. Thanks Coop as always for your videos.

@fudddudjared

6 күн бұрын

Do you think if I used one for pushups daily and at least 1-2 daily bike rides would it be worth it?

As a Northgym vest owner, I can say the comfort is spot on. It does come with extra shoulder padding which helps. Not noted in the video which is worth mentioning about Northgym is that it comes with 2 sizes of midsection straps so you can better adjust the tightness of the vest. Also, the plates are side inserts, not bottom inserts which is nice since there is almost 0% chance the weight falls out, if you don't secure it as firmly as you should ( ie user error)

@OMAR-vk9pi

Жыл бұрын

Would it be a good choice to use for hikes?

@barenjuden3911

Жыл бұрын

@@OMAR-vk9pi I have one too. Yes it is perfect for that. Plenty comfortable and I think you can weight it up to 60 or so lbs

Great review...thanks, Coop!

Hey man thanks alot for the review. Really helped me come to a decision about what I need. Cheers.

Appreciate your upload & reviews 👍. Its a good in depth review.

Great selection as always. My budget option is the Decathlon vest. 50 bucks including 4 plates. Total weight of the set is 20pounds but you can exchange the plates for heavier options or buy additional ones.

@jonasgerideau1344

Жыл бұрын

Could you timestamp that one, that’s sounds like a way better budget option haha

@JacobYuan_

Жыл бұрын

It says they’re 150??

appreciate the video! very insightful and helped me out :)

Just have kids and try to get them through an airport, no vest needed.

@GarageGymReviews

2 жыл бұрын

Or the zoo. Or a grocery store. Or anywhere for that matter.

@mattm314

2 жыл бұрын

@@GarageGymReviews silver dollar city?

@TommyBlazer

8 ай бұрын

That funny I subscribe to you

Greant. Im totally in on the ez vest. Exactly what I was looking for.

Great video, thanks!

You read my mind I’m currently looking for a weighted vest. Thanks, very timely!

Had the GoRuck plate carrier and hated it. Rubbed blisters up and down my back. Switched to the GoRuck weight vest and it’s infinitely better and more comfortable. I use it several days a week and have absolutely no problems with it

@kevinjackson4192

2 жыл бұрын

Wish he had done a review on the GoRuck weight vest instead of the plate carrier.

@Soli_KicksTV

Жыл бұрын

What type of workout do you use it for? Are you able to run with it comfortably? Thanks!

@tiffanyredwine9881

Жыл бұрын

Yes! A review for the GoRuck Weight Vest would have been great!

Good timing for the video!

I used a 5.11 tactec for not only workouts but also force on force training with simmunitions its pretty decent for running and gunning and working out

very good, thanks for review.

If you don't need a very specific weight but rather just want to find a way to throw weight into a vest you can go the route of one of the hollow plastic airsoft plates and fill it. Most people I saw online filled it with sand. Filled mine with cement and ended up a bit heavier than the sand. Each plate is a little off from each other but I wasn't really worried about getting everything to match or to a specific weight. They fit into the carriers like real ballistic plates do. The plastic plates were $12 a piece and from there whatever the cost of your fill (sand, cement, plaster, etc) that isn't going to cost a lot. Not the most durable but super cheap.

Jim Wendler would be so proud you are showing so many weighted vest options. Nice assortment.

Very helpful!

Awesome review... it helped alot... I think I'll get the north gym

I just purchased the rogue plate carrier with the 10lbs pair and was needing something I could wear all day through work and my work outs and this video confirmed I made a good choice cause I haven’t got to use it yet so thanks

I have the Bear KompleX plate carrier, coupled with the Cati Armor Non-Ballistic Ergonomic plates. Conforms to body curvature and easy to run with.

Personally, the Kensui vest is my pick. Coop, you forgot to mention the different options on the pins; the low profile pins are amazing and makes the vest fit perfect for the lighter weight setting.

@wakawaka1976

Жыл бұрын

Are you able to run with it? I’m in the market and don’t really run but if I had the inkling to run or do plyometrics it would be nice if this worked for that as well.

@firemanv1

11 ай бұрын

@@wakawaka1976 Yes I run with my vest. They now have the short sleeve to put on lighter weight plates (not the bulging bar used for heavier weight plates). There's even a phone accessory for the kensui vest.

@wakawaka1976

11 ай бұрын

@@firemanv1 cool I ended up getting the Kensui and have gone on walks to the park where I do dips and pull-ups. It’s nice

@nygardenguru

10 ай бұрын

I’m afraid I’m goin* to look like a dick if I go rucking in public with it tho

@firemanv1

9 ай бұрын

@@nygardenguru You should not care what strangers think of you. Be a leader not a follower.

11:42 Kensui provides shorter XT sleeves for floor push-ups.

Awesome reviews and well done video. I will probably go with the hyperwear as I have always had issues with my vests bouncing around 😠

Freedom Strength Co has a good one that is similar to the 5.11 style, it has the same type of metal clips similar to what was shown on the Kensui. Comes with 20 lb sand filler but can fit standard plates. Ive had one for 3 months now and very happy with it for running/walking or functional exercises too.

The benefits of living in a military town is picking up actual body armor vests with many of these features in mind for dirt cheap at surplus stores. AATW!

I have a 40lbs V-max weight vests I like because you add and remove weight in 2.5 increments. Also made in the US.

I do HIIT and used the North Gym vest. I've had it for about a year and it's really good. One thing I recommend if to spray it with Lysol and hang it to dry because they can get stinky.

Great video

I have the Hyper Vest Pro and love it. My size large holds 33lbs. I looked at the Elite but felt it was limited by its max weight.

Thank you for this informative review! I'm curious about the TRX weight vests, if you ever do an update.

The kensui vest really needs some kind of racking system, especially since they go up to 300 lbs. I can think of a few ways that could be implemented

@GarageGymReviews

2 жыл бұрын

Agreed!!

@rodolfomedini9931

2 жыл бұрын

You're right! I am taking off my glasses before getting into it and using my GHD to prop up oneside. 🤓

@vicapple6663

2 жыл бұрын

​@@GarageGymReviews I think one way would be to attach carabiners to the tops, then have two cables with carabiners on a pull-up bar. Clip in to rerack, clip out to unrack

@illestdomer2005

2 жыл бұрын

My main concern beyond just looking extra if going for a walk with it. Can’t imagine running with it.

My Brute Force weight vest #trainwithsand has been a good option for me. I will say the top Velcro strap is not the easiest to get in and out of, but once your in it stays, running, burpee’s, pull-ups. Plus the weight can be adjusted in smaller increments than a plate carrier. New version is out but haven’t tried it yet.

Adding the section for people who just want to shop on Amazon was genius, that was exactly what I was looking for!

I have a Gymnast Pro vest that has been incredible & I use with my personal training clients frequently. I can modify weight in 1KG increments up to 45lbs. Padded shoulder straps, super durable.

@blacklightning7227

Жыл бұрын

im loving mine

Have several vests now. Started with a sandbag vest, now use a condor vest(not the one in the video, upgraded one) and we cut our own weights out at home from plate steel with a torch. Clean them up and run them. Granted not everyone can do that.

I love my Kensui EZ Vest Pro. I use it for hiking too.

@PaulWarsaw-kk7ke

3 ай бұрын

How long did the vest take to arrive?

Checking in with the Armored Republic Veritas Plate Carrier and two ROGUE plates. Probably paid top dollar because I purchased them at the beginning of COVID, but they've been comfortable and effective!

At my gym we have a Cap fitness style vest that I used one year for Murph; during my pull ups (kipping/butterfly) the sand would come out of the bags and was flying up then down onto my face. That was the year(like 5 years ago now) I bought my 5.11 Tec Tac carrier, this was back when it came with the flat weight plates from Rogue and they were uncomfortable because you felt like a sandwich, I later got curved plates for it and it is awesome now. I have been using it every year for Murph and other weighted training

@michaelgresham1980

7 ай бұрын

Solution: Do real pullups😂 Thanks for the laugh boo

I have a CAP weight vest. When I need my vest to be heavier, I take my dipping belt and attach it to the weight vest. I run the dipping belt's chain through the nylon straps where the sand bags go in kind of clever way and I can put more weights on the chain. Just saying, you might be able to find a way to add more weight to your vest instead of shelling out for a heavier one.

I have a 20lb vest from synergee. I do not use it a lot but I have had it for over a year and have no complaints. 20 lbs is a lot when you are doing crossfit type workouts. Kicks my butt everytime.

I was just trynna buy one perfect timing

Hey Coop, love these type of videos where you review competitors in the same category. I've been looking into adding sandbags/waterbags to my workouts and was wondering if you had any recommendations for them?

@jouwenlee7829

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, love to know the sandbag comparison video

@hmtaylor7

2 жыл бұрын

Rogue. Iron mind. REP

Top content as always. What do you think about the GORuck weight vest compared to the other top pics?

The Kensui vest is intriguing

@garagegymreviews Kensui ez vest has options now for different length sleeves that don’t get in the way of push-ups with weight on the chest side. Look at their site and go to accessories! I have all those and can use the vest for push-ups better and not have the sleeve in the way. My only complaint is loading very heavy weight on the vest (over 100 lbs) is hard to get on and off without help

I like mine. It's just a vest, with thick shoulder straps, so the weight is spread out more, and my shoulders don't feel like they are being slowly cut through. It does not allow for full motion, in that putting my arms straight up, has a little less movement, but not fully restricted. What I like is that the weights are tiny 1 kg bars, about the size of a Snickers bar. this means I can add/remove as much as I want. there are 4 rows of 5. 2 on the front, and 2 on the back, so it's as balanced as I make it. Since it's short bars, it allows for flexible movements more than the plates do

Crye JPC with Hesco ballistic plates and 7 fully loaded AR-15 mags, along with medical and extra tourniquets.

Hey Coop, great review!! How about the Brute Force APC vest though? I currently have a plate carrier style vest that I’ve been using but have recently been looking pretty hard at the Brute Force one to try something different. What are your thoughts and would you ever do a review on one? Thanks, Brett at FMC fitness

I have a BOX 40 lb vest. It uses small iron weights that you can take out and put back in to adjust the weight from 10 pounds up to 40. It is very easy to take off and put on and the trap/shoulder straps are padded and very comfortable to wear. The chest straps are very quick and easy to adjust with a clamp style fastener. I highly recommend people check it out.

My choice is one you didn't mention. The safelife carrier (any style) with the rogue plates. I think their uniform shirt style carrier looks classy, and you can also use it to carry body armor ;-).

Hey coop! I know it’s off topic from your video, but you think you will give a review or opinion on “Bridge Built” racks; more specifically the phoenix squat rack?

Kensui is the best ever. If you have fractional plates you can microload certain BW exercises. You can alternate laoding do you are getting a broader rep range. Ex: Instead of adding 20lbs to your push-ups and going from a set of 20 to a set of 5... you add .5lbs every week or two and keeping the same rep range.

I see you have the goruck ruck plate carrier. Have you also tried their weight vest? If so how does it compare to the rest of the field? As always love your channel and your reviews. Thx.

Running in a weight vest has never sat right with me. It makes only some sense to have something pushing you down, but it makes a lot more sense having something pulling you back. I especially don't like the idea of increasing the impact on my joints.

@MorbinTime420lol

2 жыл бұрын

Tie a rope around your waist and you can just drag the vest as you run.

@billo3314

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah it’s a really dumb idea. Weight vest are useful and no reason you can’t hike with one but jogging in a weight vest is a terrible idea for your joints

@vicapple6663

2 жыл бұрын

@@billo3314 Yeah, running is about moving forwards, not up. Hence it doesn't make sense to have something pushing you down

@LanceKAT

2 жыл бұрын

I guess my friend who is 20lbs heavier than me shouldn't run at all. He'll probably blow out both knees at once and and fall into a pit of despair.

@vicapple6663

2 жыл бұрын

@@LanceKAT That's not the point. The point is it would not be smart for you to put on a 20 lb vest to go running

RX+ plates are the best plate inserts. They are Rogue style but curved front AND back! But yes just focusing on the weight vest I agree Rogue or Tac tec is best.

I have the hyper vest elite, very good. I’ve had 511 etc. Depends what you are doing for which you pick

I would say your are sleeping on the Bear Komplex vest. Curved plates, great vest with tactical side clips for quick in/out. Love mine

great review, im currently using an MiR vest and I absolutely love it. What I like the most aside from others is that my vest doesn't cover my abdominal section which I find is nicer when working out your mids. Sit ups, back extensions and even hanging leg raises to help with grip work. anywho, again great review!

@zerohero6602

Жыл бұрын

Good input. Didn't think about situps

@addingonbird1

11 ай бұрын

2nd MiR

That intro was sick!

Cap weight vest: for anyone that's walking and just wants a little bit extra weight this one is easily the best especially with the price. I have some very large clients and walking is about where they have to start and I have three of these vests and it's a super easy way to just get out and move with a little bit more weight. They are so not special but they are essential for my heaviest clients.

@OMAR-vk9pi

Жыл бұрын

Good for hikes?

The GoRuck Training Vest would have been good to include on here. It's a full vest, not backpack style, and has a really good comfort factor.

@0:45 Nice background music choice "Fashionable" by Glow City, which sounds very similar to the melody of the Cobra theme song in the animated film GI Joe: The Movie.

Love my titan weight vest. Good price. I don't use it for bodyweight exercises (yet). I use a 20lb vest for steep incline walking. Also with all the ladies you have working at GGR this video definitely warranted a recommendation for the ladies, Coop. Not all vests are made equal.

@Niborino9409

2 жыл бұрын

I read "I use a 20lb vest for SLEEP incline walking" 😂😂

@mattm314

2 жыл бұрын

Looking at their 40 pound vest right now, was hoping he would cover it in this video.

@ak-zw8jv

2 жыл бұрын

@@Niborino9409 gotta get those gains whenever you can

@illestdomer2005

2 жыл бұрын

@@Niborino9409 weighted blanket 👍

@illestdomer2005

2 жыл бұрын

I was hoping to see a Titan review as well. Looking at the 60lb vest.

I've been using miR AirbFlow Weighted Vest 20lbs - 60lbs. I'm in the military and like the weight flex depending on what I need, ether a workout or dead weight for my ruck. It's a lot of weight in a small packet that I can set high. Pushups in this suck, but I have embraced it.

Missed Wolf Tactical

EPIC

Surprised the Heria vests aren't here, really expensive but doesn't limit movement, has great weights and looks sweet

Coop, those NorthGym plates you like. How is the fit with Rogue vest? Would you order those or the echo?

my vote for hypervest. I wear mine weekly for hikes and during bodyweight style workouts. easy to wear under a hoody and nobody knows I have it on.

Would love for you to review the Mtn Ops vest

Bulldog gear vest expensive but solid had mine about 3 years still looks new

The “Box” weight vest is an option you didn’t mention. Like all of them, it’s not perfect but it’s a decent option.

I wish you would have included the Tribe WOD weight vest and Cati Armor ergonomic fitness plates. That's what I use and would be curious on your opinion on how they compare.

Do one on dip belts!!!

First time viewer here, what vest would you recommend for a bigger guy? I’m 5’11” 290 lbs. I wear a xl-xxl shirt

Wish they would do a review on our V-Force weight vests; made in USA. Maybe next year.

Coop, I currently have the Condor Plate Carrier and it bounces when I run. I'm considering the Rogue carrier but am wondering if that bounces too.

i would really love to see you do a review for the best wrists straps. I've been looking around and i'm somewhat overwhelmed by choice, price, length is one even essential? need coop to help me out

What are your thoughts on the MiR short vest? Not covering the midsection seems more breathable.

The Strength Co. Plates. Nice.

Hey Coop, please review the products from UnBroken. Both their weight vest and their humongus back pack.

What about weight vest for the bigger guys. I know quite a few don’t wrap around us big boys out here 😂💪🏽

Best alternative weighted vest.. thanksgiving dinner

Completely skipped the V Max / V Force weight vests, or the Titan vests with ingots. This style is my choice because it’s easy to change the weight quickly and all the weight is contained in the vest

@stephengrisetti6200

Жыл бұрын

I have a V-Max/V-Force set that I have used for at least 10 years. My V-Max set has two separate vests that can be used in tandem for a load of up to 100 lb. loaded with 2.5 lb ingots. Very rugged, and conforms well to my torso. These have been great for calisthenics-type training.

@heeebeeegeeebeee

Жыл бұрын

@@stephengrisetti6200 Yep, I use mine all the time. I like how simple it is, and that I can throw all the weights in the vest, throw it in the trunk of my car, and have my full gym with me wherever I go.

I'm suprised you didn't get any adjustable max 30kg (66pound) weight wests for the review. They are sold everywhere especially in europe. Heavy, sturdy and fairly priced for the weight. From 100 to 200 euros. With what you had in the review tho', really nice comparison!

I will say, one category that would’ve been cool to talk about is incredibly heavy weight vests. Upwards of 70 to 100 pounds. There’s not a ton of options in this realm, but myself and I know many others by one to train for the firefighter exam. And with incredibly varying prices that would’ve been nice to talk about. But Overall good stuff 👍

@jmorel42

2 жыл бұрын

This. The CPAT market is huge

@LegallyCutPeopleOpen

2 жыл бұрын

I’m training to be a firefighter and want a vest with this weight have you found any?

@russellbrewster603

2 жыл бұрын

Myself and I?

Hey Coop, do the north made plates fit well in a tax 5.11 vest?

I have a 40lb xvest. Very comfortable for pull ups, dips and walking the dogs. It’s biggest benefit is that it goes from no added weight to 40lbs (plus the weight of the vest) in 1lb increments. Why are the plate carrier vests so much more popular than the 1lb weight vests?

I have been looking at the Outdoorsman's Atlas Trainer Frame System, and would have liked that included. It isn't as form fitting as some of the others, but it is a pack oriented style frame that allows for standard weight plates.

The Bear Komplex vest would have been a good one to add to the review list

He ain’t blinking

Perfect timing..i've been looking at buying. The one i've yet to pull the trigger on is the Box/V-Force made in america...any thoughts on this vest?

@dsrider185

2 жыл бұрын

Love mine. Amazing quality, and the weight is more easily adjustable depending on what you want to use it for.

I don’t use the hyperwear vest for running. I use it for burpees and heavy bag routine. It’s sleek, form fitting design is the only way to go for these applications.

My crye jpc 2.0 seems to work pretty good.