CAP Barbell Adjustable Weighted Vest | Various Sizes

This is a great weighted vest. When it first comes out of the package, it has a bit of a smell, but once it is aired out, it is fine. The flexibility to add or take away weight is great! The purpose of our purchase was for weighted walking, and it's great. It took a bit to get used to as the side sticks out a bit (as pictured), and rubbed against my arm, but after wearing it more often (or under something), it's not bothersome. It is comfortable to wear with the weight and easy to put on. If you are looking for a weighted vest for walking, this is a great option. It is very affordable and of nice quality!

Awesome vest. Adjustable weights. Comfortable and fits well with adjustable straps for various sizes.

If your looking to getting a little more out of your workout or daily routine this will get the job done.The vest itself is of a good quality, it looks nice(a bit like a bullet proof vest), and weight is easily adjustable using sand bags.It’s pretty comfortable but if you have weights in the upper front section, it tends to rest directly on your chest which becomes irritating fairly quickly, however they can be removed when this happens. Also if you wear it for too long, your shoulders will definitely get fatigued.That being said, I’d still recommend this over wrist or ankle waits especially if you plan to wear them for a long period of time, or plan to do cardio, as it is much easier on your joints!

Perfect fit for this large busted woman. I am so thankful it is adjustable. I started with 12 lbs and will work my way up. Definitely burn more calories according to my Fitbit during 30 minute walk wearing vest. I feel like I am floating when I take off, lol!

Durable and sit well on my shoulders. Really feel the weight when you sit for awhile and stand, or bend over to pick something up. Shows me what an extra 40lbs feels like. I look forward to using this on walks or when I lift weights.

I've used the one I have a bunch and I'm enjoying it so far. The vest isn't super heavy even when loaded up all the way so its great for beginners but I found a hack that can let you increase the weight for relatively cheap giving you an super easy way to max out your vest's potential... So after using this vest for a long time to boost the weight I looked for small weights to try and add and ended up buying some adjustable ankle/wrist weights. The ones I found on amazon came in different weights as well! I used the velcro from the vest side and matched it up with the ankle weights and BAM! the weight of the expensive vests for less $ with options on how much more weight you want to add. I even added the ankle weights in stages since they come in a two pack. The vest is more than sturdy enough to handle adding a bit extra to it. A great way to add progressive overload after you've built up your core strength and added all the small weights that come with the vest :E

I recently had the experience of trying out the CAP Barbell weighted vest, courtesy of my husband who unfortunately ordered two by mistake. Here’s an expansive review of both vests after utilizing them in five different CrossFit workouts.For context, my husband has a 34” waist and a 45” chest, and as a fitness instructor, he’s quite familiar with what’s needed for a solid workout. Upon assembly, placing the weights into the vest pockets was straightforward, and initially, it fit reasonably well. However, we soon encountered some notable challenges.One of the primary drawbacks is the lack of adjustability in the vest design. While it fits well enough for general workouts, it becomes cumbersome during high-intensity activities like sprints, burpees, and any jumping exercises. This limitation can impede performance, which is frustrating during a CrossFit session.Additionally, we observed that the Velcro rings began to stretch after just a few workouts. This issue was significant enough that they would come halfway off the adjustment straps, requiring him to stop mid-workout to re-thread them. Unfortunately, the problem escalated to the Velcro strap tearing completely off while he was wearing the vest. At that point, the vest became impractical, flopping around and rendering it essentially useless.In summary, after five workouts, the vest’s construction and materials became significant concerns. The steel rings, while sturdy in appearance, have proven too flexible under minimal force, affecting the overall usability. Given these issues, I would have to conclude that the CAP Barbell weighted vest is not a worthwhile investment; the combination of poor construction, limited adjustability, and subpar materials makes it difficult to recommend.It’s disappointing, as we had high hopes for this product based on its initial promise. If you’re considering a weighted vest, it may be worth exploring other options that offer better adjustability and durability.