Where to find a cheap weighted vest

BBBrawl07 · 03-03-2008, 01:06 PM

Not completely sure this is where i should be posting this but ill give it a try. Im starting a new conditioning program with lots of sprints in it and want to get a good weighted vest. The problem is i dont really know much about them i have been google searching for awhile and they are pretty expensive.... Just wondering if someone knew a good site or some helpful advise... Thanks

**Sonny** · 03-03-2008, 01:51 PM

Supposedly Wal Mart sells a cheap Gold's Gym Vest that ain't bad.

CanadianRage43 · 03-03-2008, 02:26 PM

I havent seen any at walmart here in Canada. What about a backpack filled with sand bags?

denske · 03-03-2008, 03:34 PM

ebay has some for a decent price, not sure on the quality of the vest though, i'm not ready for a weighted vest yet,lol.

**Sonny** · 03-03-2008, 03:35 PM

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Originally Posted by CanadianRage43

I havent seen any at walmart here in Canada. What about a backpack filled with sand bags?

That will suffice but a vest is better because the load is more evenly distributed. It's tough to do pushups, burpees and situps with a weighted backpack.

CanadianRage43 · 03-03-2008, 03:38 PM

what about a backback on the front and back?

EnjoyKane · 03-03-2008, 03:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CanadianRage43

what about a backback on the front and back?

Joking right?

Anyways i got a vest at sports chalet for like 50 bucks...same thing as sports authority if you have those in your area as well

**Sonny** · 03-03-2008, 03:47 PM

2 backpacks durable enough to take any significant amount of weight probably cost close to the same amount as an actual weighted vest.

BBBrawl07 · 03-03-2008, 04:16 PM

what weight would you guys reccomend getting??

Snake_p20 · 03-03-2008, 09:33 PM

I have the Gold's Gym weighted vest from Walmart and it actually works pretty good. I haven't had a chance to use it for sprints yet due to the cold winter weather but for burpees, push-ups and sit-ups it works well and does a pretty good job of staying in place. It's like $45. That one is a 20 lbs, if you want a 40 lb one, I saw one for sale on titleboxing.com for $60 plus shipping, not sure how well it feels when wearing tho.