I ordered the khaki vest with the 27lb plate set. I received it a week or two ago, and have used it three or four times for long distance walking and stairs.
Pros:
- great quality build
- looks very realistic
- comfy
- awesome amount of weight
I would definitely not recommend buying the 30 lb kit if you plan on running, or have experience running with this weight before... it is a lot more weight than you think. I am using this vest more for leg exercises like squats, lunges, stair climbers etc. With this much weight you could easily hurt yourself or the vest if you are doing too much activity like running and jumping.
Cons:
- is a one size fits all
- it doesn't fit all
I am a 6'-1" male weighing 185 lbs with fairly average build... might even call me a bit skinny. For me, the vest is almost too big. The picture on this review is before I have put the weights in, I have it on the tightest abdomen setting, and the shortest shoulder strap setting but even still, once the weights are in, it hangs pretty low and isn't tight around my abs. It would be nice if they made a slightly smaller vest.
Overall I love it - I love the challenge of the weight, the quality of the build, and the look of it. It's comfortable to wear but I only wish it fit a little better.
Would I recommend to a friend? Well I haven't tried any other vests so I don't know what to compare it to, but Yes.
