Bests & Worsts Reviews from Amazon

I bought this for training during running and to add some weight when climbing stairs. I considered a women's specific version but the prices were crazy. This vest was reasonably priced and had good reviews so I thought I'd give it a try. The first thing I noticed were the extra weights the company included in the package. Granted, they're only sand bags, but it was a nice gesture and makes my 40lb vest a 60lb vest. When I put it on, I noticed the dual straps hold it very securely and lock it down pretty good. I expected a lot more slipping around but it didn't move very much. I was also expecting it to constrict my breathing, a problem I've had with other weight vests. Maybe it's because the sand pouches are softer than solid metal weights, but I actually found this pretty comfortable to wear. I have worn it numerous times for stair climbing and other than the brutal burning in my quads, I hardly noticed it was there. A sure sign it was going its job!!