Henkelion Weighted Vest Weight Vest for Men Women Kids Weights Included, Body Weight Vests Adjustable for Running, Training Workout, Jogging, Walking

Why it's worth it

The Henkelion is a soft neoprene vest with iron pellets sewn in, sold in fixed weights up to 12 pounds. It's the right first vest for adding load to walks, push-ups and dips before you spend real money.

Almost everyone who's curious about weighted vests should start around 5 to 10% of bodyweight, and for most people that's 10 to 15 pounds. The Henkelion lands right there. Owners overwhelmingly use it for walking — three or four miles at a stretch — and report it stays snug against the body without bouncing, which is about all you can ask of a vest in this tier.

Comfort is genuinely good for what it is. The neoprene shell is soft, the buckle closure is easy to get on and off one-handed, and the weight sits front and back rather than dragging on one shoulder. It's also filled with iron pellets rather than the loose sand cheaper vests use, which keeps the pockets from turning lumpy after a few months.

From our review of 8 weighted vests for strength training, by Eleanor Vance, Health & Beauty Editor

What we like

• +Almost everyone who's curious about weighted vests should start around 5 to 10% of bodyweight, and for most people that's 10 to…
• +Comfort is genuinely good for what it is
• +The big limitation is that the weight isn't adjustable in the way the name suggests — you pick a fixed weight and that's what…

What to know

• –Twelve pounds is the ceiling, and it's a low one
• –The vest is snug by design and runs warm