home made?

[carlj_1990]

i was wondering if anyone had ideas on making weight vests or other equipment. :D

[vladimir]

I went to army disposals store and bought a commando vest with pockets on the front. Then i got some metal offcuts and placed them in plastic bags and stuffed the pockets. I worked out the weight of the vest to be 7kg. To counterbalance it, i got 2x3.5kg dumbells and put them in the backpack. That is 14kg total. It is good for walking and some exercises, however i wouldn't be able to run in it.

Vlad

[-lunchbox-]

Alternatively, I train with a hiking pack with sand in it. I currently have 10 kg of sand and am bumping it up this weekend. Its more suited to walking/hiking than running. Those weight vests can be rather expensive.

Liam