Box women's weighted vest vs MiR short weighted vest

This is a comparison between the of the Box women’s weighted vest and the MiR short weighted vest including pros, cons, and alternatives. This was originally posted in which weighted vest to get from Rogue.

Overview and review of the MiR short weighted vest

This is an overview of the MiR short weighted vest including pros, cons, and alternatives. This was originally posted in which weighted vest to get from Rogue.

Overview of the MiR short weighted vest

Price: $99 - $289

The MiR short weighted vest is the vest with a maximum of 90lbs in a compact amount of space. This makes it an interesting option for anyone who wants to save a little money while still going heavy on the pull-ups. The full specifications of the MiR short vest read:

Super Compact Design (11” length) for maximum mobility and secure fit
1200D Reinforced Nylon Construction
Double Padding and lining throughout body and shoulder, ventilation for airflow
Solid Iron Weights Included - 90 LBS Max Weight capacity in increments of 3LB (see price range based on weights ordered)
One Hook and Loop Fastening Belt included
Mid-chest Belt for maximum hold: no bouncing and no shifting
Weights are loaded at front & back for even weight distribution
Adjustable Straps - One Size Fits Most Men
Color: Black

This is the best vest if you want to start all and scale to 90lbs while not breaking the bank. With that, there comes a flaw in the design, as it also has to be closed at the back for a snug fit.

Pros of the MiR short weighted vest

The pros of the MiR short vest are:

A low-cost entry point
Great scalability to 90lbs

With an entry point of under $100, this vest is one of the cheapest of the higher quality weighted vests out there. It also scales up to 90lbs, which is hard to beat in a compact design like this.

Cons of the MiR short weighted vest

The cons of the MiR weighted vest are:

Time-consuming weight changes
Strap at the back

As with all weighted vests which scale in increments of 2.5lbs to 3lbs, it can be annoying to switch weights around between different workouts or users. The plate system from the TacTec or Rogue plate carrier vests is more convenient for this purpose. A major design flaw of this vest is the strap in the back. You can not put this on by yourself properly.

Alternatives to the MiR short weighted vest

Alternatives to the MiR short weighted vest are:

100 lb straightjacket
Rogue plate carrier
MiR women's weighted vest

The 100lb straightjacket is a double box vest. While the price for this vest is about $100 higher, the design is better as it does not need to be closed at the back when you put it on.

The Rogue plate carrier is an excellent alternative if you want to stay under 50lbs in weight. This design will provide more mobility and hold up better on an obstacle course.

The MiR women's vest is an alternative for women with less fabric in the front for quite obvious reasons.

Conclusion for the MiR

The MiR short vest is a great option if you want a lot of weight in a compact vest and have someone else to tie it up for you at the back.

Overview and review of the Box women's weighted vest

This is an overview of the Women's box weighted vest including pros, cons, and alternatives. This was originally posted in which weighted vest to get from Rogue.

BOX Women's Weight Vest - Weight Training | Rogue Fitness

Overview of the Women's weighted vest

Price: $122 - $144

The women's box vest is a redesign of the time tested box vest classic. Some of the material of the vest has been removed at the chest to make it a better fit for women. This lowers the maximum amount of weight the vest can take to 25lbs. In return, you will have less fabric in the wrong places, especially if you only work at lower weight rates anyway and bring in a sizeable front yourself. (Box themselves avoided to say this, if you have a better way of explaining this, please let me know. It is pretty obvious what this design for women is about.)

Pros of the Women's weighted vest

The pros of the women's box vest are:

A different color scheme from black
Zipper in the front
Better suited to a female anatomy

This vest has been designed with women in mind. You can call them out for gender stereotyping, as this is always a challenge with gender-specific products. Still, I think it makes sense to have a vest that is a little lighter and leaves space in the right places to perform your best without creating unnecessary pain.

Cons of the Women's box weighted vest

The cons of the Women's box weighted vest are:

Less fabric
Price

While the design helps to give you more freedom and provides less fabric than other vests at a similar price point. This also means there is less surface to stick weight into which lowers the overall capacity to 25lb. Combined with the fact that the base price of the women's box vest is the same as their standard vest I find it to be a little bit of a ripoff. I think it would be fairer to deduct $20 as this clearly uses less material than the standard box vest unless somebody explains to me how the production of this vest is a lot more complex.

Alternatives to the women's box weighted vest

Alternatives to the box weighted vest are:

If you hate gender stereotyping and do not mind that a weighted vest covers your full front, then the box weighted vest gives you more capacity for the same price. You can use the same weights and train with a battle-tested classic. The only downside is that it might be a little more painful than with the women's version.

The Rogue plate carrier is gender-neutral and goes up to 40lbs in weight. This is a great value for money option that also leaves you with possibilities to customize the vest with your own patches.

The MiR short vest is a great option if you want to maximize your weight at a relatively low cost for up to 90lbs. In this segment, you can not beat the MiR short vest in the Rogue shop.

Conclusion for the women's box weighted vest

If you need it for what it has been designed for, it is a great fit. Otherwise, it is overpriced and you should go for something else.