Overview and review of the Rogue Echo plate carrier

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

Overview of the Rogue Plate carrier

Price $125 - $250

The Rogue plate carrier is the result of Rogue observing the weighted vest products which they are selling, taking the best of everything, and stripping it off any fat to save cost. The Rogue plate carrier does the job you need it to do for up to 40lb in resistance. It comes in three sizes and four color variations. It reliable and you will not be overcharged. In my opinion, this is the best vest to get from rogue to buy in bulk for your unit or gym to run classes. The full specifications are:

Made In USA
Patent Pending Design - Co-Developed with Dave Castro
Material Type 1000D & 500D Cordura
Weight (Unloaded): 1.12 LB (Medium Size)
Size Options: Small, Medium, Large
Plate Pocket Width: 10.25" (outside width)
Height Plate Pocket: 12.25" (outside height)
Compatible with Rogue USA Cast Vest Plates and Rogue Echo Vest Plates
Color Options: Black / Ranger Green / Coyote Brown / Gray
Care Instructions: Hand Wash, Line Dry
USA Velcro fasteners and front/back loops for patches

This is a solid design where someone had a hard look at the Tactec vest and where to get rid of things that are not necessary for fitness training.

Pros of the Rogue plate carrier

The pros of the Rogue plate carrier are:

Good value for money
Fast weight changes
Good mobility

This is a good value for money vest that goes up to 40lb. Compared to the box vest it leaves you with a little more mobility to run on an obstacle course or other cardio workouts. With the plate system, you can change weight quickly. You also get a few options for color and velcro to get patches on. With a set of 4 - 10 of these, you save quite a bit of money compared to the Tactec vest while still running a professional ship with some fun thrown in there.

Cons of the Rogue plate carrier

Cons of the rogue plate carrier are:

No extra padding and loops
Limited maximum weight
Less sturdy

While the Rogue plate carrier is a very good option and better than most weighted vests offered on Amazon, it still has some shortcomings. In its price category, the MiR short vest offers more maximum weight in the same price category. Compared to the Tactec vest you will also get less material in the form of padding and therefore the lifetime will be shorter.

Alternatives to the Rogue plate carrier

Alternatives to the Rogue Plate carrier are:

The Rogue Tactec vest has a few more bells and whistles and is overall made from more material. The resistance options are the same, but if you are buying a weighted vest for yourself or a loved one, the extra money is worth it as you will not kill this vest. If you are buying for an occasional user, teenager, or in bulk, go for the Rogue Plate carrier as you save money and get nearly the same result.

The MiR short vest is in the same price range when you have the same weight of about 50lbs. The extra option for the MiR vest is that it can scale up to 90lb which makes it an interesting budget option for hardcore freaks. Just keep in mind that the price for a fully equipped escalates to $289 and you end up in a bit of an apples and oranges situation when you compare it to the Rogue plate carrier.

The women's box vest is a great alternative for women who do not like the vest designs which fully cover your chest. If that is what you are after then this vest is a great alternative that can go up to 25lb.

Conclusion for the Rogue Plate carrier

The Rogue plate carrier is probably the best weighted vest option in the Rogue store to buy in bulk. The quality is good and there thought put into what it is used for based on years of experience at CrossFit events, It is not the heaviest or most stylish vest you can get, but the best balance between dollars and outcome. without being cheap.