Soft weight plates - Page 2

lreidgreen · 01-01-20, 02:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by prettyinpink

Fantastic idea. Two sets of soft weights for options would still be less expensive than a weighted vest.

Expense is not my only consideration. I am short and have a short torso so finding vests that fit is an issue. I was considering using a weight plate but the 10 lb plate I have is uncomfortable. I think I want to start walking with 5 pounds anyway. I think I might be able to "mold" the soft weights into a shape that is evenly distributed in my pack.

IceQueen07 · 01-01-20, 02:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lreidgreen

I think I might be able to use the soft weights in a backpack in lieu of a weighted vest. This would be more comfortable than using an iron plate. I don’t see a weighted vest in their specials.

No the weighted vest was last year.

lreidgreen · 01-01-20, 02:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by IceQueen07

No the weighted vest was last year.

I see that. Although they likely did not have one that would fit me anyway. I don't know where I can go to try them on. Everything is online now and it's such a hassle to return weighted items. I am avoiding Amazon like the plague nowadays even though I have Prime. I am probably cancelling Prime when it comes up for renewal this month.
If the soft weights don't work I guess I can try vests at Dicks Sporting goods or WalMart. I think there is a fitness supply place about 15 miles away as well.

lreidgreen · 01-04-20, 02:56 PM

I got the soft weights the other day but haven’t had a chance to even open the box. I will do later and try them out in my day pack. I hope it works.
Does anyone know if Aldi accepts returns? I have never seen anyone return anything there. They never have enough people working there and the lines are so long. I guess that’s how they keep the prices so low.

sherry7899 · 01-04-20, 03:12 PM

They do take returns. Just go straight to a cashier when you walk in the store.

I have not bought them yet

I may wait and see if they get marked down . I have too much barely used equipment and I am trying to justify spending on them.

IceQueen07 · 01-04-20, 05:15 PM

I picked them up today, but haven't opened the box.

Vantreesta · 01-07-20, 01:16 PM

You guys are bad influences! I never go to Aldi but I went today and got the soft weight plates, nice thick fitness mat, scales and a massager. Eek! Good thing I had Christmas money to spend! I wasn't too interested in the weights till Leslie mentioned using them in a backpack. I have a Cathe 10# weighted vest I use on the treadmill but since we love hiking with a pack and hopefully at some point backpacking from camp to camp, I thought I could alternate a weighted pack with my vest since the weight is distributed differently.

lreidgreen · 01-07-20, 05:40 PM

Vantressa, glad to enable you. I put the 5 lb. weight in a small pack that I got as a freebie on a cruise. I put it on top of some rolled up hand towels so the weight would sit higher on my back. I think it will work well to start with. I put the 8lb weight in a small hydration pack that I no longer use., also on top of rolled up towels. This one will probably work but right now it is uncomfortable. I will start with the 5 lb weight and work my way up.

Vantreesta · 01-07-20, 10:11 PM

Thanks for the towel tip, Leslie. I won't be using my small pack till summer so I'll try it with that for now.

I really hope the scales are accurate.

lreidgreen · 01-11-20, 12:56 AM

I just posted on the Weighted vest thread that I walked 4 miles today with the 5 lb weighted pack. It worked very nicely. I am planning on adding 1-2lb weights to each pack to gradually increase my load to the 8lb soft weight.

Support VF
VF Membership Subscription
Shop These Vendors
Activa	Collage Video
Amazon.com	eBay.com
Amazon.ca (Canada)	Half.com
Amazon.co.uk (UK)	Junonia
Amazon.fr (France)	Onehanesplace.com
BN.com	Overstock.com
Buy.com	Road Runner Sports
CenturyFitness.com	Sierra Trading Post

01-04-20, 02:56 PM
lreidgreen VF Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: New Jersey	I got the soft weights the other day but haven’t had a chance to even open the box. I will do later and try them out in my day pack. I hope it works. Does anyone know if Aldi accepts returns? I have never seen anyone return anything there. They never have enough people working there and the lines are so long. I guess that’s how they keep the prices so low.

01-04-20, 03:12 PM
sherry7899 Join Date: Jun 2003	They do take returns. Just go straight to a cashier when you walk in the store. I have not bought them yet I may wait and see if they get marked down . I have too much barely used equipment and I am trying to justify spending on them. __________________ "Say you are tired and you will be. Believe you are strong and you are." (Sean O'Malley) The cat in my avatar is my sweetheart named Bonkers

01-04-20, 05:15 PM
IceQueen07 Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Texas	I picked them up today, but haven't opened the box. __________________ Candice

01-07-20, 01:16 PM
Vantreesta Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Snowman Land :)	You guys are bad influences! I never go to Aldi but I went today and got the soft weight plates, nice thick fitness mat, scales and a massager. Eek! Good thing I had Christmas money to spend! I wasn't too interested in the weights till Leslie mentioned using them in a backpack. I have a Cathe 10# weighted vest I use on the treadmill but since we love hiking with a pack and hopefully at some point backpacking from camp to camp, I thought I could alternate a weighted pack with my vest since the weight is distributed differently. __________________ "No matter how slow you go, you are still lapping everybody on the couch." "God, please help me to be the person my dog thinks I am." "You can't run from your problems. But you'll both feel a little lighter when you get back." ~New Balance shoe ad You don't have to be fast, just keep moving forward. Note to self: You don't get to complain about things you won't work to change! Word for 2024: Accomplished; Word for 2023: Grounded; Word for 2022: Consistency; Word for 2021: Mindfulness

01-07-20, 05:40 PM
lreidgreen VF Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: New Jersey	Vantressa, glad to enable you. I put the 5 lb. weight in a small pack that I got as a freebie on a cruise. I put it on top of some rolled up hand towels so the weight would sit higher on my back. I think it will work well to start with. I put the 8lb weight in a small hydration pack that I no longer use., also on top of rolled up towels. This one will probably work but right now it is uncomfortable. I will start with the 5 lb weight and work my way up.

01-07-20, 10:11 PM
Vantreesta Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Snowman Land :)	Thanks for the towel tip, Leslie. I won't be using my small pack till summer so I'll try it with that for now. I really hope the scales are accurate. __________________ "No matter how slow you go, you are still lapping everybody on the couch." "God, please help me to be the person my dog thinks I am." "You can't run from your problems. But you'll both feel a little lighter when you get back." ~New Balance shoe ad You don't have to be fast, just keep moving forward. Note to self: You don't get to complain about things you won't work to change! Word for 2024: Accomplished; Word for 2023: Grounded; Word for 2022: Consistency; Word for 2021: Mindfulness

01-11-20, 12:56 AM
lreidgreen VF Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: New Jersey	I just posted on the Weighted vest thread that I walked 4 miles today with the 5 lb weighted pack. It worked very nicely. I am planning on adding 1-2lb weights to each pack to gradually increase my load to the 8lb soft weight.