Helsitar V-Training Vest
Elastic waistband and bottom band allows adjustable fit
Elastic waistband and bottom band allows adjustable fit
Elastic waistband and bottom band allows adjustable fit

Helsitar V-Training Vest

$129.99

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The outside shell of this high-quality dog training vest is made of FOV High Tech Micro, a Swedish advanced technology microfiber designed for activewear. The fabric is highly water repellant, dirt and oil repellant, wind resistant, breathable, lightweight, and easy to care for. The lining of the vest is made of breathable mesh fabric.

An elastic adjuster in the waistband, as well as one at the bottom of the vest, allows you to cinch the waistband and/or bottom band for a more fitted look, if desired. The vest has reflective trim on the upper front and back as well as on the lower front pockets.

There is plenty of room for storing all your gear!

  • Hidden interior zippered breast pocket
  • 2 large open, angled pockets in lower front for rewards or treats
  • 2 large zippered breast pockets for secure storage of valuables
  • Large rear pocket that can be accessed from either side and is perfect for toys, tugs, leashes, etc. 
  • 2 D-loops for attaching accessories

Made in Finland. The sewing and materials are impeccable!

Care: Machine washable at 104º or less; do not use bleach! Tumble dry on low setting.

What size Training Vest do you need? Click on the Sizing tab for instructions on how to choose the appropriate size.

Please note that these vests are very generously sized, and many people order a size down from what they would normally wear. 

Using a measuring tape, measure the circumference of your chest at the fullest point. The tape should be level and very snug. Round to the nearest whole number and then add 6 in. to this number to see which size will fit best.

Vest Size Clothing Size Chest Circumference of Vest Back Measurement from Neck to Waist
XXXS US 8/10  (EU 36) 39 in. / 99cm 15.75 in. / 40cm
XXS US 10/12  (EU 38) 41.75 in. / 106cm 16.15 in. / 41cm
XS US 12/14  (EU 40) 44 in. / 112cm 16.50 in. / 42cm
Small US 14/16  (EU 42) 46.85 in. / 119cm 17.32 in. / 44cm
Medium US 16/18  (EU 44) 49.25 in. / 125cm 18 in. / 46cm
Large US 18/20  (EU46) 52 in. / 132cm 19 in. / 48cm
XL US 20/22  (EU 48) 54.33 in. / 138cm 19.68 in. / 50cm

Customer Reviews

Average Rating
4.2/5 with 5 reviews

Sizing is very off
I ordered an XL, which is my normal size. I did the measurements through the chart and it seemed like it would fit. The sizing is very off. I would say an XL is more like a 3XL. I was drowning in the vest.
Comment from Clean Run I am sorry that you had trouble sizing the vest. We do mention at the beginning of the measuring instructions that they are very generously sized. There are also instructions for how to measure if you want a more fitted vest. Do you need to exchange the vest for a Large?
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Love it but be aware ,Fit is oversized
This is an awesome vest with many great features . I followed the size guide for ordering . They were out of the size I wanted so went up a size . This vest will fit nicely over winter layers ! I will order another when the smaller size is Re stocked ! Great design , no colour options …
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Comfortable Training Vest
Bought this for Tracking\Trailing. I usually wear a Large so I bought a Small and it fit well. The vest is very warm and waterproof. Does not "breath" except that it is ventilated through the arm holes. Great for cold Fall, Winter, and Early Spring days but when it starts warming up? Forget it. All the pockets are wonderful. It is a well made piece of clothing.
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Light, breathable, versatile, adjustable.
I love this vest. I purchased the Hurtta one, and while the design and construction were good and it's super rugged, I found the material to be hot and not breathable.It made me sweaty in hot weather and clammy in cold weather. I'd tried on other Euro-type IPO vests and they were always shapeless and billowy and got in the way. I took a chance on this one out of desperation, and I'm *so* glad I did. Depending on your body shape, you might want to size for your hips/butt rather than your chest. It has a two-way zipper so you can zip up from the bottom to give yourself more room if necessary, though. The pockets are great, the material is light and breathable, and while it doesn't feel as tough as the Hurtta one, it has held up remarkably well. Hair doesn't stick and the drawstring at the waist gives it a nice shape and lets it work without billowing over summer tees and winter layers. I ordered my usual men's/unisex size and found it fairly true to size in terms of four-season utility outerwear. If I were *only* wearing it over summer clothes I could have gotten away with sizing down. I'd buy another in a lighter color for wearing in the sun in a heartbeat, if available.
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