The Blackhawk Delta Operator's Assault Vest (D.O.A.V.) is designed as a long duration, high intensity load bearing vest for Special Forces operators. Put plainly, this vest can carry an enormous amount of gear and ammunition and distribute the weight evenly around your body without restricting movement or compromising comfort. The vest is constructed from nylon and mesh and disconcertingly feels lighter and less substantial than similarly specced gear. There are 4 triple mag pouches at the front of the vest which are large enough to accommodate 12 M4 mags with Magpuls (very heavy). Two large kidney pouches sit at the sides for box mags and NV Goggles etc. There are 4 breast pouches for pistol mags and the like (somewhat curiously mounted sideways for that "oops my mag pouch snagged open and my pistol mags are now on the floor" moment) and further pouches on the sides of the main mag pouches for flashlights etc. which typically make closing the vest difficult when fully loaded. The vest comes complete withdetatchable rear daypacks large enough to carry a helmet or other gear, although the location of the fastex buckles makes fast jetisson almost impossible without first removing the vest. Attaching the BHI specops daypack or similar is far more practical. The Velcro flaps over the main mag pouches are long and cumbersome and not easy to stow making mag changes slow, although the contents of the pouch are unarguably secure when also held by the strap and buckle within the pouch itself (this otherwise just gets in the way). The vest feels well built and is easily adjustable thanks to the side buckles. The vest closes in two ways: both front zipper and buckles. This works reasonably well, although fully laden pouches make closing and adjusting the vest a chore. The vest fits easliy over armour and the shoulders feature a grippy buttstock pad on both shoulder faces (ideal for lefties).
Conclusion:
A decent vest for long duration operations where load bearing capacity
is essential somewhat let down by a few niggling design issues.