[JKR]

Well, two more games under my belt with the Spec Ops vests and I am very glad I made the purchase. I had used a Camelback when bike riding in the past and having water on you while playing paintball is very nice. There have been many occasions in the past on long games that I wished I had water with me before. The webbing on the straps offer an excellent point to which to secure your water tube.

I have used both the first vest I received and the second "Dagger 7 spec" vest in the field. While both are comfortable, the lesser adjustability of the elastic belt in the "Dagger 7 spec" vest is an annoyance. I don't know if it is just my vest or the nature of the design itself. Nonetheless, I may use it as a motivational tool to try and drop some of the excess baggage that has found its way to my body in my years sitting behind a desk!

Both vests are extremely comfortable in the field and securely keep your gear where it should be. I have gotten used to the zipper pouch (ala the Sabre) that I had put on the vest and it affords a good amount of storage space.

Having used the water pouch on the older Dagger vest and the new Dagger 7 design, it is a toss up really as to which is better. The integral design of the Dagger 7 pouch should offer a longer period of cold water reserve but in reality I doubt it does much. Both designs hold the water bladder securely which is really all anyone cares about.

Other than the somewhat short elastic belt on the Dagger 7 vest that I own, I have no complaints and feel that it is a good investment. Yes, they are pricey but the quality is good and functionality is high.