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Main Boards => PowWow => Topic started by: Soonerlongbow on January 26, 2017, 08:51:00 PM
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Does anyone still use these? I'm currently using a hip quiver & for many reasons haven't gone to a bow quiver, primarily because I like how light and nimble my bow is unencumbered. But I've recently decided to do more stump shooting and roving and combining that with hog & small game hunting as well. For this reason I've begun to consider using multiple quivers in the field so as to accommodate broadheads, standard field tip/blunts as well as some flu flus. I'd like to have at least 3 of each and few quivers would really work out the way I'm envisioning it.
I'm thinking of possibly using a combination of a bow quiver and a stalker or catquiver of some sort.
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I've owned and used a few cat quivers I sold them and bought a safari tuff I sold that and bought a Palmer bowmate elite I loved it and still use it give it a look it will hold about 9 arrows with judo or field type points. When deer hunting 6 broad heads and ace hex head or two to keep the squirrels on their toes.
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When I still hunt or sneak and peek as I call it I like a Cat Quiver. Broadheads are easy to get out with out much movement, but a bit harder to put back. I think mine is a #III so it has a decent pack on it for lunch, water and some needed goodies. I also like my bow with out a quiver on it. Judos could be carried in a side quiver like the one from Far West Leather.
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I used a Cat quiver II for a number of years. Once I started using a bow quiver I pretty much quit using it. It works well for carrying 5 or 6 broadheads protected from rain and weather. Hard to use any different length arrows like a blunt or judo mixed with the broadheads. Had space to carry survival gear in the pockets when hunting the mountains.
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I have several Catquivers but over the last 2 years they do not hold up to well. They rip easily and seem to come apart at the seams. I bought a Catquiver 3 this past year and one of the zippers has went and ripped in two places. I love the idea of it but it doesn't hold up.
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I forgot about my Safari tough......it is a good way to go to carry all the arrows you need.
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I have one and I've used it for three years hard labor including two trips out west in the Rockies. Love it.
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I used one for stumping on long walks in the woods. Nice to carry water and gear in the pouches. But arrows aren't as easy to grab as other quivers so I quit using them. I but they are nice
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I'm thinking a combo of a bow quiver and an occasional side style stalker to carry some extra stuff. Can lash to my day pack at times.
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I use a cat quiver III and like what ron said, easy to get out but tricky to put arrows back in.
I really like it though!
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I have one up in the attic as I use a size quiver. I made one out of heavy duty aluminum to attach to a pack frame. The thought is appropriate but hard to put arrows back in it.
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I have exclusively used a catquiver 1 for many years. I have never liked shooting with a quiver on my bow. I really like the way it protects my arrows and is not in the way of going thru brush or walking in corn fields along the woodline edge. I hang it up once I get into my stands. I have never had a problem with quality, meaning no rips, tears, etc. It keeps my fletching safe and dry, along with storage room.
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I've used a III.5 for about 5 years and it has held up for me. Like how it hides the bright feathers and it is easy to get arrows out when I need them.Good to hang near you when using a tree stand also. Will continue to use mine for stumping and hunting..
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I've heard that lots of people love their catquivers, bit I've also heard that replacing arrows isn't as was as getting one out. I've been seriously thinking of carrying three or four broadheads in a bow quiver and putting a bunch of small game arrows on my hip or in a mantis or asbell style side quiver. For a hip quiver I have a six arrow kwikee quiver with the latch piece attached to a heavy piece of leather with belt slots. A sidestalker style quiver could also work, especially if you could somehow color code your shafts to differentiate what type of arrow you had. Then you could tell at a glance what to grab. Leather Broadhead sheathed tied down inside the quiver would protect your heads and keep them anchored when you needed to shoot one. Lots of ways to approach this and as i said, I've been thinking about this myself!
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I have 2 minis, a catquiver 1, and a catquiver 2. My favorite is the 1 converted to sling carry like a normal back quiver. The storage is ample for a day in the woods. Replacing arrows is easy. Swing it around to the front so you can see what you're doing.
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I have been using a Cat2 for 30 years. Love them. The only problem I have had was shoulder strap ripped off but I fixed it with a nylon wire tie. Been holding up for 5 years! I had used up to 35 inch arrows in them with no problems.
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I have an original CQ I that I use,still has the compression fittings. Now I have a newer CQ III.
With that said the only problem with any of these quivers is the mock end pushing up on the foam that's in the plastic box that's inside the pack. A 1/4" piece of plywood and a few screws fixed this problem.
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i love mine- i have a few.
bow is free of arrows!
keeps fletches dry and protected
for the shorter arrows( blunts etc) glue in a spacer piece of foam of the right thickness( old camping mat/ yoga mat)- but put it on your opposite side- so if you are right hnaded put it on the left- blunts not a deal to mess around with getting them out- but when i want a broadhead- i want it quick and easy.
i do use a solo stalker on my bow though!
(http://i766.photobucket.com/albums/xx309/mwnicol/solo%20stalker_zpsdpvenzzs.png) (http://s766.photobucket.com/user/mwnicol/media/solo%20stalker_zpsdpvenzzs.png.html)
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I use them on and off for over 25 years. I like them in bad weather. I also prefer them while hunting on the ground. This pic it's loaded with blunts.
(http://i1225.photobucket.com/albums/ee393/seanb45/5C0C0440-670D-4F6F-B0FB-7C112546D6EA_zps2xdmx43z.jpg) (http://s1225.photobucket.com/user/seanb45/media/5C0C0440-670D-4F6F-B0FB-7C112546D6EA_zps2xdmx43z.jpg.html)