Back Quiver

[Gert]

Hi
I am currenty looking for plans to make my own back quiver, would a adjusable strap crossing over my breast like an X be more practical withou interfering with my shooting form be better,? only walk and stalking at this moment.??
What should I do to accomadate the sharp broadheads at the bottom of the quiver? What should I do to not let the arrows dangling around in the quiver when walking, running or chrouching in the bush?

[m midd]

i dont have any plans , but the x strap really keeps a back quiver from moving too much. for the broadheads you can get individual sheaths if you use 2blade, not sure about 3 blade. i have a back quiver but i dont use it for hunting. theres a lot of folks that do maybe someone has some more answers for you. Good luck

[DesertDude]

I have one I just made posted on here. Be glad to help you out in any way I can......

[Dave Bulla]

Lets see, plans...

Uhmmm, round to oval shape tube...made of medium weight leather.

Length, about as long as your arrows minus 4 to 6 inches...

Piece of wood for a bottom plug...DO NOT rely on any type of bottom that is only leather.  Broadheads can cut through too easily.  Especially if you are going through thick stuff and the nock hangs up on a limb and you put pressure on it because you are moving.  Trust me, I know about that one... Shoved a broadhead about 4 inches down through the bottom of mine once.   :eek:  

One shoulder strap... adjustable.

Optional: belly/chest strap to help keep it in place if you prefer it that way.

Yup, that'll do...            

And really, that's about all there is to it.

[Crowbird]

As far as the arrows go I fill my quiver to about 3 inches deep with oatmeal. I then place my broadheads carefully in keeping them separated. I only carry three or four at most. Have not had any problems with them shifting and touching one another. And on the fletch end they just lay nicely together. If they move or make noise it is an indicator that I am moving too quickly.
 I like the single strap (altho I havent tried an X style) because it is easy to slip off my back and place it against a tree if I decide to stand awhile. I would suggest a small diameter tube for hunting as opposed to a large quiver for shooting event or such.
 I have plans to make one from a deer hide with the fur side in and cuff the top out maybe an inch or two for strength and decoration. Will be looking for that cooperative deer this week. I hope this helps some.

[WindWalker-AK]

Mr. Crowbird,
Have much of a problem with the oatmeal when it rains?  Have some sort of cover for the top of the quiver?
Best Wishes

[straitera]

"X" straps solidly lock the quiver in one position easier to retrieve arrows although a single strap lets you swing the quiver under your arm when stillhunting through brush. Otherwise, you'll likely catch the arrows in low branches. A rigid quiver position will cause arrows to rattle more. Spanish moss or anything soft that drains water in the bottom is good.

[Crowbird]

"Have much of a problem with the oatmeal when it rains? Have some sort of cover for the top of the quiver?"
Best Wishes
 
Havent had any problems to speak of. Been out in misting weather and light rain showers. No worries. If it were raining really hard I would have other problems like soaked fletching and probably would not be out hunting anyway. Oh, and no cover for the quiver but maybe the cant of the setup keeps some of the water out.

[donw]

i make back quivers 22-24". i use a 'three-point' connection system so quiver stays solidly in place at an angle across the back where arrow movement is minimized. when and if, noise from arrows becomes an issue, i merely stuff tree leaves/brances from the local trees into it to quieten as well as aid in scent covering.

traversing brush or heavy growth, i unsnap the side strap from the chest "ring" and tuck quiver, from the bottom, under my arm...no problem.

[lpcjon2]

I put a piece of soft closed ccell foam in the bottom of my back quiver and it holds the broadheads nicely.Used barge cement to hold it in.But I like the oatmeal idea,if you get hungry you have a snack.I do use oatmeal in my urine jug it soaks it up and doesn't spill.

[Mudd]

Hahaha I love oatmeal but I prefer milk and butter on mine.. Sorry I couldn't resist.

Great idea if you're of the mind that says you need to collect your deer attractant. I've never felt the need myself as I've watched both sexes of deer check out my wet spot.

God bless,Mudd

[frank bullitt]

Actually, Howard was said to have used oats in his. You can put together some broadhead booties, they work great.

Backquivers are fun to use, like anything, built right and practiced with, you will find it good!