Ideal characteristics of a backcountry bow

[eflanders]

OK I have only done a few elk hunts so far but I learned quickly what I don't want: excess weight, high maintenance, and lack of durability.  For awhile I thought I really wanted a 2 PC. but in reality, I ant my bow available to shoot at any moment.  I really love my shrew classic hunter as it just does what I ask of it anytime, anywhere.

[steadman]

The same bow I've been shooting all year. Backcountry doesn't need a different bow. I'd be concerned with all of my other gear before the bow. But thats just me  

[Stumpknocker]

Ditto on Steadman's comment.   Nothing against fancy bows...I do appreciate the craftsmanship, but I just prefer to have a bow that will be fine with spending all day in the woods regardless of weather.  I have a 3 pc takedown and a locket-socket style and both are tough, light, fast bows.  The foam/carbon limbs on the Shawnee are not supposed to be affected at all by weather changes, so that is a plus, but the plx is tough as a tank and has such a simple take-down system.  I think overall bow weight is an issue, too, if you are on foot above 9K feet.  I would not be included to carry extra limbs for sure.   Good thread topic, btw.

[Dave Lay]

Originally posted by DarkTimber:
For me its the bow I shoot most accurately and have the most confidence in regardless of length or weight. With the work involved in getting a quality shot at an animal on a backpack hunt I can not imagine the possibility of missing a shot simply because I carried a bow I didn't shoot as well just to shave off a half pound or couple inches in length.

I hunt with a 3 piece takedown recurve but carry my bow already put together 99% of the time.  

This may sound contradictory to my first statement but I also wouldn't even consider carrying an extra set of limbs on a backpack hunt.  To me, one and a half pounds extra on my back is HUGE, especially when I know the likelihood of me using that weight is so slim.  The weight would basically be like carrying an extra sleeping bag...just in case. If I break a limb, well it just wasn't my day and I have a long walk ahead of me, it's a risk I'm willing to take. I pack a spare string and that's it.

totally agree... the back pack hunts I have been on, i have never torn up a bow or a string that i can remember, but i always carry a shot in string. not much to add to the above, just keep it as simple and bombproof as possible..

[Dave Lay]

[Dave Lay]

sorry..  triple post, dang it

[Soonerlongbow]

The bow you own and shoot the best. I only own one trad bow that the one I will use.