Back Quiver Question

[bicster]

I am wanting to use my back quiver for hunting this year. The problem I am having is my feathers are really noisy when I walk. Does anyone have any suggestions on how to silence them?

[wislnwings]

After 5 or so years of use, my quiver has formed to fit me.  It collapses around the middle and keeps my arrows from moving around.

[bicster]

My arrow shafts are not moving but the feathers are rustling around. That is what is bothering me.

[TxAg]

I'm with you.  I didn't really care for back quivers for the same reason. Eventually I made my own....I didn't reinforce the top, though, so the collapse in the middle continues all the way through the top. It is a tremendous help in quieting the fletching.

Here is a link with some pics of what I'm referring to.
 http://tradgang.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=1;t=129380

[two4hooking]

You need to really break it in so it collapses to your back well.  Also stack the arrows in there "one atop the other" so they do not twist with each other. A layer.  My arrows do not move or make noise.

[two4hooking]

Arrow don't slide out when you bend over either...

 

[JEFF B]

put some sheep skin around the top. you will be one happy hunter  

[Pine]

Less arrows and some oat meal in the bottom .

[Sam McMichael]

Also, consider it a sign that you are moving too fast.

[Brock]

dont use oatmeal if you EVER think you might get caught in rain or high humidity...once you have had to scoop out cold wet oatmeal you will never use it again...no offense to Graps.

If the quiver flexes enough you wont need anything...if at all.  If set on it buy or find a piece of foam rubber to stick in bottom for arrows.  I prefer to just use leather broadhead covers on mine...they all tie together so when you retrieve arrow it pulls off but keeps them from rattling and dulling while in there.

[Frank V]

Originally posted by Sam McMichael:
Also, consider it a sign that you are moving too fast.

You bet!

Something I've found is the more straight up the quiver hangs the noisier it is. When your quiver hangs more horizontally, & is thin enough to kind of flatten on your back it'll get really quiet.
   You can dampen your quiver & lay it on a flat surface, then place some weight on it to flatten it. The weight doesn't have to be real heavy, just enough to flatten the quiver.
  I find if the strap is attached to the side of the quiver about 3" down from the top & at an angle rather than directly on the top, it'll help the quiver stay more horizontal. I found I tried different positions with mine for quite a time before I hit on what was comfortable & quiet for me. Different people like different angles & heights for their back quivers you can wear it around the house while trying different angles. Don't give up, keep trying different things till you find just what you like. I think you'll find it worth the effort to get it just right.
Good luck & enjoy!

[Frank V]

Originally posted by Sam McMichael:
Also, consider it a sign that you are moving too fast.

You bet!

Something I've found is the more straight up the quiver hangs the noisier it is. When your quiver hangs more horizontally, & is thin enough to kind of flatten on your back it'll get really quiet.
   You can dampen your quiver & lay it on a flat surface, then place some weight on it to flatten it. The weight doesn't have to be real heavy, just enough to flatten the quiver.
  I find if the strap is attached to the side of the quiver about 3" down from the top & at an angle rather than directly on the top, it'll help the quiver stay more horizontal. I found I tried different positions with mine for quite a time before I hit on what was comfortable & quiet for me. Different people like different angles & heights for their back quivers you can wear it around the house while trying different angles. Don't give up, keep trying different things till you find just what you like. I think you'll find it worth the effort to get it just right.
Good luck & enjoy!

[Pine]

Brock ; none taken . Oatmeal and wet is not a good combo in this case .

[joe skipp]

If your feathers are rattling or rustling, your getting arrow movement. A lot depends on the leather your quiver is made out of it. You need to condition the leather to achieve the softest, pliable leather possible.

Breaking a quiver in takes time. Wearing it and allowing it to shape to the contour of your back is essential. Wide bottom and top, collapsing in the middle to "hold" the arrows and keep them from rattling or moving around.

I prefer the softer leather like my Creger. My heavy Schulz latigo quiver has no arrow/feather noise but if some brush hits the heavy leather, it is a tad loud. I use the back quiver 90% of the time, carry a dozen broadheads and 2 judos and never had feathers rustling around.

Once the quiver is adjusted and fits snug on your back, there should be absolutely no arrow rattle or feather noise. Never put oatmeal in the bottom.

[Tajue17]

I know what you mean, I have a elk skinned quiver that is full broken in and also has sheep around the top and inside the bottom, the arrows will not fall out and if your not careful when your putting one back in you can cut right thru the side.  
when I put arrows with new fletching in they do have that scratchy noise and I cannot get rid of it either unless I only put in  a 3 arrows but once the fletching on the shafts is broken in there is no more noise.

[sweet old bill]

why carry a lot of arrows, I just carry 4 arrows and one of them is a blunt.  I think less is better and a lot of less noise. I also put a piece of foam on the bottom of the quiver, to keep the arrows in place so they do not move around...

[bicster]

My quiver is a soft leather so it does collapse easily. I think it may be too soft  so that is why the arrows still move.  I appreciate all of the suggestions.