Back Quiver

[David Mitchell]

What Mike G. said is spot on. Often it seems folks try to introduce other info on a thread asking a specific question. I have not tried one of Mike's quivers but they are on my radar.

runningbird, most are made either right or left handed.  I have one that goes either way, but that is an exception. Things that are neither fish nor fowl usually are not ideal.   :D  

I have looked at Mike's quivers many times and they sure seem to fit the bill as to how a quiver should be made.  They get great reviews here and I wouldn't hesitate to get one if I were in the market.

[Mudd]

I have been using back quivers since I made the switch to Hill style longbows.

Yes, they do make the longbow experience more complete for me.

I am awaiting a very "special" back quiver that I will post pictures of as soon as it arrives.

There are two reasons I called it "special", one I was told by Nate it was...lol and secondly it is being made by Nate so I know it is...lol

God bless.Mudd

[Rooselk]

For me a back quiver for hunting is almost always a second choice. However, there are times when I also want to take a few items of gear along with me in the field. For those times I use a Catquiver II. This quiver keeps the arrows quiet and secure and the fletches covered. It takes a little getting used to as far as putting an arrow back in, but it's an excellent quiver.

[two4hooking]

HIll backquiver....love it!

 

[flinthead]

Just got a Arrowmaster from Rod and it is as comfortable as any so far. Can choose a blunt or broadhead before the arrow is drawn. Use what you like, but back quivers are a pain for me. Thanks, Roy

[TxAg]

I started with a back quiver, then tried a cat quiver, then a bow quiver, and now back to a back quiver, haha.


They all have their selling points.  I will say this...my back quiver looks the coolest!

[Magwa45]

Just remember to put some Quaker Oats down there in your back quiver like Howard used to do. That will help keep those arras quiet!

[David Mitchell]

Don't need oats if the quiver is made right--never need them in mine and arrows don't rattle. I have owned a couple that nothing could keep quiet.

[Knotter]

When noise matters less the back quiver works fine but a bow quiver is likely better for stealth. It's only that the feathers scrape against each other as I walk.  It seems to bother me more than the animals.   I find I shoot a tad better with a bow quiver on my recurve.

[Ben Maher]

just on the idea of arrow chcoice and retrieval from a back quiver ie... blunts and b'heads ... a small divider / leather thong through the quiver eliminates any worry on that front .

I actually bought a Nate Steen off Dave Mitchell and it is as sweet as they come ... quiet and well made ...
 

and as an archer who hunts , I find myself as addicted to roving and stumping as I do hunting and as such I prefer to carry quite a few arows with me ... maybe 5-6 b'heads and as many blunts ... there aren't many quivers out there that'll let you do that in style !

[dragonheart]

Quivers at rest,

 

Back quivers are highly functional, they do take some technique to work when going through the thicket.

[dragonheart]

Originally posted by runningbird:
I'm following this thread.  I recently started shooting a long bow after 30 years with a compound. I realized that when I dream at night I was dreaming of shooting a long bow even though I had not shot one since I was 11.  I also know I must have a back quiver to complete my dream.  

A couple concerns.  on a lot of hunts I must use a backpack.  Especially Javelina hunting, I have a 2 or 3 mile hike into the hills in January.  temps range from 10-85 degrees.  

Are most of them easy to adjust to your body? I'm shooting left handed so do you order a left handed back quiver?  

looking forward to following this.  And again, I will be using a back quiver.

Not sure how big of a pack you are taking, but i use a single strap day pack (they are more coming into the norm now) that I picked up at an Academy.  With the single strap the back quiver "lays in" on top of the daypack.  Other times if I do not need alot I take my gray bag (gasmask bag) and it will lay over the quiver with little issue.  

Grey bag

   

If I can get my camera to work I will post a photo of the backpack.

Another option is a fanny pack.  You can see in David Mitchells earlier post how the quiver rides above the fanny pack and you can move it a touch to the right on your hip.

[Richie]

Here are a couple of back quivers from Mikes Archery Leather that my boy and I use. They are awesome.

 

Mike G builds a great quiver.
 

[TxAg]

Here is mine from Mike's Archery Leather. It looks and works great. I did have some trouble with the arrows rattling around, so I've been working on softening up the leather. I'm sure it will outlast me.


 

[Michigan Mark]

Back Quiver for me but when in a Tree it is hanging on a branch right next to me.
 
 
 
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