Torn between two lovers; opinions needed...

[58WINTERS]

I have the Catts side quiver you are considering.
Typical very high quality.  I also have his back quiver and the 5 arrow hip hunter. The side quiver is heavy and does not come with a foam plug for the business end of your arrows. If you bend over it swings around in front of you which is annoying it needs a tether to your waist to keep this from happening or you just hold it in place. I use 5-1/2 fletch 5 arrows would be maximum. Nothing supports the fletching end of the shaft they lay against one another.  I also had a Raptor side quiver which had similar issues. The Catts quiver will form a depression where it rides against your body so it does carry fairly well.
I've also had a plains quiver and I didn't care for it either.
When you combine bino straps, back pack straps and a quiver strap on your torso it can be too much to manage in a hunting situation. For roving the short comings are not such a big deal.
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[Ben Maher]

I love my side quivers , My Bowers Chief is one of my fave pieces of archery gear as it looks great and carries really well ...

But as a piece of hunting kit , the Arrowmaster wins hands down everyday of the week .

[Steve Clandinin]

I've got both the Quivers your looking at.Both have there pros and cons,not many.I usually decide which one I'm going to use by flipping a coin or how I feel.Unlike you I'm not good looking any more.Years ago I use to look like a greek god,Now I just look like a Gol Darn Greek!

[reddogge]

Arrowmaster, quiet, lightweight, feathers protected from water, comfortable. I bet it's twice as light as the leather one.

saumensch, I bet you could dye your Arrowmaster with Rit dye to mute the camo pattern.

[Flying Dutchman]

Thank you guys for all the help!

Ok, my hearth says Leathersmith, my brains tell me Safari-Tuff...

The quiver will be for 3D shoots.

I always carry a small bag on my belt, so extra pouches are not necessary...

Darned! This stays a difficult decision...

[Shedrock]

Go with your heart, the Leathersmith!!

[BigBucksnTrucks]

Is there a website for the leathersmith?

[Flying Dutchman]

yes, google on leathersmith

[David Mitchell]

Leathersmith is Steve Catts,   www.hidehandler.com

[BigBucksnTrucks]

Thanks David, I googled leathersmith before asking, but there are a lot of leathersmith sites out there

[legends1]

I have a SafariTuff and use it for everything.Weather good or bad this is a awesome quiver.Keeps fether safe and dry.My vote is for SafariTuff.Call Rod he is a great guy.

[arrow flynn]

I have neither but all you. Need to do is have to hike out of a. Steep canyon at sundown and you will be glad for all the lightwt gear you took with you when you left camp to hike in. All I carry is my bow w bowquiver camelback / binocs/ knife/  jerky.and 2 way radio. The leather quiver looks nice. But at my age im in my 60s and I do cardio all year and I consider myself in good shape.I look at everyway to lighten my load.my hunting partners son is 28 and does no cardio and beats me up hills all the time and he smokes! It you are that age go for the leather quiver.

[TOEJAMMER]

I would be willing to bet that if you go with the Arrowmaster first, you will be ordering the one from Steve sooner than later. You will then live with the displeasure of your spouse.  If you get the one from Steve first, then the less expensive,(at least in the eyes of your wife since it is merely made of cloth material) not food for making a big issue of it.

[Yellow Dog]

Safari Tuff Arrowmaster

[Flying Dutchman]

Okay guys, Thanks for all your help!

Thanks to your input, I decided to order the Sidekick from Leathersmith. I know it has no bags, but I always carry a leather bag on my belt, so that's no issue. I know the Safari Tuff is more suited for hunting, but I only shooth 3D (Bowhunting is strictly forbidden in The Netherlands). I think the sidekick is were my hearth is. Besides of that, last summer I test-drove a similar design and it worked very well for me.
The only thing is, it has no cap to protect the fletching against rain. I will see if I can make something myself. For the time being, a plastic bag will do    

I already have a design for some nice artwork on it...

The only thing is... Steve seems not to answer my e-mail... Is he on a trade show?