Bow Quiver vs Back Quiver

[Mr. fingers]

First off I love a bow quiver I can reload faster with a bow quiver than any other. And they are the most handiest as far as using a backpack or a climber stand.
That said I got a new r/d longbow this past December and I just can't see putting a bow quiver on it. It would upset the balance too much. I tried a back quiver and like it for plinking in the backyard I even thought I would hunt with it. but for me to many draw backs for the sharp instincts of a whitetail. Some guys have the back quiver quirks worked out  and a lot has to do with using the right type of back quiver.
I decided to go with a side quiver I bought a safari tuff arrowmaster. So far I like it. Fletching is covered and protected from the elements and from a deers eyes. It's fast to load and reload. And if I decide to change to different size arrows (diameter wise) I do not Need to purchase different grippers. That and a can Carrie a lot more arrows than with a bow quiver I like,to have 4-6 BH arrows and 2-3 blunts for stumping or small game and even a flu flu or two for the roosting partridge.
A side quiver may be something to consider
Tim

[AngelDeVille]

It's not "Traditional" but neither am I.

After trying several bow quivers, I will not part with my Safari Tuff Arrowmaster.  (Mine is predator green)

[Alexander Traditional]

I use a side quiver and a bow quiver,just depends on what I'm doing.

[Owlmagnet]

I've been using a well broken-in, Howard Hill Archery back quiver, for many years, for both target and hunting. Everyone is different, but in timed competition, I am faster with a back quiver than with any other type. (That includes a recurve as well as a longbow.)

That said, after moving to the desert, I realized that my water requirements are much greater, and I need to carry a pack. So, after much gnashing of teeth, I am going back to a bow quiver on a recurve--and maybe an arrow tube lashed to my Alice pack, to carry extra arrows, when I'm after small game.

For bunny rabbits--and some 3D shoots--five arrows just ain't enough!!

Be well and good luck.

[Cavscout9753]

The side quiver is something i've overlooked. Might give that a try as well. I have a bow quiver on the way, it just depends on how it feels once its on the bow. Thanks for all the replies, theres some things that have come up in responses that I hadn't considered.

[LBR]

After trying several bow quivers, I will not part with my Safari Tuff Arrowmaster.

Same here.

[2fletch]

A bow quiver can act like a stabilizer on a bow. A lightweight bow like a Shrew, Morrison, or Striker can really benefit from a bow quiver. Also, it is very convenient to have arrows and bow in one package. For hunting, stump shooting, or 3-D I like a bow quiver.

Back quivers are great to carry additional arrows to an event. I like the traditional image, but find them to be cumbersome in the brush, awkward to use, sometimes noisy, and hot in summer weather.

[jt85]

I struggled with what quiver to use also till I bought a strap on EFA, I think it's the perfect bow quiver and it is small so it would fit a long bow very well

[Red Beastmaster]

I love/hate bowquivers!

I don't think anyone has had bowquivers on and off as many times as I have. I start every bow season with it off and use back and side quivers. Within two weeks I always put it back on.

As soon as the season is over I take it off. Then it's usually on and off several times throughout the summer.

I don't like bowquivers but they sure are handy.

I have several different models and use them all on different bows. I suggest getting the cheaper plastic hooded Thunderhorn strap on bow quiver. It's an excellant quiver at a bargain price. You won't have much in it and not bad to have on hand even if you do end up going with a side or back quiver.

[two4hooking]

A bow quiver on a quality Hill style longbow is like this:
 

Don't discount the effectiveness of a well built, well broken in back quiver by a skilled user.

You can overcome all the so-called challenges and the benefits will be apparent.
 

After all some very good bowhunters preferred the back quiver to all others despite the fact they were available:

 

 

 

 

 

[Blaino]

Greg- Who is that under the black and white of Howard?

I agree. A good back quiver is hard to beat when you get used to it.

[JamesKerr]

I have to say if I had to pick between a back quiver and a bow quiver I would definately go with the bow quiver, but in my mind the ultimate hunting quiver is one like the Arrowmaster side quiver or Bowmate elite side quiver. They keep your fletchings covered as well as broadheads and in the event of a rain storm everything stays nice and dry.

[two4hooking]

Blaino,

That's Bob Swineheart  

[BAK]

Neither.  I have found over the years that an Asbel style hanging side quiver reponds to my needs better than any other.

[dragonheart]

When an archer knows the proper method of use and has a back quiver of proper design, no better method for fast shooting.

[stagetek]

I used a back quiver many years ago, but they were just too "in the way". I'm tall, and duck a lot going thru the woods, nothing but noise and arrows hanging up. I also live in WI. it gets pretty cold here, and the more clothes you wear, the more uncomfortable they seem to be.

[David Mitchell]

stagetek, here's how you solve the ducking problem.