Cat Quiver ???

[STICKBENDER98]

If everything goes as planned, heading back to Colorado in September with my brother hunting elk, and mule deer.  We were out there 2 years ago, came close but no arrows loosed.  Have been looking at the cat quiver 6-7s as I'm contemplating not using a bow mounted quiver.  Was curious if anyone has had experience with these packs in the mountains.  Packing meat is not a problem as we are using an outfitter that does a drop camp and will pack the meat out with horses for us, we just need to skin and quarter.  I have a viable pack that works, but was able to put way more "stuff" in it than probably needed, but being my first time I figured better safe than sorry.  I am curious if the main pack and smaller compartments are ok for day trips, not planning on any spike camping, so sleeping bag, and cooking things not really necessary, have a couple compact tarps, and survival blanket just in case though.  Just need room for extra clothes, rain gear, and such.  Thanks for any info provided.


Jason

[Outwest]

Can't speak to the cat 6 or 7 but I can tell you that I use the mini cat in conjunction with one of my day packs and it works very well.

[ron w]

I think you will be fine with the  Cat Quiver. Been my experience that people either love them or hate them.  I have used the 1,2, and 3 plus the mini with good results.

[Sean B]

I’ve used most of the Catquivers off and on over the years. Currently I have a custom Bison Gear Catquiver. I think you’ll be fine with either model.

[trick00]

I have nothing bad to say about a catquiver, I use a mini most of the time, that being said a couple of years back I used a catquiver 3 as a day pack in the San Juans. Im 5' 8" and shoot full length arrows and the bottom of the quiver caught my heels several times crossing logs and deadfalls and such so it didnt work for me in the rough mountain terrain. Shorter arrows or longer legs and it would not have been an issue. Just something to consider, Great quiver though!

[elkken]

I have the 6 and it has been a great pack, you can pack more than enough gear in it for a day or several days. I like the side pouches for calls, wind powder, they are EZ to get at. The main pouches i have food, first aid, saw, rope, TP  , knives .... and probaly other stuff. The quiver I have is fleece and VERY quiet, I have seen some that are not fleece and not as quiet. I also have the water bottle pouch that easily holds a 32oz bottle. The straps and chest strap work well and its comfortable.

I have used it with and without the arrows attached. I like a bow quiver. The biggest problem I had with arrows attached was sitting and glassing if I had my back up to something like a tree. Also the pack itself is light.

I'll try and find some pics but I don't have access to my other computer with most of my pic
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[2wfstlhunting]

I have used a variety of CQs for years but mostly short distances, except for an elk hunt years ago.  I am 6ft, and did find that when dropping down (as in squatting or kneeling the bottom of the arrow quiver) or resting it  was an issue, but I got used to it and worked around it.  The original packs were made with a fleece that tore easily when too much pressure was placed on the zipper but more recently not a problem.  In a perfect world, I would trial one on a day hike and put yourself through some moves that challenge it.  I would hate to commit to a whole hunt and find it awkward.  The Mini attached to your other pack is a realistic alternative.  That said, I have been using them exclusively for >20 years as I love having my bow free of a quiver and arrows. For short distances and tree stand hunting they fit the bill perfectly.

[STICKBENDER98]

Thanks for the input guys, I have a cat quiver 1 and really like it for stumping, and still hunting.  I'm leaning towards the 7 or 7.5 with the bigger pack, and it looks like the quiver is off to the side, so hopefully wouldn't to much of an issue going through brush or over logs.  My biggest concern was having enough room in the main pack plus room for the odds and ends.


Jason