bow quiver or back quiver

[Benny Nganabbarru]

I prefer a back quiver made by TradGanger Mike G.

[Wal]

Love the look and feel of a back quiver, they sort of take on a personality when you see one that has been through thick and thin.

Bow quiver is definately the most convenient for me , with the trade off of balance, toss up between, a trade off with noise and protrusion or balance for me.

Just made a DIY version of a GFA to try in the next few weeks it could be a winner.

From all accounts the Arrowmaster or Duiker style are pretty hard to beat, but oh the dollars to get one over here.

Cheers

[2fletch]

A lightweight EFA four arrow quiver won't change how your bow shoots nor alter the balance of the bow significantly. They are very lightweight starting at about 5.2 ounces. They will probably make your bow a little more stable, and possibly quieter. It is a fact that a bow quiver is the most convenient method to carry arrows.

"Travel Light With Eagle's Flight", or as one of our customers said this week, "Light and Tight".

 

[bushytail]

I use a bow quiver for most of my hunting,until small game comes in,then I`ll use both a bow quiver and back quiver.I found out,not all back quivers fit your back the same way.I had a 3 straper back quiver for years.Never did fit right,but put up with it.I had a store bought 1 strap back quiver that I didn`t like either.I made a homemade back quiver with one strap,and it fits great.(my homemade one looks alot nicer than the store bought quivers too.)    If weight is a issue on your bow,try one of the 1,2,3,arrow bow quivers.They`re real light.

[Gary Sorensen]

Up to this point I have only used a bow quiver for hunting.  They are just so convenient for manuvering through dense growth as well as for quickly and stealthly retreiving arrows.  However, I just got a new Shrew longbow that is so small and light weight that I just hate to add a bow quiver to it.  I think that I am going to give the Safari-Tuff ArrowMaster quiver a try.

[Ben Maher]

Back quiver for me ...

[jcp161]

Neither. I use a side stalker quiver for hunting. It keeps the arrows easy to access and I can still wear a backpack if I want to. There is a foam insert to stick the broadheads in to keep them from rattling and I use the arrow cover stuffed in the quiver to keep blunts from rattling. I've tried bow quivers but they seem to unbalance any bow I try them on.

[term]

I agree with outwest put it on your bow and put it out of your mind IMO. Practice with the same # of arrows in quiver that you will have on your 1st shot hunting. TERM

[Bowwild]

I have never used a backquiver even though I've owned a Cat Quiver (II?) for a long time. I don't like the feel of the bow quiver (I have 2 GN and 1 Boa)on my recufve. I will likely acquire a hip quiver (or convert a bow quiver to one) to pack arrows. I have never understood (no experience) how a back quiver would work to keep my broadheads from getting banged around and dull.

[David Mitchell]

Bowwild, a properly made back quiver will never dull your arrows or allow them to bang around.  When well made and used enough to get accustomed to them, nothing is more natural and dependable than a GOOD back quiver.  Problem is, most are NOT properly made--too much emphasis on looks and not enough on how they function.  If properly made they do not require fur lining, oats in the bottom or anything else.  

[centaur]

It's all personal preference, but I have tried them all over the years, and my 'go to' right now is the SafariTuff Arrowmaster. If you are like many of us, you will have a bunch of quivers laying around before you find the one that fits you best.

[Steve Clandinin]

For 45 years ago I had the same dilema,SO I bought them all,Yea I wish I could do pics for ya.I think I have about 25 (At least!) differant Quivers,use them all,like them all for differant situations.

[Bowwild]

DAvid,
Thanks for that information. I figured there must be a way for back quivers to work because too many veterans use them. I simply have no experience with them. I bought a Widow MA a few years ago that came with a Widow backquiver. I sold both and never even put an arrow in the quiver before I sold it.  Could you recommend one that would handle 27.5, feathered arrows with broadheads?  I only take 4-5 arrows with me when I hunt. I've wondered about those tubes with slots in them but still I can't stand the thought of banging hard-earned razor edges against one another.  Frankly, I could wear a fannypack and this quiver. It would be easy to hang in the tree or lean in the corner of the blind.
Thanks
Roy

[David Mitchell]

Yeah, Bowwild, take a look at Mike's Archery Leather site--he's a sponsor here and you can just go the sponsor list up top and click on his name.  Makes different sizes if you just want a smaller one.  Also Nate Steen--posts here as Sunset Hill--makes a fine Howard Hill style quiver but it's a good bit bigger than Mike's.  Don't know if he makes other sizes.

[David Mitchell]

This quiver was built for me by a friend, Dave Wallace, who makes the Wallace Mountain longbow.  This is how you want one to fold gently against your back to hold your arrows quietly.
 
If you go through or under brush you do this....
 
They also work fine crawling around....IF made right....
 

[David Mitchell]

The extra long strings are for tying on a shirt, fletch cover, dead grouse, etc.   :D  

 

[ChuckC]

There is no quiver that is "best" for all things and for all people.  Many of us have gone thru several examples of each style and still we search.  

Get one of each and try them out.  Borrow someone's Safari quiver, try a Raptor style and a GFA style.  Even today I like "one for this" situation and "this other for that" situation etc.

Back quivers can be trained to do a lot of things, including keep broadheads sharp, keep arrows  (kinda) quiet, move and go thru brush with ease, carry lunch and spare string and knife. .  all of those things, and they look cool too. . . but as stated above, it takes years of playing and learning.

Try em all
ChuckC

[OVERDRAWING]

I use a Cat quiver. I can switch bows without having to change the quiver from one bow to the other and I can carry all the gear and stuff I need to stay out all day.

[stickbowguy]

I like a hip quiver my self, have tried all types and this just seems to work for me, like others have said, try them all....you will know when you find the one for you

[bmb]

i just switched to a Dawgware for all. i was using bowquivers on all my bows.