Quivers VS quiver

[Johnny Reb]

I have a home made back quiver but was curious about the ones that mount to the bow,whats the pros & cons of either ?

What quiver you use & why ??

[Sam McMichael]

When I shot recurves, I sometimes used a bow quiver, but with longbows it just seems to mess up the balance. Also, there is a whole lot of visible movement when using a bow quiver. Plus, back in my foolish youth, I had one of the bow quivers that did not cover the broad head. Yep, stabbed myself in the thigh, but luckily not seriously. That's when I gave up the bow quiver.

On the other hand, a back quiver is sometimes noisy and prone to hang up in brush. Note: if your back quiver rattles a lot, you are moving too fast. Also, my back quiver is my freight hauler. I carry extra items attached to it or in the storage area, which I can't do with a bow-mounted quiver.

I don't see myself ever going back to a bow mounted quiver, but you will find many effective hunters who love them.  My suggestion is try them both and use whichever one suits you better.

I do not hunt with a quiver on my bow, but I need a convenient way to carry arrows in the woods. I use a Great Northern Quick Mount quiver on my takedown bows and a Great Northern strap n quiver on my one piece bows. They both are very easy and quick on and off.

I tried a side quiver and back quiver but did not like them. If I go on a mountain type  hunt like an elk hunt, I use a Safari Tuff type tube quiver or a Cat Quiver.

Bisch

[medic77]

I love the look of back quivers but they are just plain ol' in the way.  I love my bow quivers and seem to balance my centaurs out.  An arrow is always right at hand.

[Mike Harris]

Johnny,
I guess it's personal preference, but I like a bow quiver because having everything in one package, arrows ready for a second shot if needed, I like having a little extra weight on the bow (makes me more steady during the shot). I sometimes use a climbing tree stand and a back quiver is too cumbersome for me then. Check out Kanati Bow Quivers (a sponsor here) many different models to choose from, high quality, and colors to compliment any bow, you can't go wrong.

[LB_hntr]

I just did a podcast that talks about the differences, pros, and cons, to each style of quiver. Its right at the top of the page if you click my link in my signature. Episode 26 "quivers, gloves, tabs, and arm guards".

[Caughtandhobble]

I started using a back quiver this year. I have found that I can carry a lot of different arrows and still stay quiet in the stand. I did hunt with a quiver on my bow last year with good success, but I have found that the back quiver is my cup of tea.  

[old_goat2]

This is my quiver setup for elk hunting, when I hunt deer from a treestand, I like a bow quiver now, last year I couldn't get an arrow out of the pictured quiver without a lot of movement and missed getting a second shot at the only buck that came by my stand the whole season. I really think I'd like to try one of those single arrow bow quivers to have a second arrow quickly. Sometimes when hunting elk and we set up and call I like to take my quiver off, it removes from the scabbard quickly and easily, but if I move to get a shot then I don't have my quiver attached to get a second arrow, it bit me in the butt just this past season elk hunting. Been having trouble locating the single arrow quiver though, I know a lot of guys make their own, but I'm just not very crafty that way.

[Matty]

I'd prefer to NOT use one. But hunting out here in the mountains, with a hip or back quiver.  Just doesn't work well. These way too. Any other things to carry as well.  I've found that small quivers close to the bow work best  like the EFA or the kanati pro angle.
Just my $.02
Good luck with your search

[Knotter]

I have a bow quiver that rides on my recurve if I want to cary my pack or hunt very light (think bow, knife, tags, and a candy bar).  I find it settles down my shooting due to the added weight to the bow.  I like the back quiver when i take the longbow... my LB's will likely not see a bow mounted quiver.    The upside of the back quiver is a light bow in the hand and many arrows and other gear on you back.  Set up correctly they are quiet and very handy.

[JMG]

I use a Catquiver 2 & 3. I don't like shooting with a quiver mounted to my bow. If I am just going to hunt the afternoon I pack lite and use my Catquiver 2, (water bottle, scent and candy bar,). But if I am going to hunt all day or hunt deep woods, I will use my larger Catquiver 3 so I can pack more gear, (lunch, water bottle, tree steps, pull up rope, scent, etc., etc.),. With each Catquiver I can pack 6 arrows as well. I can also access my arrows fairly easy while on my back too.  

[dbd870]

One of the things I have to decide for myself as well. The recurve I bought came with a bow quiver and I have a back quiver. I never cared for a bow mount quiver on my compound as it made the thing less maneuverable in the stand (at least to me). I'll probably try shooting over the off season with quiver on and w/o and see how I like it.

[trad_bowhunter1965]

I carry both the quiver on my bow has all Broadheads and my side quiver has all my blunts for small game when I am stalking i leave my side quiver behind. My Longbow two quivers and arrows still 4 LBS lighter than all the stuff I carried with my compound.

[TraditionalGuy]

I have seen this type of thread come up a thousand times and I have responded the same each time: Raptor side quiver. There isn't a better hunting quiver out there.

[Marc B.]

Bow quiver gets my vote. I like the feel of the bow better with the quiver on it and its always with the bow, I took my bow but not quiver hunting 70 miles from the house when I was using a GFA quiver        

[Jim Picarelli]

On my recurve, I use an Alpine Soft Loc 3 or 5-arrow quiver or a Cat Quiver. Longbows I use a Hill back quiver

[Ron LaClair]

If you don't like a bow quiver, this is a good option, The Shrew   Mantis quiver

 http://shrewbows.com/shrew_mantis.htm

   

[NomadArcher]

Best thing I have found was the Safari Tuff quiver.

[Yol Bolsun]

On the other hand, a back quiver is sometimes noisy and prone to hang up in brush. Note: if your back quiver rattles a lot, you are moving too fast. Also, my back quiver is my freight hauler. I carry extra items attached to it or in the storage area, which I can't do with a bow-mounted quiver.[/QB]

Sam, I am a nubee here and newly returned to archery. I like your idea. Do you have any pics?

Keith

[30coupe]

I have and have used a side quiver, bow quivers, and a back quiver. I like the back quiver the best overall. I think I can get by with more movement in the stand without 4 extra sets of fletching moving with my bow. Bow quivers are definitely handy, and I have killed deer with them on the bow, but I've spooked some too.

That doesn't mean I'll never use one again, but right now, I'm pretty happy with the Hill style back quiver. When I'm moving through thick stuff, I just swing it down under my arm and I can move pretty quietly.