Back Quiver VS Bow Quiver

[Miles Bate]

I absolutely love having a back quiver vs having a quiver on my bow. I want to know if anyone hunts with a back quiver besides me?
The reason I choose a back quiver over a bow quiver is that the arrows stay dry, they are well hidden from view and I can carry tools and extra sting in my quiver also. I also feel like they are better protected from fences , briars , drops. I do realize there are some draw backs.  I am curious of what all yall use and why?

IF yall are curious of what quiver I use I use a Safari Tuff  Arrowmaster. I really Like it a lot. Please Let Me Know I very curious

[Gooserbat]

I use a bow quiver becaus I like having my arrows handy (at least for my style) and the extra weight just makes my bow more steady.

[Gordon Jabben]

Yes, if the back quiver fits well, it is hard to beat. I would really hate to go back to a bow quiver.

[Doug_K]

I started using a Hill back quiver late last season. No complaints so far, except it's hard to avoid a little rattle when I take it off in the stand.

[dbd870]

I tried my daughter's back quiver last fall and found it in the way in the stand. If I didn't stand hunt I would be interested. I'm using a bow quiver.

[skunkhound]

Tried a back quiver for 3D over the summer, but I doubt I'd ever hunt with one. Having my arrows mounted to my bow just makes way too much sense. When it comes to hunting, I've already got a daypack and usually a climber on my back. If I need a second shot, there couldn't be a better place to have my arrows than right on my bow. I do like the look and nostalgia of the back quiver though, just impractical for the kind of hunting I do.

[Red Beastmaster]

I start every deer season with a back or hip quiver but always end up with a bow quiver. As much as I dislike the extra weight, having the arrows right there in front of you is just so convenient.

[Caughtandhobble]

I have chosen to use a back quiver even though 2012 my first traditional hunting year I used a bow quiver on my Journeyman Recurve with good success.

I like the back quiver better mainly because it is quieter than the bow quiver (if left on bow) in my experience. The back quiver that I use was made by Bud B. for the St Jude 2013 auction. Bud's quiver showed up at my house with some serious mojo built in it. Bud was nice enough to custom build for me so I can carry all that I need to hunt with. The back quiver from Bud will likely out live me, it's very well made. Thanks Bud!!!

Here's a picture of my awesome quiver that Bud made me. It's not that pretty anymore.  

 

[Wannabe1]

I love back quivers but, this year, I am carrying a day pack and that makes a back quiver a little difficult. Bow quiver for me this year.

[reddogge]

I love my Safari Tuff but hate the traditional Hill style back quiver. I'm amused at my shooting companions at 3-D shoots doing those contortions trying to get arrows into and out of their back quivers. Recently heard a lady say to her husband "Honey, please help me put these arrows away."

[ChuckC]

They need to learn how to use one.  I used one today for deer from the ground.  But, I like  others a bit better for deer.  I love a back quiver full of arrows for skwerl !
ChuckC

[Marshallrobinson]

I love my back quiver. I tried bow quivers for many years before ditching them all.

[TradBrewSC]

I use a bow quiver for ease of access and mass weight, as I float way to much without one.

[Wandering Archer]

I haven't done any trad hunting yet, but I'm hoping to soon. I usually use a back quiver for 3D, but I'll probably steal my wife's side quiver if I ever get out for a hunt.
"Her" quiver was actually my first quiver, before I made myself a back quiver. I still like hers better. It doesn't get in the way like a back quiver, and arrows are easy to access, and you can even store a water bottle in it.
     
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[mike g]

If you can't reach your arrows in your back Quiver, then it's not designed right....
    If you can reach back to your ear you can use one of mine....
    Like any piece of gear, they have to be made right...

[brianbfree]

I just got my new back quiver from Art Vincent At Cedar Ridge and I am thinking of hunting with it out of the box it fit perfect and no mater how I jumped the arrows were quiet and when I bent over I couldn't make an arrow fall out so I think I will give it a try.

[2fletch]

The first time that I used a bow quiver I vowed not to do that again. It was a large 6 arrow quiver that threw the bow out of balance and caused the arrow to go left of target. About 8 years ago I discovered the 3 arrow Mini quiver and had to try it. There was no noticeable change in the balance of the bow nor the way it shot. I was sold on it. Now we make a whole range of bow quivers...,from 3 arrow to 6 arrow, and they all behave well on the bow.

An added advantage to using a bow quiver is that it can actually improve how a light weight bow shoots and can sometimes help quiet down a noisy bow. It's also very convenient to have the arrows so close at hand in a hunting situation.

[two4hooking]

Back quiver!  Nothing is faster once you get proficient with it.

 http://traditionalknowhow.blogspot.com/

 
 

[bigbadjon]

I used to hate bow quivers but now profess them. Especially with choices like a Tight Spot are so adjustable and fit so close to the bow that it doesn't torque the bow so much.

[UrbanArcher1975]

This year I'm trying a Great Northern side quiver (sidekick). I looked around a lot and I really liked this one.  I got it and loaded it with broad heads and a blunt and it seems great so far.  I'll let ya know how it functions in the forest after this weekend.