Done several searches and wanting opinions on back quivers like the arrow master, bow mate elite, gfa and leather side quivers like the one that Jack Bowers makes or Big Jim's leather side quivers. Have a new to me bow coming and didn't want to go with a bow mounted quiver for hunting. Looking for other options and open to other brands or makers. Thanks in advance.
i just got an Arrow Master Duiker. Like it a lot, I've been using it in the turkey woods and it is handy and quiet.
Pete
For many, many years have used a back quiver. This year going to give a GFA side quiver a go.
Teds has a nice variety at Raptor Archery.. Worth looking in his websife..gl
I'll check out Raptor Archery site, thanks
Any other opinions. Would like to know more before I drop some serious coin.
I tried a back quiver. Like the look but with winter clothes on and my bulky body I had a hard time reaching arrows. Might have been the wrong quiver for me. Always used a bow quiver till I got my side stalker. This is my new favorite. Modified it so it's more upright and can maneuver it as needed for brush when chasing rabbits and stalking. Take it off when I get to my set up. Just suits my style better.
I`ve been using the Dawgware since they came out. I like the Timo lite. No reason to change.RC
Side quiver all day long.
I use both and like both,
I've been using the safari tuff for the last year and really like it.
go to steven catts, the leathersmith website...has both!!! The best there is......
How about the G .Fred Asbell,he has been at it for a week or two.Just kidding,its all preference when it comes to quivers to me.I prefer a bow quiver for hunting for sure,but sure like a hip quiver for just target and hiking around.
For hunting, my favorite is GF Asbell quiver. For 3D, a leather side quiver.
really like the Bow Mate elite side quiver I have been useing
Cat Quiver 3 1/2 is my favorite for a quiver/backpack combo.
Great suggestions so far. Those that use quivers like the arrow master without grippers are the arrows laying loose inside noisy when moving about.
No the loose arrow quivers Like Jack Bowers are not noisy. The fleese hood is snugged down to hold them tight.
I don't know about the Arrow Master types since I 've never owned one. I have nothing but good to say about Jack's quivers and for that matter about Jack himself. The models that Rapter Archery sells are Jack's too.
Jacksdaw got it Steven Catts makes some really nice quivers, In fact I've got one of his side quivers on order.
One good aspect of the GFA quiver . It's basically a side quiver, but when going through heavy brush, it can be worn like a back quiver.
longbowz , sorry but the ones Raptor sells are made right here at Raptor , similar to Jacks but quite different. Hand laced by yours truly.
As far as quiver suggestions , its kind of like broadhead suggestions , your going to have to try a few and find out for yourself, everyone has different taste.
When the weather's good I use a HH back quiver. It took just a little bit of break in and practice with it to get it working for me. When it rains and snows I use a Safari Tuff. It's everything they say it is. I love them both. They are both silent. The Hill is faster and more convenient. The Safari protects my arrows better. If I had to choose just one, I'd have to make it the Safari Tuff, but I'd miss the Hill on all those dry days. They cost just about the same and the makers are both great to deal with. Hope this helps. Alex
Thanks for the replies it was very helpful.
I'm always wearing at least a day pack when hunting, so back quivers are out. Used on for a while for stump shooting and stuff, but as snazzy as they look, they just don't navigate brush worth a darn.
Problem to avoid with either is broadheads rubbing together. Even if they don't make noise, it wrecks your sharpening job.
Lsdt few years have been using a side quiver that I cobbled from some leather and pieces parts of old bow quivers. Works but wow is it ugly. Been thinking of making and indian style shoulder carry side quiver that will allow covering the fletch during bad weather or excursions in brush.
Problem is how to protect the broadheads. Any body got any ideas. BTW, I'm terminally cheap and perfectly willing to use ugly equipment if I can make it myself! :biglaugh:
Get both. I think you'll find hunting situations that favor one or the other. For example, hunting in 'open' areas the back quiver is nice. In heavy cover, or when needing to carry a pack frame, the side quiver can get the call.
Raptor side quiver is all I use hunting or 3-d.