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Title: keeping rain out of a backquiver
Post by: Slickhead on March 29, 2014, 02:51:00 PM
Thinking about getting a backquiver this year.


But how do you keep rain from getting in it?
Is it a concern?
Do you treat the inside with anything?
Title: Re: keeping rain out of a backquiver
Post by: Jayrod on March 29, 2014, 03:03:00 PM
Buy a catquiver  and have everything you need right in your pack and  arrows store up underneath stay dry I have one for sale in the classifieds it's in new condition
Title: Re: keeping rain out of a backquiver
Post by: Pat B on March 29, 2014, 03:17:00 PM
Punch a drain hole in the bottom. d;^)
Title: Re: keeping rain out of a backquiver
Post by: joe skipp on March 29, 2014, 03:18:00 PM
If I'm expecting to bowhunt in rain, I use my Catquiver. However I have been caught out there with my backquiver.

First, I always carry a hood to protect the feathers even though I silicone them prior to any hunts. If your backquiver rides properly on your back, it's mostly off to one side so very little if any rain should be a problem.

When I'm in my natural blind or just hiding, I lay the quiver flat on the ground during any rain. Again, don't really see this a problem.

 (http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a281/sf1oak/PC280005_zps9baec2dd.jpg) (http://s13.photobucket.com/user/sf1oak/media/PC280005_zps9baec2dd.jpg.html)

Quiver should lay on your back very similar to this photo

 (http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a281/sf1oak/P6200005-1.jpg) (http://s13.photobucket.com/user/sf1oak/media/P6200005-1.jpg.html)
Title: Re: keeping rain out of a backquiver
Post by: muth on March 29, 2014, 03:36:00 PM
Nice quiver!  Who made the one with the outside pocket?
Title: Re: keeping rain out of a backquiver
Post by: KenH on March 29, 2014, 04:39:00 PM
I made a 'hoodie' for my last back quiver.  Just a bag of water repellant nylon that slipped over the arrows and mouth of the quiver.  Carried one arrow in my bow-hand while traveling.
Title: Re: keeping rain out of a backquiver
Post by: JEFF B on March 29, 2014, 04:43:00 PM
if i am hunting in the rain i just put a plastic bag over the arrows it is simple and cheap i find the bread bags the best plus ya'll get to eat the bread   :campfire:  toasted
Title: Re: keeping rain out of a backquiver
Post by: joe skipp on March 29, 2014, 05:21:00 PM
Muth....that's my Dave Creger. Been using for a good 10 yrs. Quiver behind it is my John Schulz which I retired(new in 1977) and used strictly for roving and small game.
Title: Re: keeping rain out of a backquiver
Post by: **DONOTDELETE** on March 29, 2014, 08:36:00 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by Pat B:
Punch a drain hole in the bottom. d;^)
I love it Pat!!!!  2X
Title: Re: keeping rain out of a backquiver
Post by: muth on March 29, 2014, 09:43:00 PM
Thanks Joe.  Looks like it holds the arrows tight.  Do they rattle around much?
Title: Re: keeping rain out of a backquiver
Post by: Red Beastmaster on March 30, 2014, 09:13:00 AM
I never hunt in the rain for a whole bunch of reasons. When I have to (like on out of state hunts) I use the removable plastic hood from an old cheap rain suit.
Title: Re: keeping rain out of a backquiver
Post by: mgf on March 30, 2014, 09:44:00 AM
If I'm hunting in the rain the first problem is my glasses...I can't see anything. LOL