What Mike G. said is spot on. Often it seems folks try to introduce other info on a thread asking a specific question. I have not tried one of Mike's quivers but they are on my radar.

runningbird, most are made either right or left handed.  I have one that goes either way, but that is an exception. Things that are neither fish nor fowl usually are not ideal.   :D  

I have looked at Mike's quivers many times and they sure seem to fit the bill as to how a quiver should be made.  They get great reviews here and I wouldn't hesitate to get one if I were in the market.

I have been using back quivers since I made the switch to Hill style longbows.

Yes, they do make the longbow experience more complete for me.

I am awaiting a very "special" back quiver that I will post pictures of as soon as it arrives.

There are two reasons I called it "special", one I was told by Nate it was...lol and secondly it is being made by Nate so I know it is...lol

God bless.Mudd

For me a back quiver for hunting is almost always a second choice. However, there are times when I also want to take a few items of gear along with me in the field. For those times I use a Catquiver II. This quiver keeps the arrows quiet and secure and the fletches covered. It takes a little getting used to as far as putting an arrow back in, but it's an excellent quiver.

HIll backquiver....love it!

Just got a Arrowmaster from Rod and it is as comfortable as any so far. Can choose a blunt or broadhead before the arrow is drawn. Use what you like, but back quivers are a pain for me. Thanks, Roy

I started with a back quiver, then tried a cat quiver, then a bow quiver, and now back to a back quiver, haha.


They all have their selling points.  I will say this...my back quiver looks the coolest!

Just remember to put some Quaker Oats down there in your back quiver like Howard used to do. That will help keep those arras quiet!

Don't need oats if the quiver is made right--never need them in mine and arrows don't rattle. I have owned a couple that nothing could keep quiet.

When noise matters less the back quiver works fine but a bow quiver is likely better for stealth. It's only that the feathers scrape against each other as I walk.  It seems to bother me more than the animals.   I find I shoot a tad better with a bow quiver on my recurve.

just on the idea of arrow chcoice and retrieval from a back quiver ie... blunts and b'heads ... a small divider / leather thong through the quiver eliminates any worry on that front .

I actually bought a Nate Steen off Dave Mitchell and it is as sweet as they come ... quiet and well made ...


and as an archer who hunts , I find myself as addicted to roving and stumping as I do hunting and as such I prefer to carry quite a few arows with me ... maybe 5-6 b'heads and as many blunts ... there aren't many quivers out there that'll let you do that in style !

Quivers at rest,



Back quivers are highly functional, they do take some technique to work when going through the thicket.

QuoteOriginally posted by runningbird:
I'm following this thread.  I recently started shooting a long bow after 30 years with a compound. I realized that when I dream at night I was dreaming of shooting a long bow even though I had not shot one since I was 11.  I also know I must have a back quiver to complete my dream.  

A couple concerns.  on a lot of hunts I must use a backpack.  Especially Javelina hunting, I have a 2 or 3 mile hike into the hills in January.  temps range from 10-85 degrees.  

Are most of them easy to adjust to your body? I'm shooting left handed so do you order a left handed back quiver?  

looking forward to following this.  And again, I will be using a back quiver.

Not sure how big of a pack you are taking, but i use a single strap day pack (they are more coming into the norm now) that I picked up at an Academy.  With the single strap the back quiver "lays in" on top of the daypack.  Other times if I do not need alot I take my gray bag (gasmask bag) and it will lay over the quiver with little issue.  

Grey bag

   

If I can get my camera to work I will post a photo of the backpack.

Another option is a fanny pack.  You can see in David Mitchells earlier post how the quiver rides above the fanny pack and you can move it a touch to the right on your hip.

Here are a couple of back quivers from Mikes Archery Leather that my boy and I use. They are awesome.



Mike G builds a great quiver.

Here is mine from Mike's Archery Leather. It looks and works great. I did have some trouble with the arrows rattling around, so I've been working on softening up the leather. I'm sure it will outlast me.

Back Quiver for me but when in a Tree it is hanging on a branch right next to me.



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