I would like to have a side quiver that I could use for hunting and stumping.  I like the looks of the G. Fred Asbell model. I would like to have suggestions from those who use the GFA or other side quivers. Thanks

I've owned a GFA for the past three years. I have stalked bears in British Columbia and Anelope in South Dakota using the GFA. Perfect quiver for spot n stalking!! Absolutely silent. Also good for a treestand. I can slide the quiver around to my back and climb with it.

Very pleased with my GFA.

Bought one this year for my Elk hunt for when I spin off and chase grouse.  Got it from M.A.L. Posted pic here;  http://www.tradrag.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=98

another vote for the GFA

I made myself a "GFA" style quiver umpteen years ago from an old compound quiver--never cared for it.  Snagged the arrows a lot, fletchings flagged, limited arrow capacity (I like to carry a few blunts for armidillos, squirrels, etc.).  After trying all sorts of different quivers, finally settled on a cheap hip quiver (worn "GFA" style most of the time).  This year I got a Safari Tough "Arrowmaster", and I think my search for the perfect quiver is over.  I can't find anything wrong with it, and I've tried.  Plenty of feedback on it here--just do a search.

Chad

I like the GFA and use one now.  The thing I don't like about tube style side quivers is this:  I carry at least one or two judo/small game arrows with me always... Had a Steven Catts side quiver and I could never grab the right arrow when I needed it.  The Catts quiver was a work of art and functional, but it was a pain if ya had more than one type of arrow in it.

With a GFA or GN Sidekick style, the arrow grippers make that a non-issue.  Only drawback is the more limited number of arrows.

GFA or GN Sidekick if you like leather.  I have both.  One with large gripper for 11/32 wood and one with small for 9/32 carbon.  Having to have different grippers for different arrows is one of the only down sides I can think of.  If I would just stick to wood or carbon it wouldn't be an issue, but I keep going back and forth.  I'm back to wood right now :-)

The GFA has a deeper broadhead hood which lets you use longer broadheads like the Grizzly with none of the blade exposed.  You can also adjust the length of the strap while "on-the-go".  I have both the GFA and the GN Sidekick.  The GN's gripper holds the arrows better.  The GFA holds more arrows than the GN.  I like both but I use the GFA more.

I agree with Curtis on the other side quivers too.  It's hard to sort and find the arrow you want and they are nosier to get an arrow out of than the GFA or GN.  the advantage there is you don't have to buy different grippers.

QuoteOriginally posted by JDS3:
 I can slide the quiver around to my back and climb with it.

Assuming we are talking about [climbing] trees, You have just broken one of the basic treestand safety rules...... use a haul line.....please, please, please don't climb trees with your gear.

I got a Jack Bowers side stalker, I like it fairly well. It carries well, but like Curtis said above, its kind of a hassle if you want to get at one particular arrow. Other than that I like it, it swings almost verticle on your back or level at your side, easy to keep out of the brush.

Also use the solo stalker on my bow.

Eric

This is one of my favorites from Idaho Leathers. I have a GFA and a Great Northern Side Kick and both are great quivers. I'd pick the Side Kick over the GFA as the leather strap seems to work better for me as compared to the nylon one on the GFA.

Bob,

The quiver rides around on my back; just like a backpack while climbing a stick ladder. I always use a haul rope for my bow. Should a hunter not climb with a backpack on?

I hunt from a treestand maybe 5% of the time. I enjoy bowhunting much more from a natural ground blind.


JDS III

I have a Steven Catts lakota style. I like it alot..ok love it. Has a pocket on it to carry gloves, armguard, stringer.

Haven't tried  it with mutiple style heads though.

I wouldn't climb with anything. A fall is bad enough but a fall on arrows would be unthinkable. As fas as having a pack I'd be worried that it could do more damage. Say you fall flat on your back and your ok...with a pack on maybe your lower back would be exposed and the bend in your back would be terrible. Or your head continues to the ground giving a bad whiplash or bonking your head on the ground.

Another thing I learned from wearing a fanny pack that was moderately heavy for a fanny pack...throws your balance off when swinging onto the stand. Also may limit your movement when getting situated or strapping in.

Just sounds like it would be worse

I just received a Mantis Side Quiver from Ron Laclair.  They are made by Art Vincent/Cedaridge Leatherworks (he sells them as the OL Adcock Stalker)...you can see them on either website.  Awesome quiver and all leather construction is dead quiet and real nice looking too.  I very highly recommend them.

Mark Baker has his belt job that holds a side mount bow quiver like the Kwikee. I made a copy and it seems to work well. Holds 6 arrows and comes on and off quickly. I think he still has photos on his web page.

I've used my Jack Bowers quiver for several years now (bought mine from Dean Torges) and like it very much. I replaced the foam in the bottom of quiver with a denser 3" thick foam that is round. I find I can fit four broadheads and two Ace Hex Heads with no problem. I can get to the top two broadheads and either Hex head easy.

have any of you used a quiver by a fella that goes by 'highnoonhunter?'  It is like a back/side quiver.  Want to know how well it works. thank you.

I am currently hunting with High Noon Hunter Quiver.  A very good design.  Has a rigid spine, and the 4 arrows are compact with a fleece silencer to keep the arrows from clanking together.  One of the better quivers IMHO of this style out there.

Jeff

I have been very satisfied with a Great Northern Sidekick. It is a perfectly functional, easily adjustable "minimal" side quiver.