quiver - back or side?

[stuckinthemud]

OK, so I have always used side quiver, and the only back quiver I ever used was difficult to fill, difficult to draw from, rattled when I walked and the arrows fell out every time I bent over.........

My boy wants me to make him a back quiver, so how do I go about it?  Photos and ideas, build alongs and links please.  I am pretty sure my experience with a back quiver comes from a really bad design and they probably can be pretty sweet if they are done right - or maybe not - if they just don't work then I don't mind you pointing that out too so I don't waste my time when a side quiver really is what I should be making - again, photos, etc would be really good so I could show him a 'cool' alternative.

Thanks in advance

[Pat B]

Use a softer leather so the back quiver molds to his back. It will keep pressure on the arrows so they don't rattle or fall out. I ever had luck drawing from a back quiver so I can't help with that.

[Fred Arnold]

I've used multiple designs of back and shoulder quivers over the years and I've "Never" found a back quiver design that was convenient or comfortable for me to use. Shoulder quivers like the plains style and stalker/raptor design both purchased or home made seem to better suit my needs.

[Dakota Kid]

I just received a back quiver in the x-mas trade that I like quite a bit. The top can be closed to keep the arrows in place and has a side hole cut low on the right side for arrow extraction. It's made from hair on deer hide which helps to muffle any rattling from the arrows.

[riverrat]

i just made one with a bow case. works both ways. Tony

[chamookman]

Back quivers are an abomination ! Noisy/Tough on broadheads/flags game drawing an arrow/almost impossible to sneak through brushy thick cover without snagging an arrow on every twig. The only time I wear one is 3-D ranges for the "Traditional" look. Hunting I use either a side or Lakota style, and stump shooting a Pocket Quiver gets the nod. My .02 - Bob.

[loon]

horse archer/asian side quiver or just belt, korean sash or pockets for me. I only got one back quiver on this style for my dad:
It's fine to use but a pain to put arrows into, in my experience. So not really worth it for long target practice sessions

[George Tsoukalas]

I use a back quiver in my yard and a plains quiver in the woods.
Jawge
http://traditionalarchery101.com/quivers.html

[Fred Arnold]

loon, I use a similar style quiver but wear it different. I believe it was meant to be worn over the left shoulder with the fletching forward on the right side. Much easier to withdraw and insert arrows when worn the other way. One of my favorite styles of side/ shoulder quiver.

[DC]

I've watched many, many videos of people shooting with back quivers. The only one I can remember that could get the arrows out smoothly was Lars Anderson. All the rest seem to wave their arm around their head searching for the arrow. There are probably many reasons for this but it really doesn't make them look desirable. I haven't used a quiver at all because I don't hunt and we use traffic cones at the range. One of the girls at the range stuffs her arrows in her tall boots. That seems to work.

[loon]

I've watched many, many videos of people shooting with back quivers. The only one I can remember that could get the arrows out smoothly was Lars Anderson. All the rest seem to wave their arm around their head searching for the arrow. There are probably many reasons for this but it really doesn't make them look desirable. I haven't used a quiver at all because I don't hunt and we use traffic cones at the range. One of the girls at the range stuffs her arrows in her tall boots. That seems to work.

Even this one? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1o9RGnujlkI

I still prefer a side quiver

Lars 's back quiver was just bad, too stiff and no padding so of course the arrows are going to bounce around and fall

[DC]

Oh yeah, I forgot that one

[PEARL DRUMS]

Back quivers are an abomination ! Noisy/Tough on broadheads/flags game drawing an arrow/almost impossible to sneak through brushy thick cover without snagging an arrow on every twig. The only time I wear one is 3-D ranges for the "Traditional" look. Hunting I use either a side or Lakota style, and stump shooting a Pocket Quiver gets the nod. My .02 - Bob.

Couldn't agree more, for my style of bow hunting that is. I use a mini cat quiver for hunting. It hangs off my side while I walk and hangs in my tree when I get there. I use back quivers for 3d shoots and stump shooting/bunny hunting when noise isn't a factor.

[Pappy]

I use a side and back quiver both from time to time, I will say there is a learning curve to using a back quiver in the woods, I put some type of fur around the top for noise and use my bow string [bow in hand push up the bottom of the quiver] to kick the quiver up when I want to get an arrow out. I tuck it under my arm when I am going through thick cover, you just have to get use to it. I also take it off if in a blind or tree and hang it while hunting. I really prefer a Asbell style quiver while hunting but always hang it also when I get where I seating. Don't do much stalking unless it's a stump or squirrel. 
 Pappy

[DC]

Stump stalking, I think i could do that!