trad quivers

[rasbo]

this one is called the stealth...I like the way you can grab an arrow with out reaching over the shoulder.The quiver I have I could make like that...Any pros or cons on it?

[NWWABOWHNTR]

My opinion is it is too short.... too much shaft hanging out and probably noisy.  If you were thinking of hunting with it the feathers are exposed,  and will get wet.  I like the safari tuff quiver from 3 rivers,  same idea except made out of a fleece for being quiet and has a waterproof cover.... 

http://www.3riversarchery.com/Quivers+Side++Safari+Tuff+Arrowmaster+Quiver_c14_s74_p0_i6205X_product.html

[Hornseeker]

http://www.safarituff.com/arrowmaster.html

As far as non bow attached, I've heard NOTHING but good about this one (same as what Ren posted)...

I use a bow quiver and will never change... Thunderhorn or Selway... particularly the strap on "Boa" from Thunderhorn...

[bow4elk]

I have a Selway rawhide quiver on my takedown recurve.  I like it.  Cat quivers get a lot of support too.  I kinda like this "stealth" style but for cross-country brush hunting, I think I'd like the option of having it on my back as opposed to hanging down at the ready.

[boneaddict]

Strap on Boa from thunderhorn here.

[Machias]

Another vote for Boa!

[rasbo]

well the boa seems popular,what about wet fletchings,must be quiet, and not affect the limbs, cause you guys are using them....right?

[Hornseeker]

Wet fletchings are a bad deal. If I was hunting where its wet commonly, Id put little plastic bags with a rubber band over my fletchings. They will pull off almost noiseless and effortlessly... No matter how well your arrows are tuned, if you have wet, flat fletchings, your broadhead tipped arrows may fly like a dam drunk humming bird!!!! Tested that theory out many times...

[NWWABOWHNTR]

Wet fletchings are a bad deal. If I was hunting where its wet commonly, Id put little plastic bags with a rubber band over my fletchings. They will pull off almost noiseless and effortlessly... No matter how well your arrows are tuned, if you have wet, flat fletchings, your broadhead tipped arrows may fly like a dam drunk humming bird!!!! Tested that theory out many times...

So how did you get the hummingbirds drunk?     I have both the safarituff which I use all the time now,  and the slide on selway quivers.  The selways are very quiet,  but they leave the fletchings exposed... not good over here on the wet side. 

[Beztine]

I really like the Stealth Quiver made by Jack Bower.  I have used one for years.  The nice thing about this type of quiver is i you want you can swing it around to your back if you want. With your broadheads shoved into the foam and with the fletch cover it makes them real quiet.  I also put rabbit fur where the back end of the shaft lays on the leather.  Great for hunting, stump shooting or 3d shoots.
For hunting I make a single arrow quiver that attaches to my bow that I call the first shot, I also make one that holds 2 arrows..  So I don't have to get into my side quiver unless I want to pull a blunt/judo out which I attached piggy backers on the outside to carry 2 blunts.
Here are a couple pics.  Not the best shot but seen in action.  Great thing is it does not get in the way when wearing a pack.
I have used the Thunderhorn BOA quivers also and they are by far the best bow quiver I have used.  The quality is top notch. 
The Safari Tuff quiver is nice but I still prefer my Stealth quiver better.  Just my 2 cents.
Brock

[Ray]

I have had the Jack Bowers stealth quiver (for 3 years). I am also owner of a GFA styled quiver and the Safari Tuff Duiker.

IMHO the stealth quiver is good until there's a downpour. If it's a true downpour like early season elk was, even the Safari Tuff wouldn't stand up to it. That stealth quiver get's a little heavy when it rains. Other than that, it's a decent quiver. Take note: Putting fletchings in the bag (the felt one it comes with can easily be lined with a zip loc bag) is an option to protect them from water and brush.

The GFA quiver is one of the best quivers I have owned. It's simple, relatively inexpensive and versatile. Except it sucks when it rains. Why? Because your fletchings get soaked. This is essentially the same problem with all bow quivers too. With the GFA styled quiver you'll have to pay attention to how you bust through the jungle. While it is versatile in positioning you'll have to work at moving it around as you bash the brush in order to limit damage to fletching or getting them soaked on wet brush.... or even worse... making a lot of noise if your fletching hits the wrong something.

The Safari Tuff Duiker is almost like the Arrowmaster. It's just smaller. It's a decent quiver. It's better for both hunting and 3-d Shoots or roving. Why? Because it holds a fair number of arrows. Far more than the recommended... It's decent in the rain. Any company that wants to claim their quiver is waterproof should let me test it first in western Washington and I'll be the judge on that one. One refreshing thing about this quiver is that you can just run through the jungle and forget about your arrows. They'll survive just fine.

If you're going to shoot squirrels in the brain then who cares about quivers. Let's just see more dead squirrels. or moles...

[Beztine]

Ya shootin squirrels is fun.  That is actually a Ground Squirrel or Grey Digger.  They are tough to get but make for a great day of fun flinging arrows.
What I did with my stealth was punch some holes in the leather on the bottom side below the broadheads so when rain water gets in it can drain out.
Here is another quiver I made that is fully enclosed.  It is a thin walled PVC tube covered in a waterproof lined fleece.  I cut an opening where you grad the arrows from.  It has been the best for keeping water out..  I also extended the fleece out over the back to cover the fletchings.
Here is a pic.  You can see the slit that is cut and sewn for the opening to grab an arrow out.   Brock

[Ray]

That homemade quiver is probably as good as any or better than most. I've seen some of those before (made out of pvc) and I'd certainly use one.

[rasbo]

I wont be buying a quiver,the one ray made is tuff,and I can make it like the safari,just put a gore tex bag on it to cover the fletchings,some foam type stuff for the base for broadheads...heck the cost of quivers is the price of a dozen arrows

[STIKNSTRINGBOW]

That picture must be from a catalog, the cover is not over the fletching, and you can see a "solo stalker" Bhead cover hanging from it...
I own 2 and like them, but hunt with a "Dawgware", and save the other ones for stumpin' or 3D's, I really like leather quivers and the ease of a side stalker..