Arrows are fragile, so they need to be carried in a quiver that will protect them. A well-designed quiver will minimize rattling and noise. It should also be easy to carry and to get a grip on.
A good quiver will have a shaft-gripper to hold the arrows and hood foam to protect fixed-blade and expandable broadheads. It will also be easy to attach or detach from the bow.
Side quivers
The Daylite side quiver is one of the most innovative bow quivers available. The lightweight design allows you to carry it with ease and is perfect for archers of all disciplines. It also features a replaceable rubber arrow insert that eliminates noise and vibration.
These quivers are popular among target shooters because they keep the arrows out of the way and are easy to reach. They also have pockets to store accessories, such as a bow glove or score cards. Some of these quivers also feature compartments to keep arrows sorted by type or size.
However, some archers prefer hip quivers. They are easier to access than back quivers and can be used by both left-handed and right-handed shooters. They are great for field archery, especially since they keep arrows at the ready while allowing you to move stealthily and easily. These quivers are also more spacious than back quivers. They are typically made of top-quality English bridle leather and can be customized for the archer’s preference.
Hip quivers
A hip quiver is a great option for an archer who wants to easily see his or her arrows. It can also be a good choice for a new archer who doesn’t want to buy a full-size back quiver. It can be used to store a few dozen arrows until the archer is ready for them. Hip quivers can be a bit cumbersome, however. They can catch on other objects, and they can snag against the legs of other archers on the range.
Hip quivers are available in several sizes, and they come in both leather and fabric. Some models are ambidextrous, and some have tabs that can hold things like lube tubes and rangefinders. They also lock onto small and large quiver belts. They can be adjusted to sit forward or backward on the hip. Some have a hood that shields arrow points and broadheads from debris and noise. They can also be removed from the hip without removing the bow.
Back quivers
Back quivers are probably the most common type of arrow quiver. They ride out of the way on the archer’s back and can hold a large amount of arrows. They also provide a convenient place to store other items such as tools and supplies for maintenance and repair.
These quivers are ideal for traditional archers and bowhunters. They are lightweight and compact, and have a replaceable sound dampening hood insert. They are also ambidextrous, and can be positioned for either left or right-handed use.
The hood of the back quiver is wide enough to trap the nock, and the oval mouth makes it easy to withdraw the arrow from the quiver. In addition, the hood has a special hole that can be used to attach additional accessories. However, this quiver is not the best option for beginners, because it can be difficult to see your arrows and determine which one you are pulling from the quiver.
Bow-mounted quivers
A bow-mounted quiver attaches to the riser of a compound bow and comes in both detachable and permanent models. It is popular among spot-and-stalk hunters that need to keep arrows within reach while moving stealthily toward game. Permanent quivers are often built to be lightweight, rugged and vibration free.
A great choice for bowhunters is the G5 Outdoors Head-Loc Black 6 Arrow Quiver. It is designed to tuck in close to the riser, improving shot balance and reducing the chances of catching branches during a walk. It also features dedicated seats for expandables and three-blade fixed broadheads.
The top half–the hood–of this quiver is filled with soft foam for seating broadheads. Screws mounted in rubber wedges between the arrow grippers can be driven in or backed out to compress or open the grippers to accommodate different arrow diameters. This allows the hood to firmly seat 4mm shafts, while allowing 23-diameter shafts to easily slide in and out.