I use an Easton hip quiver for all 3d shoots, recreational shooting, and TAC events. Ever tried to fish arrows out of a backpack or put arrows back in them? Yes, people do it especially at tac events, and they usually need a buddy to help them get arrows in and out of their pack. That makes no sense to me, but if it works for you go for it.

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yeah I thought the backpack thing would be annoying too.

 

Neet field quiver for me, it has snaps to fasten around the belt I’m already wearing. Super light . Love it.

 

Ive used a hip quiver for years but tried the pack thing for TAC in Broken Bow. I also picked up a muzzy one arrow quiver that is for fishing arrows. Mounts to your sight bracket and weighs next to nothing. I would just store my one arrow in that between shots and only pulled arrows out of the pack as needed. I found it nicer for TAC as the courses are longer and you don't have arrows banging around as you walk. That said, there were a lot of people that used hip quivers as well. Really just about personal preference

 

I use the round tube quiver in the side pocket/tripod/spotting scope pocket on the side of the backpack. Easy in and out for me. I'm not sure what TAC your shooting but I shoot 3 a year out west and some of the terrain we go through would suck with a hip quiver and the arrows hanging out. I could see them catching all types of brush and tree limbs etc. The tube is below. I take out the foam holder and put them in there loose.

 

I use the round tube quiver in the side pocket/tripod/spotting scope pocket on the side of the backpack. Easy in and out for me. I'm not sure what TAC your shooting but I shoot 3 a year out west and some of the terrain we go through would suck with a hip quiver and the arrows hanging out. I could see them catching all types of brush and tree limbs etc. The tube is below. I take out the foam holder and put them in there loose.


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I’ve shot Utah, colorado, and Oklahoma TAC events (prime, Sitka, nockon, etc courses) with a target quiver with zero problems other than backpack wearers asking if they can put their arrow in my quiver since it’s easier than their backpack….

Despite what people keep saying on the internet, TAC isn’t a grueling 7 day hunt in incredibly difficult terrain with dangerous weather and limited rations. It’s a spring/summer day walk through the woods. You need a bottle of water and maybe a granola bar plus your bow, arrows, and a rangefinder.

You can put that stuff in a hip quiver or in a backpack, but the hip quiver is more purpose built for the task.

An Easton target quiver when turned the right way doesn’t bounce the quiver or the arrows around and holds everything you need.

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Sounds like you only seen a couple pics as 90% of the people shooting use a quiver of some kind. Them back pack chair quivers are really MM!

 

What shoot are you doing in Tahoe? If its the Team Whiskey at Heavenly I'll see you there. Don't forget your snow shoes...............

Oh and if you did want to go with a hip quiver I would go with the Kifaru hip quiver or Push Archery Alpha pack so that your arrows point backwards instead of forwards. But that is me.

 

Yup my first Team Whiskey Shoot. I wouldn't be shocked if there's a lot of snow still up top in June.

 

see you at whiskey!

 

I used my hunting pack at a summer 3D shoot last summer- probably won’t do it again. Just put a bunch of crap I didn’t need in it and replacing arrows after shooting was irritating. Getting a kifaru quiver because what I really wanted was a place to put a water bottle without having a backpack.

 

I use the kifaru hip quiver for all 3 d shoots

 

Hey! That looks like the Third Hand Pro Puller on your pack. Is it the real deal?

 

Been using the Bohning pocket quiver. Really like it. You can hook it on belt, put in rear pocket, or front pocket.

 

I use a pocket quiver with a clip for my back pocket and a loop and snap for my belt. A guy I found on here made it; TiAlloyDragon. It even fits the 22 series I started shooting for indoor and the woodsy 3d courses typical to where I'm at. I gotta hip pack for my release, water, and scope. It worked out pretty good last year over the hip quiver that I was using before. That got moved over to the trad gear.

 

Just found this Fieldline Pro Hip Quiver online. Ordered one to give it a try before dropping big bucks on a Kifaru or Push.

 

Elevation mettle field quiver, I use it for everything except hunting and love it! I've always used a hip quiver so don't know any different but the thought of carrying my arrows in a backpack never appealed to me!

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I would use a hip or field quiver. My personal choice is a Neet leather hip quiver. Expensive but it is only the second hip quiver I have ever had in 50+ years.

 

Only shot out to 60yds at TAC last year (nothing crazy), so I only carried 5 arrows in my Tight Spot quiver.

Doing the Sitka course this year and will use a 3D printed pocket quiver that holds 7 arrows and will either buy an additional pocket quiver or attach the other 5 arrows to my "tactical" water backpack. It has molle webbing, storage, and it's compact.

 

i take my backpack to TAC, it's just easier. in 2 days we hiked 12 miles shooting all through inclines and declines. saw guys had a hip quiver but i just can't imagine it would be very comfortable to hike all day with it

 

I love my Kifaru hip quiver, but T&K Hunting gear is coming out with a hip quiver that looks great. 100% American made, veteran owned company.

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If I was taking my hunting bow I'd definitely just use my bow quiver and maybe a few extra arrows in my camelback. Target bow I would use my pocket quiver with my pants that have a pocket on the backside of my thigh. I have a field quiver I use for 3d but I wouldn't want to vigorously hike with it, for sure.

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I used this 2 weeks ago at TAC worked out great. Had many ask me about it, Test Drive - sit on it, and give a strong impression that they were gonna purchase one the moment they got back Lols. Shrewd Sidekick ...

Hope it Helps,


John

 

I'll be doing my first TAC this year, but I've shot several R100s. Not quite the same, but this year I shot 100 targets in 8 hours covering 7 miles on foot with a kifaru hip quiver... zero issues. Had my binos and rangefinder in my marsupial chest pack, then had water, release, arrows, arrow lube, another other necessities in my hip quiver. I'm planning on running the same configuration for the TAC in two weeks.

 

You’ll never make it. You need at least a 4500 cu in pack to survive a TAC course.

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I made my own field hip quiver out of an old pair of Carhartt pants. I had a Kifaru field quiver but I felt like it was too wide, so I made mine narrower. So far it's held up great. The pouch holds my rangefinder.

 

Also forgot to mention you'll probably want to pack your snowshoes for that tahoe shoot [emoji1787][emoji1787][emoji1787]

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Another vote for the Kifaru hip quiver, should you choose to go the quiver route. The deluxe model comes with storage for your Nalgene (or water bottle of choice), release pouch and a mini belt pouch that holds other small items you may need. It is made in the USA with 1000D Cordura and has a bunch of nice little touches that show they really put some thought into the design.

 

Bought this from Walmart after seeing it on this thread just to check out. For $17, there is nothing out there that can touch it. Extremely impressed with the quality especially at this price. Highly recommend. Works just as good as the Kifaru. Pictures on Walmart show some dude wearing it off his shoulder. I don’t think they have any idea the strap is used as a belt.

 

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Bought this from Walmart after seeing it on this thread just to check out. For $17, there is nothing out there that can touch it. Extremely impressed with the quality especially at this price. Highly recommend. Works just as good as the Kifaru. Pictures on Walmart show some dude wearing it off his shoulder. I don’t think they have any idea the strap is used as a belt.

I was checking that out too. What are the dimensions?
Got a pic of you using it?

I've been using this one from Amazon. I keep my release in the little pouch. It's decent and cheap, but it's not great for left handers which I am.

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Here are some more pics. It comes with removable leg strap too. I use additional release pouch clipped on. I do show pics with and without. Thankfully my daughter was willing to model it 😁 Overall dimensions are 14" high by 9" wide. Mine is show with 9 400 spine arrows in loop but a dozen would fit fine. Any other questions or pic requests let me know.

 

Here are some more pics. It comes with removable leg strap too. I use additional release pouch clipped on. I do show pics with and without. Thankfully my daughter was willing to model it 😁 Overall dimensions are 14" high by 9" wide. Mine is show with 9 400 spine arrows in loop but a dozen would fit fine. Any other questions or pic requests let me know.

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This looks like a really nice option - thanks for posting