Quiver selection is indeed a complex subject. To field quiver or not to field quiver is the real question.

Field quivers are popular in the US - probably because a lot of the top US men are using them - and they do look cool. Or do they look cool because Brady wears it so well?

That brings another question is hoyt the "cool" brand because all those cool kids use it or are they cool because they use hoyt?

Also you may want to consider the accessories - arrow pullers, shooting towels, release bag, arrow lube applicator, and fun things like an ArcherZupshot pin or a glue on patch from ASS or LAS

Field quivers do tend to keep things from swinging less compared to the classic hip quiver. Not hip as in cool but as in your hip - the part of your body.

However I find I can get more arrows in a hip quiver than my Easton field quiver.

Best of luck in making your choice.

 

I prefer a field quiver simply because it bounces and moves less when I walk around. However, it is entirely personal preference. Also, you tend to have a little less storage space in a field quiver. So if you like to carry a lot of stuff, you may need a classic hip quiver. YMMV

 

I have a Bohning target quiver with several tubes, facing forward on my hip. I'm pretty sure I could fit 15 or so arrows if needed. In terms of position I personally want to reach with my hand minimally to my side without looking and have the arrow sitting right there, not shift around changing foot or body position from shot to shot, or do a bunch of grabbing around and looking that throws off the mental groove (assuming I find one). Only adjustment I make is turning quiver angle on belt if I have close neighbors.

I also put my tab and armguard in the quiver so I know where they are and if I forget to put them on they are in a zip pocket at my side when I do remember. Also pens if I have to score.

You might also want a belt to hang the quiver from. You can use an ordinary belt if you want, and I did for a while, but for organizational purposes I'd have a dedicated belt with the quiver in a bag so you don't forget one.

I would assume the people with smaller pocket quivers think it stays put better but you'd probably trade off arrows moving around in the small pocket. The arrows stay put in mine but it can swing around when I walk.

Personal experience you might need the arrow pullers/lube some tournaments, worth having in the bag though I rarely use them. Also a backpack or single bag to carry everything you bring with you is also useful for making sure your kit gets to tourneys, particularly if you travel and/or go to a site where there's no shop attached selling spares you forgot.

 

I have a regular hip quiver and every time I walk to the targets I wish I had a field quiver. On the line a regular quiver puts your arrows in your neighbor's back (or butt) so you have to spin it around to your back, but then it's in a bad place to walk. I think I'd possibly miss the pockets and the irritation of my existing quiver is not sufficient yet to make me buy another, but if I was choosing today it'd be a field quiver.

-Kent W.

 

Field quiver 100%. Having used both I'd never go back to the target quiver.

My personal preference would be for the Aurora Shark but the Hoyt gets good reviews as well. Lots of pockets on the Aurora.

-Grant

 

One word..... BATEMAN

 

I have never used a hip quiver, but don't see myself leaving a field quiver anytime soon. as far as what goes inside, not much. Pencils, a sharpie, small foldable hex key set, extra tab, and extra finger sling. No "bling" as limbwalker calls it.

 

I love my field quiver, but I'm pretty simple when it comes to what I bring out. I don't even bring towels with me. If I brought everything I wanted, I'd probably be carrying a golf bag.

The only thing I don't like about my Hoyt field quiver is the cheap buckle that comes apart when I bend over to pick something up.

 

I never use anything other than a normal target quiver-even for field. The only thing I use a field quiver for is crossbow. I like being able to see my arrows as I grab them

The Easton quivers are IMHO, the best for the money. I like the Angels but the Eastons are more durable and less than half the cost

 

I would like to like field quivers more, but they don't have enough storage room.

the Easton target quiver is very good, although not without scope for improvement. I'd like to see a rigid spacer so stuff like release aids and foldable allen keys don't collapse the arrow sleeve, the bowsquare slot needs a stitched stop to stop it slumping to the bottom under gravity, and there needs to be about 1" more clearance between the top flapped pocket and the main zippered pocket to allow you to actually get at the zipper pull without hiking the whole rig around in front of your hip to get the right angle. I would also like to see a dedicated pen sleeve to that notebooks (or iPhones) in the external non-zippered pouch can't flip pens out onto the ground when extracted.

 

I would like to like field quivers more, but they don't have enough storage room.

Easily fixed by adding something like a carpenters nail pocket to you belt. Some guys even have the military amo clip holders to carry their foldable multitools. Things you can take off your belt when you don't need them.

 

I like the Soma hip quiver I bought. Came with a belt, plenty of storage (well, enough to keep me from carrying too much.) Beautiful design, too.

 

First there is not enough storage room, now the extra storage room is a "problem". I'm out. :wink:

 

mrcina -

It's personal preference - nothing more.
Unfortunately, to find "your" preference, you have to try a few.
Don't over think it, it's a tube to hold your arrows.

I use a "cheap" target quiver, holds arrows at a convenient angle / height and has adequate storage - YMMV.
(BTW - I do prefer quivers WITHOUT banner advertisements...)

Viper1 out.

 

mrcina -

It's personal preference - nothing more.
Unfortunately, to find "your" preference, you have to try a few.
Don't over think it, it's a tube to hold your arrows.

I use a "cheap" target quiver, holds arrows at a convenient angle / height and has adequate storage - YMMV.
(BTW - I do prefer quivers WITHOUT banner advertisements...)

Viper1 out.

How true that is. If your serious about archery, you'll eventually end up with a lots of similar things, 2nd, 3rd riser, six pairs of limbs, etc.

 

I'm about to make one from pvc tubes and some fabric, thats why I'm interested in how do different quivers behave. I think the tubes will be around 18" long at about 75 degrees. One small pocket near the belt, one larger on the quiver side. Nothing fancy, 3$ tubes and some clothes. I don't like things with large banners that I have to pay, too.

 

I use a standard target quiver. I don't like the arrows facing rearward on a field quiver when I'm in a shooting line - I can't see the clearance to the person behind me. Of course, I don't like the floppiness, either. Maybe a back quiver? LOL

Dave

 

Since I primarily shoot field archery, I much prefer the standard Easton hip quiver because I do not have to worry about losing an arrow that's facing behind me while walking through the woods to the next target. It is easier to reach for my arrows without having to do strange contortions and also provides enough space for me to carry all the junk I think I need, but rarely do, while out on the range.

When I shoot indoor spots or outdoor FITA events, I just give it a slight twist on my hips so the arrows do not poke my shooting neighbor and while walking, I have learned to assume the archer's instinctive grasp of the upper part of the quiver to prevent it from swinging too much or banging against my leg.

 

I have both and have tried both. Every time I spend a day with my hip quiver ( I've tried most of them, the leather Neet is my favorite, Easton 2nd) I come home and switch back to my Easton Field quiver.

I added a belt pouch that holds 2 big tabs and my Bateman 3-under. A caribiner holds finger slings, arm guard, Beiter tool and counter.

I cut a slit in the quiver behind the plastic arrow container for my square, the side straps are in a horrible location as the square hits your knee constantly.

The side square straps hold target pins.

Inside the quiver pocket fits everything below. It's more than enough and I roll large.

I can put 2 doz arrows in it, and 3 if I wanted to really stuff. More than enough!

 

The Easton field quivers are nice, but I can hear any archer wearing one from any point on the range. They are that loud. That plastic crown/divider makes for an especially noisy quiver. Frankly, it gets a bit annoying. I've even known a few archers who had one, get rid of it because of how loud they are.

My advice - if it looks like a person is going to stay in the sport for a while - is to get a good quality leather field quiver from Bateman or Art Vincent, and be done with it.

I love the Angel target quiver they made for me for the '04 games, but it didn't prove to be all that durable over time, and I like the way a field quiver keeps the arrows out of your way a little better.

 

Lol, yep John! You can hear me coming.

 

I have a beautiful field quiver that I really only use for indoor, due to narrower lanes. It does hold the arrows out of the way better, but doesn't hold as much stuff.

My current outdoor quiver is a Badlands hip quiver that I was given for Christmas. It's currently my favorite quiver: lots of pockets, lots of dividers inside the pockets. I have an Angel and a Bateman quiver as well. The Angel is nice and light, but not particularly durable nor with as much organizational capability as the Badlands. They are comparably priced. The Bateman is one of the "basic" quivers, very well made and looks like it will last forever. I mean "basic" in the sense that it's not been customized with my name or cool picture or anything like that. I'm not using it because I prefer the Badlands magnetic pockets as opposed to zippers.

 

Just contacted Jim at FIST quivers to make my order for a field quiver, price will be doubling in next few weeks. Always wanted one of his quivers after info was posted on AT last year. http://www.fist-inc.com/defaultQ.htm

For the price he makes great quivers, a three tube field quiver in the pro line with swivel adjustment was $64.95 shipped without pockets.

 

I just got a 4-tube with large pocked a month ago. It is fantastic, the only problem is that it was ordered in October so be prepared to wait.

The Aurora field quivers have a removable divider, but even with it in there is nowhere near as much noise as the Easton. If I was going to buy again I'd get the Aurora as my top pick.

-Grant

 

Grant thanks for the heads up, forgot to ask him that in my emails,, oh well worth the wait. I ordered just a simple 3 tube quiver with the cant adjustment, without pockets. Prefer pockets on the belt as most quiver pockets are small and hard to reach, also rather have just an open pocket to drop tab into. My Easton field quiver has been my go to quiver but the pockets are almost useless.

 

i have 2 angel hip quivers, an angel field quiver, a W&W magnetic hip quiver and a fist 3-tube black leather fist.....i like my fist the most!

 

Mickey, that's an awesome arrangement of stuff to carry in your quiver. I may pass that photo along to my students if you don't mind. Shows a person who is prepared!

 

With my blessings, John!