Cat Quiver
 

Has anyone every used a backpack type quiver like one of the models from Cat Quiver? The concept is interesting but I wonder how good they would be for hunting the woods here in Michigan. I'll spend 50% of my time stalking and 50% of my time walking to/from stands.

Thanks

RE: Cat Quiver
 

I absolutely love mine and wouldn't hunt with anything else from now on !!

I have the CQ III and it has room for more stuff than I need to carry !!

RE: Cat Quiver
 

CBM,

In looking at the Rancho website I get a better feel for what they look like and how they are constructed. The first question I had was how well does the quiver hold the arrows? I can't see what is under the hood where the fletching/vanes are held, but the bottom appears to hold the points by inserting them into some sort of foam/padding. It seems like this type of systme would mean that 1.) arrows can be pulled out easily by branches as you pass by; or 2.) arrows are difficult for the archer to pull out to prepare for a shot.

RE: Cat Quiver
 

At the top, right of this site is a "search" button. Do a search for Cat Quiver and you will find a lot of posts about this popular quiver. Mine is over a decade old, and I've never had an arrow fall out in all those years of hunting. The foam does an amazing job of holding the arrows in.

RE: Cat Quiver
 

That's all I use anymore, it can be kinda interesting carrying a climbing stand with it but its not a big deal, you set it up for your length arrows, once thats done arrows falling out is not an issue. Every now and then I try a bow mounted quiver again ( why I'm not sure) but I always end up back with my CQ. I even tried a hip mounted quiver once and to me they're kinda like carrying a rake through the woods.:D

RE: Cat Quiver
 

Chase the 2 arms that hold the bottom piece on are adjustable .....so you move them to fit your arrows ! Once that is right ....you push your arrow up into the top foam and then let the bottom sink into the bottom foam ! As long as your arrows are all the same length.........they're snug as can be !! If you need one.....you just reach back and push up and pull out an arrow........after a few tries it is as easy or easier than snapping an arrow out of a standard quiver !

RE: Cat Quiver
 

I am interested in trying one for hunting this year.
Do you reccommend any certain brand or features to look for?

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It depends on how much stuff you take with you, I have the CQ1 and it's plenty big enough for what I take, the frame is the same, the size of the Pack is the difference. IMHO ( for myself) the models with all the extra pockets are overkill, I bet those are really interesting to carry with a climber. It is suprising how much stuff you can get in them.

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I have used a Catquiver I for about 3 seasons now......before that a hip quiver that I pulled into the stand with me.
I got rid of a bow mounted quiver entirely after the 97' season, and I'll never go back.

I figure I'd be taking my bow quiver off and hanging it anyway so why not kill 2 birds with one stone and use a Catquiver. This way I don't need a fanny pack.

Just wear it up , and strap the whole thing to the tree........sits nice and tight, arrows are easy to get out and the pack is right there as well.
If I am using my Climbing stand I just strap it to the frame for hiking in.

They protect the arrows MUCH better than a normal quiver, especially good at protecting fletching from the elements.
I'll keep on using mine.....good investment.

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Here in Washington, we typically don't hunt from tree stands, usually all spot and stalk. I have used my fathers CQ 1 that is about 30 years old and liked it well enough. The one thing I did do differently was to glue in a piece of high density foam in the hood and inserted my arrows with the vanes down. I didn't like the idea of reaching back to grab an arrow out and having the broadheads at about the same spot. Worked great, and I have thought about buying one with more room, I liked the one with the fanny pack attached, so the gear weight has a lower center of gravity. You can also detach the fanny pack and use either unit separately.