That way you can slide the material of the loop under and over to secure to your belt quickly and easily. The ones with solid/non-opening belt loops I recommend cutting the loop at bottom outside and sewing velcro on, or add detach buckle of some type. Having used both I just plain like 'em better but have been disappointed in most I have bought and having to do those mods. (make sure it is adjustable if you get one by the way) Easy to do really and it becomes habit.Ĥ) I have also had to add adjustment holes for setting the stored arrow angle in some model hip-quivers because I didn't like what they offered. I have modified all mine accordingly to be easier on/off and better attachment to leg than some flimsy elastic cord.ģ) I have learned to hold my 'dangling' release with my little/pinky finger when reaching for an arrow because it can 'clang' on the rest of the arrows if not paying attention. to take one off, and also many have weak excuses for a thigh strap. If sitting for a bit, easy off and on too though.Ģ) most brands of quiver you buy have to be modified in my mind. You have to pick your 'kneel down' spot a little better in that situation. The hip-quiver with arrows fit in a pocket on the side of the case, and after getting up there I fold the case and bungee it to the tree behind me as a soft back rest.ġ) when squatting down and wanting to pivot on the ball of your foot, the arrows are sticking out behind you too far and can bang/catch on things or make noise.

I should note when treestand hunting that I also haul my bow/arrows up a tree when still in the soft case. I dunno? I feed the bungee-cord behind the arrows in the quiver and wrap the cord around the tree. By the way, doesn't removing them from the bow have some effect on a person's shooting if that is how it was sighted/practiced in. I'm able to keep my arm close to my side and get an arrow and noc it without arms in the air so to speak when removing another.Ĥ) not constantly shoving arrows back up into the foam as I see all my buddies do with their arrows all the time after a few shots, ha ha.ĥ) easy to bungee cord to the tree when using a stand for a secure easier/quieter one hand removal of another arrow (instead of some that remove and hang their bow quivers). (no noc ends in dirt etc.)ģ) I feel there is less visual movement for game to see, either when just raising to shoot, and/or when nocking another arrow if need be. I stalk and hunt open areas a lot, and the bow quiver felt like a 'sail' out there catching the breeze all the time driving me nuts.Ģ) it does make for a lighter bow to carry, and easier to lay down or prop against something anywhere. I note that many with bow quivers are forced to hold their bow way up in the air for clearance when moving through heavy stuff, so what's the difference really and again, they are more movement visible in my mind.ġ) wind of any kind has far less effect on the bow and keeping your pin on target. It rarely, rarely has been a problem for me (especially after making my mods), and I move through some pretty thick stuff at times. If you have any awareness of your surroundings, and the quiver becomes part of your 'body' so to speak, I think it a minor issue.

as you stalk is over-hyped in my opinion. Most of what you hear about them catching on brush, making noise, etc. I noticed an improvement in shooting accuracy as well for some reason. I have several reasons, but mostly I think just comes down to liking a 'clean' bow to shoot. I've used a hip quiver for about 20+ years now for hunting.

Hip quiver