Wow, lots of attention to back quivers. Great posts!

What length back quiver would work best for arrows that are 27" long (from end to end)? How much of the arrow nock end should stick out from the quiver . . . is there an ideal length?

I have short arms and reaching for arrows is very difficult for me no matter what adjustments I make to my quiver strap.

I've been looking at the stealth/stalker quivers as an alternative, but still would like to stay with a back quiver.

Two Flints

two Flints

My arrows are 27" from valley of nock to back of point- and I have short arms

Nate made mine just slightly under 22" (21 7/8") and my schulz is 22"

I manage just fine with either

I use a Safari Tuff quiver, pull and load from the bottom, arrow length does not matter.

I would probably go 20" because the arrows come out easier than with a longer quiver.

yea not a bad Idea if your arrows are 27" over all

If you have a 22” back quiver, just put 2” of stiff foam in bottom, then you have a 20” back quiver.

Ideal is what works for you and no one else. I've used back quivers from 18 to 22 inches or so, but about 20 or 21 is about where I prefer. If you have T-Rex arms, you just have to work out how it works for you. You can always reach back with your bow hand and push the quiver for a better reach with the other hand.

Yup, bump is with your bow hand or elbow.

I make my quivers a standard 22in same as HH quivers. By request I will make them longer or shorter. The position is what ever works for you. We can't all be like someone else. I can reach my arrows best with arrow nocks positioned between my head and shoulder. Everyone is different, just find out what works for you.

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Generally 6" shorter than your shortest arrows (BOP length), assuming 5" fletch. Basically you don't want the feathers touching the quiver.

Viper out.

So, how deep for arrows 31" BOP to nock valley?

Interesting question!

My arrows are typically 27 3/4” BOP. For whatever reason, my quiver is 22 1/2” deep. I’d expect that was a conscious decision made for a specific Reason, but damned if I recall what that Reason was…. LOL…

But to Viper’s point…. With a 200 gr FP, factory-fletched Black Eagle Vintage (4” shields) give me 1/4” from the front end of the fletching to the top of the quiver. I tend to mount my fletchings a bit farther back, so I suspect maybe I had planned it out to have the front end of a 5” fletching just touching the top of the quiver when there was a BH on the shaft.

FWIW, with a 30” sleeve length, I have no problems extracting an arrow from this quiver. Almost like a custom fit ;)

I’d guess the 22” that Soap has settled on is about right. I just wanted mine a little deeper for some odd reason.

After reading some of the comments on this and the other threads I didn't realize what obstacles I've overcome using the back quiver. Mine is 23 1/2" deep 8" wide, arrows are 27 1/2 - 28 1/2". I like mine to ride offset a little, I bump it up just a smidge, grab an arrow behind my shoulder, pull the quiver down just a tad as I'm bringing the arrow out, have it nocked on the string and the bow drawn to anchor in a smooth, fluid motion w/o any acrobatics or unnecessary contortions.

Longcruise My Sunset Hill that Nate Steen made is 23 1/4 deep and my arrows are 29" from valley of the nock to the tip of my broadhead. Nate take measurements of you body as well. I really like it.

You can still make a BQ work with longer arrows though maybe not optimal. Howard Hill sometimes used much longer arrows especially when hunting elephants and big game in Africa. Check out this photo of the lion and how far they extend.

Now, check out this one with an elephant! Really long. Just pointing out you can make longer ones work also when you are experienced with bumping and creeping through brush with it. He is also leaning over without dumping them out.

Mine is 20" for for shafts 29" from the nock valley to the end of a target tip.

Here you can see how it positions.

H H was using 41" aluminum arrows for elephants, per Liquid Amber. bvd

I was thumbing through my phone looking for something else a little while ago and came across this. I think these are my son’s arrows, which are 28 inches BOP.

I suppose if I were very clever, I might figure out a way to stash a bread bag somewhere so that I’d have a shower cap for my arrows in case of rain..

How well it conforms to and rides against your back is more important than length. For hunting you don't want a quiver made of very stiff leather, braided cane, etc...it'll slide all over the place and make a racket with your arrows. Wear one for awhile to figure out what fits/molds best for your build and your method of carry, then adjust as needed.

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