Best Bow Quivers of 2023, Tested and Reviewed

Bow quivers don’t get a lot of love, but they should. Many archers will drop over a grand on a new flagship bow and outfit it with a fancy sight, drop-away rest, and even add a pricy front- and back-bar stabilization system. Then, that same archer will spend $40 on a cheap plastic quiver. Bad idea. The quiver you choose is essential to your accuracy and ability not to spook animals. 

Don’t skimp on your quiver. It’s a bow-mounted accessory that holds your arrows and broadheads and can directly impact your accuracy based on how well it pairs with your riser. Here are the best bow quivers you can buy.

Best Overall: TightSpot 5-Arrow Quiver

Best One-Piece: RedLine RL-1 Carbon 6 Arrow Quiver

Best Two-Piece: TightSpot Pivot 2.5

Best Hip Quiver: Easton 4-Tube Flipside Hip Quiver

Best Budget: Apex Gear Reactor LTE

Best Mathews: Mathews LowPro Fixed Quiver

Best Hoyt: Hoyt SuperLite QD Quiver

How We Picked the Best Bow Quivers

I shoot thousands of arrows throughout the course of the year and spend endless days hunting in the fall. That means the quivers on my bow get used…a lot. I shoot with them in every situation, whether at the range, TAC event, or on an actual hunt. And that’s the only way to test them—in the field.

There’s more to a bow quiver than just holding arrows. They have to fit and mount perfectly on your bow and hold your arrows securely and quietly. I’ve used and shot with every bow quiver on this list. And I’ve also spoken and consulted with other seasoned bowhunters on their favorite quivers and why. Every recommendation below has been used, tested, and put through its paces.

The author with a Rocky Mountain Big Horn Sheep taken in Colorado. Jace Bauserman

Best Bow Quivers: Reviews & Recommendations

Best Overall: TightSpot 5-Arrow Quiver

Specs

Weight: 9.9 ounces

Length: 19 3/4 inches

Arrow capacity: 5

Design: One-piece

Pros

Aluminum and woven carbon build provide an ideal strength-to-weight ratio

3-way adjustment

Attacks vibration and boosts bow balance

Hugs the bow’s riser tightly

Cons

Single arrow gripper

No hanger

This is my all-time favorite quiver, and I’ve been using it for over six years. During that time, TightSpot has made many tweaks and improvements to the 5-Arrow, resulting in a bulletproof product. The hood is vented and large and accepts all broadheads—mechanical and fixed. I also love that the quiver is fully adjustable up, down, forward, back, in, and out. This means total customization for the shooter. I’ve never been in love with the single gripper, but it is adjustable via an Allen wrench and will fit any arrow on the market. The design promotes balance, and the quick detach bracket makes on/off super easy. I have never had a single issue with this quiver, and I’ve used it from Canada to Florida and many locales in between.

The author at full draw with a TightSpot 5-arrow quiver mounted on his bow. Jace Bauserman

Best One-Piece: RedLine RL-1 Carbon 6 Arrow Quiver

Specs

Weight: 9.7 ounces

Length: 20-inches long

Arrow Capacity: 6-arrow design

Design: One-piece

Pros

All carbon design reduces weight and adds strength

Quick detach bracket for easy on/off

Soft-touch rubber arrow insert noise and post-shot vibration

Holds all arrow diameters securely

Cons

Expensive

This newcomer to the accessory market provides an impressive build in its ultra-sleek and lightweight RL-1 Carbon 6 Arrow Quiver. I am impressed with the under 10-ounce make in a one-piece 20-inch long quiver. The soft-touch rubber insert hood easily holds all broadheads and eliminates unwanted clangs and rattles. And the all-carbon build makes the quiver extremely durable. I have toted arrows in multiple diameters, and the gripper system is as solid as they come. A quick-detach bracket allows for rapid quiver removal. If you want to maintain Redline’s lightweight and durable build but only tote a trio of arrows, give the 3-arrow version of this quiver a go—you won’t be disappointed.

Best Two-Piece: TightSpot Pivot 2.5

Specs

Weight: 9 ounces

Length: Adjustable

Arrow capacity: 5

Design: Two-piece

Pros

Triple-axis adjustment for maximum customization

Accepts fixed or mechanical heads 

BullDog Arrow Gripper adjusts to fit any arrow diameter

Multiple adapters come with the quiver

Cons

Very expensive

If you’re a leave-your-quiver-on all-the-time bowhunter, this two-piece build is for you. It is the most adjustable two-piece quiver I have used to date. The triple-axis adjustment means you can move the hood and gripper individually in, out, up, down, forward, and back. The quiver’s design hugs the riser, and I love the BullDog Gripper, which allows the user to customize each arrow slot to ensure just-right arrow retention.

The Pivot 2.5 comes with multiple adapters so that it will fit almost any modern-day compound make. At only 9 ounces, it provides excellent strength without creating unnecessary bow weight. The pre-formed foam hood inserts handle fixed and mechanical broadheads with ease.

Best Hip Quiver: Easton 4-Tube Flipside Hip Quiver

Specs

Weight: 1 pound 13 ounces

Depth: 19-inch depth

Arrow capacity: A lot

Pros

Deep tube design holds longer arrows

Two accessory pouches included

Fits right- and left-handed shooters

Four tubes for arrow organization

Cons

Velcro belt design is hard to manipulate

From TAC shoots to slinging carbon in the backyard, this hip quiver is as solid as they come. The polyester fabric is bulletproof, and I appreciate the more extended tube design, which exposes less of the arrow. Four separate tubes allow for an exact arrow organization. The quiver can be worn on the shooter’s right or left side. Multiple pockets mean you can tote many accessories, and the adjustable belt fits any body type. I also appreciate that the belt allows for the addition of a water bottle pocket, release pouch, and other accessories.

This Easton hip quiver is perfect for target practice. Jace Bauserman

Best Budget: Apex Gear Reactor LTE

Specs

Weight: 8.1 ounces

Length: N/A

Arrow Capacity: 5-arrow design

Pros

Tru-Touch soft-feel coating is quiet

Thumb tab allows for quick detach

Rubber hood liner won’t dull broadheads

Lightweight

Cons

Durability in the backcountry

I’m not much for budget accessories because most are incredibly sub-par. However, Apex’s Reactor LTE isn’t a wrong choice if you’re not planning to bowhunt in unforgiving terrain. The quiver’s composite construction keeps weight down, and I like the rubberized hood liner, which prevents broadheads from becoming dull while riding in the quiver. The low-profile Cam-Lock system is adjustable and allows the user to keep the quiver tight against the riser for increased bow balance. The thumb tab is flimsy and lacks durability, but if you baby it, it promotes easy on/off.

Like many Apex Gear products, the quiver is cloaked in Tru-Touch; a soft-feel coating that resists the elements and keeps noise down. I also like the double-gripper design, and I’ve had no arrow containment issues when using it.

Best Mathews: Mathews LowPro Fixed Quiver

Specs

Weight: 10.5 ounces

Length: N/A

Arrow capacity: 6

Design: Fixed

Pros

Extremely tight-fitting quiver

Promotes better bow balance

Works with Mathews’ BridgeLock Sight and Ultrarest Integrate MX system

Holds six arrows, not five

Cons

Expensive

Fits only Phase4, Image, and V3X Mathews Bows

If you’ve ever shot a Mathews bow, you know how smooth, quiet, balanced, and accurate they are. Mathews puts the same energy into making their bow-mounted accessory items. 

This six-arrow quiver holds all broadhead makes, and the attached arrows sit ultra-close to the riser for improved bow balance. Combined with this two-piece quiver’s weight, you barely know it’s there, even when loaded with six ready-to-fly shafts. Finish options are many, and the gripper design holds arrows of all diameters snuggly. This tight-fitting quiver is an excellent addition to any Phase4, Image, or V3X Mathews bow.

Best Hoyt: Hoyt SuperLite QD Quiver

Specs

Weight: 7.8 and 9 ounces

Length: N/A

Arrow capacity: 4 or 6

Pros

Removable with quiver-hang hood design

Adjustable mounting positions for improved balance

Pre-cut foam hood insert

Large wingnut makes on/off easy. 

Cons

Expensive

Limited to Hoyt bows

Like any of Hoyt’s vertical assassins, the SuperLite QD Quiver is as durable as they come. It is offered in either 4- or 6-arrow options, and archers can choose the finish. Designed to compliment Hoyt’s In-Line Accessory System, adjustable mounting positions allow you to move the quiver away from or toward your riser via a five-hole bracket that attaches to the riser of modern-day Hoyt builds. An oversized wingnut knob means an easy on/off design, and dual grippers hold arrows of all sizes tight and keep them quiet. I applaud the foam hood design with pre-cut broadhead slits to reduce dulling, and the quiver can also be adjusted up and down.

The author with a Nebraska Whitetail buck. Jace Bauserman

What to Consider When Choosing a Bow Quiver

In 2020, I was taking a newbie pronghorn hunter on his first spot-and-stalk bowhunt. During our first stalk, he had trouble keeping up because his micro-diameter arrows would fall out his quiver every few minutes. The quiver’s design did not hold 4mm shafts, which proved a problem. When we finally got close to a speed goat, his quiver sounded like a baby’s rattle when he drew. The hood design was poor, and his mechanical broadheads vibrated against it. This noise spooked the buck.

That is just one example of how a poor quiver can ruin a hunt. So, before making a quiver buying decision, think about how you hunt. Are you a whitetail nut who knows you will remove your quiver the second you get in the tree or blind? Do you practice regularly with your quiver off?  If so, you can go with a more budget-friendly one-piece quiver that promises easy on/off. If you’re a western stick-and-stringer who knows getting your quiver on-and-off the bow isn’t feasible, I recommend a top-end one- or two-piece quiver that hugs the riser and holds all diameters of arrows securely. The main thing is matching your quiver to how you hunt.

FAQs

Best Bow Quivers: Final Thoughts

Best Overall: TightSpot 5-Arrow Quiver

Best One-Piece: RedLine RL-1 Carbon 6 Arrow Quiver

Best Two-Piece: TightSpot Pivot 2.5

Best Hip Quiver: Easton 4-Tube Flipside Hip Quiver

Best Budget: Apex Gear Reactor LTE

Best Mathews: Mathews LowPro Fixed Quiver

Best Hoyt: Hoyt SuperLite QD Quiver

Your quiver should hold your arrows tight, but not too tight. They should also be adjustable, hug your bow’s riser, and have a quiet hood design that doesn’t dull the sharp point on the end of the arrow. The quiver needs to be durable and should feel like a part of the bow at full draw, not extra weight you want to shed. Do your research and find a quiver that will fit your shooting needs, and you’ll likely never have to drop any greenbacks on another model unless you choose to do so. 

Why Trust Us

For more than 125 years, Field & Stream has been providing readers with honest and authentic coverage of outdoor gear. Our writers and editors eat, sleep, and breathe the outdoors, and that passion comes through in our product reviews. You can count on F&S to keep you up to date on the best new gear. And when we write about a product—whether it’s a bass lure or a backpack—we cover the good and the bad, so you know exactly what to expect before you decide to make a purchase.

The post Best Bow Quivers of 2023, Tested and Reviewed appeared first on Field & Stream.

Articles may contain affiliate links which enable us to share in the revenue of any purchases made.