Carrying a bow

[Oliver G]

Good Afternoon All,

I'm hoping to tap into the hive mind here. I've recently picked up a takedown bow which is great. I can set up a little range where I normally go camping, but the issue is getting the bow there safely.

I'm currently using the 45 litre bergan with rocket pouches on, does anybody know if there is a bow case that can hold the riser, limbs, and a few arrows that will either fit onto the PLCE side (or be the right size to allow me to stitch on QR buckles) or, if there is one that will mount to the MOLLE on the back?

Thanks all,

Ollie

 

[TeeDee]

Have also set up a range and getting better.

Interested in what you come up with.

 

[bobnewboy]

When I started field archery, I used a canvas bag very similar to this from Merlin Archery:

Avalon Tyro A3 Recurve Case | Merlin Archery

The tyro A³ recurve soft slip style case, with an external pocket for accessories and separate arrow tube storage.

www.merlinarchery.co.uk

I would carry the riser, two sets of limbs, string(s), tab, bracer, a strong bladed knife, plus arrows. In my case I modified it with a sling so I could wear it across the back of my shoulders while I rode my motorcycle to shoots. It served for a couple of years until I changed over to the English longbow class. Oddly that coincided with buying my first car

 

[sunndog]

Take a walk round a big fishing shop. They have some really cool rod bags with long pockets and such

 

[Wayne]

I just use an arrow tube to keep the arrow together and bow sock. Noting fancy.

 

[Herman30]

I would encourage to look at bags for music instruments. Or bags for sporting stuff.

 

[Damascus]

What are your diy skills like? A piece of down pipe for the arrows and a custom roll with pockets for your bow, keep it simple and just cover the pipe with a cloth pocket to make it look neat. Any one with a sewing machine could knock one out in a short time, just find the right material to your taste and would be cheaper than buying.

 

[birchwood]

I have one of the telescopic art tubes with a shoulder strap that I put mine in. Just wrap the bow in a cloth to stop it rattling about.

 

[Dave Budd]

You can actually get rucksack style bow bags that have extra pockets and stuff that you can fill with bushcraft gear