Right then. I will soon be cutting the pieces for a new quiver. It will be based on a stone age quiver carried by Ötzi the Iceman...with a few modifications to suit my own needs. The overall shape and structure will be essentially correct...certain details will change and decoration will be entirely my own.
More than likely I will use my elk hide...although I do have other leather to use if I so choose. I am after making it capable of holding up to two dozen arrows...at the least a dozen and a half. Ötzi had 14 arrows in his quiver.
Once I have it sorted out I will, of course, use it at the range..extensively. And during the hunt. A thorough field test.
Also in line; a new medicine bag, strike-a-light pouch, and archer's bag. As to the last, one of the mods I plan to put into the quiver is in the interior flap that covers the flights of the arrows....I will build a spare string pouch into it.
I will take photos along the way, as well as photos when at the range, in and out of garb of various types. There are certain positions I want to photograph for the sake of reference, especially the prone position.
Shooting with my son was a lot of fun. There will be much more of it.
Eledhwen
The Ranger-Harper of Minhiriath
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