3rd Age Dunedain Back Quiver - Take IV

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Manveruon
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Re: 3rd Age Dunedain Back Quiver - Take IV

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I mean, I tend to draw inspiration wherever it pops up, really, and at least there was some thought put into the functionality of his kit, but I certainly understand a desire for originality.

In any case, care to share youe thoughts on a solution? Or do you want to try it out first?
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A little bit of proof-in-the-pudding from a day hike last week I went on to snag a couple of photos to wrap up the recently posted newsletter.

This does conclude that yes, I've gone back to a horseshoe roll. My snapsack mounts to the hardware on my new quiver strap since it runs as my tumpline did, over-left-shoulder-under-right-arm. I've never cared for the snapsack being under my left arm...that arm needs to be able to hang low more frequently to manage the sword in-scabbard while meandering through brush, navigating crowded taverns, etc. What the horseshoe roll doesn't do, here, is affect the arrows in any way now. It gets lifted up and over them, and they, in turn, keep it from crowding my neck. Happy balance.
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On the other end, where the roll is tied together at my hip, I can still reach my seax...it's not forced here, but sits here casually. I'll never snag that handle on brush again.
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Quiver is barely noticeable. I'm shocked, but beyond pleased.
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Re: 3rd Age Dunedain Back Quiver - Take IV

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Very nice, I like it.
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Re: 3rd Age Dunedain Back Quiver - Take IV

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Nice! Can’t argue with the practicality of the horseshoe roll. Out of curiosity, where does your water supply hang?
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Re: 3rd Age Dunedain Back Quiver - Take IV

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Not shown, but generally on my right shoulder atop the roll. Last thing I put on every time.
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Re: 3rd Age Dunedain Back Quiver - Take IV

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Greg wrote:Not shown, but generally on my right shoulder atop the roll. Last thing I put on every time.
I find that to be one of the added advantages of the horseshoe in that it serves as a bit of load bearing padding. I my case it’s for my water bag and scrip.
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