Fly In Hunt w/woods

[Solitude]

Heading in on a fly in Alaska caribou hunt September 1st. Been on this hunt a couple of times. Last leg of the journey is in a two seater. Limited space, but need to keep the arrows as safe as possible.

Curious what type of arrow tube(s) you guys use for your WOOD arrows & feathers? On the past two trips I ran carbons and feathers and/or trad vanes. Perhaps it’s more or less the same, but perhaps there is a significant difference?

I am thinking of bringing a couple of the standard Easton tubes. Curious if there are any other arrow tube product I should look into and consider?

Thanks for your opinions & input!

 

[mgmicky]

Hopefully you are not flying Air Canada?! I flew to New Brunswick for a bear hunt a few years ago and had a terrible experience with my longbow and wood arrows. Arrows were in a Simmons tube quiver, which was inside a Far North hard case that I thought was bombproof. I’m not sure how, but somehow they broke all of the arrows and damaged the bow. I don’t know how much more protection I could have provided. Not trying to discourage you from taking the woodies, but my experience made my decision of carbons and aluminum after that. Gold luck on your hunt!

 

[smoke]

I've always used a pvc tube. I seal (glue) one end with a hard cap and the other with just a hardcap that is duct taped on - lots of tape. I also label the heck out of it and stick it in my large bag with other gear so it doesn't get separated.

 

[North Idaho Stickbow]

I would second the PVC pipe if I were flying with mine.

 

[Solitude]

Dang mgmicky! Someone wanted to snap those if they were in a Far North Case! The Far North case I own is a PVC tube with a canvas wrap with zippered end wraps. Someone could open the end I guess, pull out the arrows and snap them....but they would need to be pretty evil. I bought their shorter case a few years ago for a 3 piece take down & arrows, but taking a two piece on this trip so its just a bit too short. In addition, I am trying to keep the luggage weight down to not hit overage charges where possible.

I am a big fan of placing 1) My pack with arrow tube and trad bow inside a locked duffel to keep things disguised or 2) In a large locked SKB case that has a handgun if I am in grizz country. Both these options have worked well for me with Alaska Airlines into Alaska and the lower 48. Weight seems to always an issue.

Sounds like a thin walled hardware store PVC tube is probably the smarter approach vs the Easton tube.

Thanks guys.

 

[Kevin Dill]

I've traveled (flown) many times with wood arrows. On every trip I simply used an MTM Ultra Compact Arrow Case and have never had one problem. I take a maximum of 12 arrows on any hunt lasting 2-3 weeks.

 

[SliverShooter]

I always travel with and use wood, cane, or boo arrows, never had any issues. Carry them in an architects plan case (Picture below) I borrowed from my wife around 2004 and never returned. It is light weight, sturdy, fits a dozen arrows, spare tabs, and arm guard. Twelve arrows are a tight fit, crushing the feathers a little, but quality feathers recover quickly. Like KD, a dozen arrows are enough for several weeks in the field……if I limit my shots at grouse high in the trees.

 

[Huntfun]

I use only wood arrows w/ feather fletching and do as Kevin does... MTM Ultra Compact Arrow Case...with zero issues. I have packed this in a duffle bag with other gear/clothes and taken as checked luggage on many flights to hunts and shipped it out in advance without issue.

 

[Shawn Hultquist]

I use the one from 3rivers for bow and arrows. Works great


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[Solitude]

Dang, the MTM case is even made in the USA, going to order one up!! Thanks everyone!