Backpack with w/Bow

[Arturher25]

First time going archery elk hunting. I was curious to know or see (if you have pics) of your backpacking set-up with a bow.

How do you secure it your pack? I see guys on shows walking around with their hands free a lot, but rarely get a chance to see how they secure it without messing up the many moving parts.

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[PathFinder]

You can run it either way, I'm starting to prefer running it on top horizontally when I'm not in timber.
Vertical:Hang it from some sort of strap on bottom, then just pull it tight to the pack with horizontal straps.
Horizontal: Set it on top of the pack, use and over the top strap to hold it there. Side compression straps around the stabilizer will hold it vertical.

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[realunlucky]

I like vertical and secured for long moves in the wide open I often just throw it horizontal on top and it balances it self nicely. I carry it in my hand if I'm not just rolling country though.

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[GrumpyHiker]

I added vertical straps to my pack for this reason. I always run straps through the frame and never across strings or leverage points on the sight, balancer, or quiver. The straps make an X across my pack/bow and support the load with the frame of the bow.

Not quick access by any means but I anticipate when I will need the bow and prepare accordingly.