Trophy Ridge Hex Light Quiver Review

Although I’m a gear junkie and have been bowhunting for nearly 20 years (since I was legally allowed to do so at age 12), I’ve never given too much thought to the quiver I’ve used to hold my arrows. Every other aspect of my bow – sight, rest, stabilizers – I tested and researched in detail. But not quivers.

Mostly, I attribute this to my hunting style. I’m primarily an eastern whitetail hunter, so most of my time afield is spent hanging in a tree saddle attempting to ambush a skittish buck. And I’ve always removed my quiver from my bow as soon as I reach hunting height. So, it’s been an after-thought. I’ve practiced without a quiver, hunted without a quiver, and really only needed a quiver to get my arrows from the truck to the tree.

But my needs have recently changed. I’m happy to say that I’ll be bowhunting desert bighorn sheep in Sonora, Mexico next winter. I got stupidly lucky and won the hunt, and I’ve been feverishly preparing ever since. Of course, sheep hunting requires a completely different style than eastern whitetails, and my quiver will play a much more significant role in that hunt than I’m used to. Knowing my quiver would remain on my bow throughout the hunt and during the shot, I had three requirements: lightweight, sits tight to the bow, and easy on-and-off when needed. These criteria led me to the Trophy Ridge Hex Light Quiver.

Trophy Ridge Hex Light Quiver | Design

The Trophy Ridge Hex Light quiver meets the above requirements and more. According to my scale, it weighs under 14 ounces, mounting hardware included. It’s skeletonized in every way possible, but it doesn’t feel at all fragile. It’s also incredibly modular. Everything is adjustable: height on the bow, distance off the bow, and right or left-handedness.

The height adjustability was welcomed. I was able to slide the quiver up or down to accommodate the length of my arrows. Doing so allowed the quiver and arrows to mount perfectly between the top and bottom cams of the bow, reducing the likelihood of nocks and vanes digging into the ground. I knew I wanted a quiver to mount as close to the riser as possible. Like I said, I don’t typically practice or hunt with my quiver attached, so mounting the unit close to the riser would ensure the bow remained as balanced as possible – important for accuracy, especially at longer ranges. The quiver bracket uses a dovetail system to allow the shooter to slide and secure the quiver as close to the riser/strings as possible without making contact. I experienced no change in point of impact or trouble in aiming while shooting with the quiver on the bow.

Finally, the mounting system to secure the quiver to the bow is pretty ingenious. The system (which is completely adjustable) uses posts and friction to rotate and lock the quiver into place. While I think the quiver sits tightly on its own, an additional locking switch makes sure that tugs or bumps from brush and falls won’t knock the quiver loose. I haven’t noticed any vibration or loosening from the mount as I’ve been practicing in the backyard. I feel completely comfortable shooting with the quiver attached to the bow, and I expect that I won’t really notice it while spot and stalk hunting sheep next winter.

Trophy Ridge Hex Light Quiver | Other Features

Along with the above, the Trophy Ridge Hex Light Quiver has some other features that really impressed me. First, I shoot micro-diameter arrows, and I’ve had issues in the past with rubber brackets not holding my arrows securely. The Hex Light actually ships with a rubber insert specially made for micro-diameter arrows. However, the standard insert held my arrows firmly, and I’m going to leave it on there. If/when the rubber loosens its grip on my arrows, I’ll switch to the micro-diameter insert.

Next (and where the Hex Light gets its name) are a number of green LEDs in the quiver’s hood. The quiver has three LEDs on the top of the hood, and one inside the hood. Two buttons on the top of the hood toggle the LEDs on and off. The three LEDs on top provide a flashlight of sorts for hunters entering and exiting the woods. The internal LED allows the hunter to see where they’re placing the broadhead in the hood when returning an arrow after a hunt. I like to keep light to a minimum as I enter and exit a setup. I only turn my light on when completely necessary. The lighted quiver should provide just enough light to avoid obstacles when moving through the dark, while also keeping my other hand free for extra stability or to move brush out of the way.

Finally, the quiver has a thick rope loop above the hood. Since I’m totally comfortable shooting with the quiver on my bow, I’ll likely return to hunting without it as I settle into my ‘normal’ style of hunting again. I think it makes my bow more maneuverable, especially when hunting from a tree saddle. The loop provides the perfect place to hang the quiver in a quickly accessible spot when removed.