Question Regarding Packing Bow/Arrow

[DrewFS]

Well, I'm prepping for my bow hunting trip so SA in August and I'm trying to figure out how to pack both a crossbow and a recurve plus arrows. Actually it's the arrows that are giving me fits.
My first thought was to use a 1720 Pelican case. As both my crossbow and recurve breakdown I believe I could get the crossbow stock, riser/limbs, and my recurve riser and limbs and maybe the crossbow arrows in this case. I'm not sure if I would have room for 18-24 32" arrows in the case as well though.

I was only planning on checking the bow case and a blue bag and carrying on a midsize backpack with my clothes and binocs.

So looking for any and all advice on how to efficiently pack 2 dozen 32" long arrows, plus 18 or so 18" arrows, a crossbow (broken down), and a recurve bow (broken down). Of all of these items the arrows are the longest, especially if I put them in a separate arrow case (35"-36").

I really appreciate any advice...

Drew

 

[jeff]

I pack two cases, my recurve and arrows and everything that goes with it and about half my clothes to pad everthing in one case then my wheel bow , arrows , release, portable bow press and any thing else and then the other half of my clothes to pad it. That way if either one arrives I have what I need to start hunting. One time my wheel bow arrived 2 and a half days later but I had already shot impala and warthog with the recurve.

 

[Mekaniks]

Have you looked at these?

http://www.nalpak.com/Tuffpak-1245-Bow-Case-w-Cushioned-Handle

 

[DrewFS]

Ok when I first saw the price of that tuffpak I was a little shocked but after doing some research that might just be the ticket. Thanks for the heads up on that!

>>Jeff, what kind of cases are you using?

 

[jeff]

I just use a cheap plano compact bow case and have never had a issue, I think it's because I cram it full of clothes to pad everything and to take up all space, I also put pins through the holes for locks on it for insurance. My recurve I pack in a duffel bag and the arrows in a hard case inside the bag. Nine trips and it's worked ok for me.