Is A Hard Bow Case Best?

Now that you have finished the effort of getting a nice bow you should make sure and protect your investment. Your bow can give years of enjoyment, so just make sure to take care of the things you own. There are a few features that you want in bow cases and these are the things that you should look for.

Features to look for include:

Level of protection
Extra room
The weight
Fits your bow
Value
Fits your needs the best

There are two different types of cases. Hard cases and soft cases. Both cases have their good sides but will not work for every situation. What you want to find is the case that covers as many of your needs as possible. If you will be carrying you bow a lot, then the soft case will be better. If the bow will get banged around a lot or stored for a long time, then a hard case would be an appropriate choice.

The hard bow case

The hard bow case is heavy and very sturdy. You will get the most protection from this type of case.

The pros: It has an increased amount of protection for your bow. The bow inside will be very well protected from being crushed. Water damage should not be an issue. Many of the hard cases also have space built-in for your arrows. This type of case is good for storage, throwing the bow in with other hunting or camping gear, and piece of mind.

The cons: The case is normally fitted and there is not much extra room. Hard cases are heavier and can be bulkier than a soft case. Another problem is that many bows have to be taken apart to fit in the bow case. Extras like the quiver, stabilizer, and sometimes even the sight have to be taken off to fit. Some people get an over sized case to deal with this problem, but might still be a challenge if you have a larger bow.

I would recommend something like the SKB hunter bow case for a hard bow case.

The soft case

The soft bow case provides a lower level of protection, but some good options. The case is normally pretty dust proof and water-resistant.

The pros: The soft case is light weight and has additional pockets for extras and arrows. In soft cases like the Primos soft bow case that I recommend. Most people can fit their bow in with the stabilizer, quiver, and other extras still attached. It is great if you need to carry your bow a long distance or if you do not want the hassle of needing to re attach things all the time.

The cons: The case is not designed to protect against getting knocked around. That is why it is called a soft case. There will be padding inside the case and there are normally straps to secure the bow just don"t put other gear on top of the case. You will probably want an arrow container to put into one of the pockets of the case. The case is not completely waterproof, but that is completely irrelevant most of the time.

The final choice comes down to what you need and want to do. Both types are good, but one will better fit your needs. Feel free to get both cases if you want. I hope this helps you in deciding what bow case you want.