IF you really want to know an archer, don’t bother asking about their draw weight or favourite bow brand – just take a peek inside their archery bag.
That’s where the truth hides.
A well-packed bag is like a psychological profile: meticulous organisation, backup tools and enough spare bits to rebuild a small spaceship.
Then there are those who pack like they’re off on a month-long expedition – duct tape, snacks, three towels and a mysterious item that can only be labelled “just in case”.
Everything inside tells a story: how they shoot, how they prepare and how often they’ve learnt lessons the hard way.
Let’s start with the unsung hero – the bow square.
To the untrained eye, it’s just a T-shaped piece of metal or plastic with a few numbers.
To an archer, it’s the difference between a clean shot and an arrow that behaves like it’s had too much coffee.
One edge checks the brace height (the distance between the bowstring and the bow’s grip), the other checks the nocking point (where the arrow clips onto the string).
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