Tactical Compact Modern Longbow
Our most compact design that fits into most daypacks
Stores 3 full takedown arrows inside the riser (sold separately)
Requires one limb to be flipped. See video below
No tools required
Robust and durable compared to organic bows/limbs
Made in the USA
Limited lifetime warranty to original owner
Corrosion resistant materials
100% Ambidextrous when fitted with left and right rests
Bow type - Modern Longbow
Storage - Able to store 3 full takedown arrows inside the riser
Draw weight - 40, 45, 50 and 55 pounds at 28 inch draw (New archers see note at bottom regarding poundage choice).
Maximum draw length - 31 inches
Bow Length - 60 inches (strung), 21 (inches folded/stored)
Brace Height - 7-8 inches recommended depending on your draw length
Arrows speed - Up to 200 ft/s for 50 pound version and up to 210 ft/s for 55 pound version
String compatibility - B50 Dacron 16 strand endless loop only
Backpack/storage bag - Camo carry case (pattern may vary from photo shown) with adjustable straps and fully closing storage compartment for string and other accessories.
Strung bow weight - 1kg (2.2 pounds)
Requires reversal of one limb during assembly using a hand tightened retaining pin and screw. That's the secret to how we got such a long bow down to only 21".
Riser and limb holding brackets - Aerospace Grade T6 Aluminium with non-reflective surface.
Limbs - USA made from the same high quality composite material that is used by nearly all of the big names in the compound bow industry.
Hardware - The retaining pin and retaining pin screw are made of blackened marine grade 316 stainless steel.
Limb securing bolts - The limb securing bolts are made from a high tension steel which offers a high degree of safety to ensure compliance in the field and only requires a light oil from time to time.
What you get:
- SAS Tactical Survival Bow in your choice of draw weight
- Camo Carry Case, Backpack and Quiver (pattern and color may vary from photo)
- 16 Strand B50 Dacron Endless loop 60" String
- Fred Bear All Weather arrow rest to initial chosen handedness (spares and RH/LH options sold separately)1
- brass nock set with black inner (inside the string bag)1
- riser end caps (must be removed when shooting)2
- Velcro security strap1
- owners manual1
- A limited lifetime warranty to the original owner. (Bow only).
- Arrows are NOT i ncluded, but may shown in photos or Youtube videos for demonstration only.
WHY YOU’RE BUYING FROM STAY READY.
We aren’t the Amazon of survival. We’re a small, opinionated shop that carries gear we’d stake our own lives on — and we back every piece with real support.
Curated
Every brand we carry has been vetted in the field by our team. If it doesn’t pass our 30-day use test, we don’t stock it.
Authenticated
Factory-direct from authorized dealers. No grey-market, no refurb, no knockoffs. Your warranty is real.
Supported
Real humans on phone, text, and email — seven days a week. We carry this gear ourselves and we stand behind it.
American
HQ in California. Orders ship from our US warehouse. US-based customer care.
TAKEDOWN SURVIVAL BOWS
When survival matters, your gear can't fail. The only takedown survival bows built in the USA.
Survival Archery Systems (SAS) builds compact takedown survival bows out of Kentucky — the Tactical, Recon, Ranger, Scout, and Atmos models — engineered for bug-out bags, expedition kits, and anywhere a folded-down bow needs to deploy fast. Every bow is cut from aerospace-grade aluminum, paired with U.S.-made composite limbs and stainless steel hardware. Non-organic materials throughout for long-term storage. Across the full lineup, SAS reports a 0% field failure rate.
- Built in Kentucky, USA
- Lineup: Tactical, Recon, Ranger, Scout, and Atmos takedown bows
- Aerospace-grade aluminum + US-made composite limbs
- Non-organic materials for long-term storage
- 0% reported field failure rate
Answers, straight up.
Product-specific questions on the left. Shopping with SRO on the right. Both open-ended — hit us if we missed one.
How long does shipping take?
Most orders process within 1–3 business days from our warehouse. From there: 5–7 business days economy, 2–3 business days expedited, or overnight if you need it fast. Free economy shipping on orders over $150 (contiguous US). Alaska, Hawaii, and Pro Eagle / freight items are quoted at checkout. You’ll get a tracking number and link the moment your order ships.
What’s your return policy?
30 days from the day your order arrives. Gear has to come back unused, with all original tags, stickers, and packaging intact. For standard items we’ll send a prepaid return label and deduct return shipping from your refund. Oversized or freight returns are on you, unless the item showed up damaged, defective, or wrong — in which case we cover it.
Refunds hit your original payment method within 10 business days of approval.
What can’t I return?
Final-sale items, gift cards, food and drink products, personal-care items, anything customized or engraved, briefs (hygiene), and hazardous materials. If you’re not sure whether something qualifies, email us before you order — we’ll tell you straight.
Do you ship outside the contiguous US?
Yes. Alaska, Hawaii, and US territories ship on freight-quoted rates calculated after checkout. International orders are available worldwide at variable rates; duties and import fees are the customer’s responsibility. EU customers get a 14-day cancellation window per EU consumer law, on top of our standard return policy.
My package arrived damaged — what now?
Email info@stayreadyoutdoors.com within 7 days of delivery with your order number and clear photos of the damage (product + packaging). We’ll replace, refund, or ship a return label on us — no back-and-forth. Damaged, defective, or wrong-item claims never cost you shipping.
Can I talk to a human before buying?
Yes. Email info@stayreadyoutdoors.com — we answer every message ourselves, usually within a few hours during business days. We carry this gear, we use this gear, and we’d rather talk you out of a kit that doesn’t fit your mission than sell you the wrong one.
Do you offer a military/first-responder discount?
Yes. Active-duty and veteran military, police, fire, EMS, and medical first responders get 15% off every order. Verify through GovX at checkout — one-time, secure, and reusable across thousands of brands. Discount applies automatically once you’re verified.