Scent Lok questions

My own research into carbon based odor control has so far lead me to believe that at best it provides only temporary effect no matter what the manufacturers say. I've had deer approach to within literally spittin' distance one day, then shy away from me the very next despite every precaution I took to avoid contamination. The vast majority of the odor we emit comes from our noses and mouths anyway, so I don't waste my money buying those carbon suits, I just eat apples on stand and use baking soda for my clothing and showering rinse. The results have been the same.

I bought a suit and tried it out and found it made no real difference.... after researcghing the idea of scent control clothing I found several studies that show that it does not work..... Who is to say who is right or wrong on this... I can only speak for myself here when I say I did not see any where near enough difference for the amount of money I spent.... Like was said earlier.. wash you cloths in baking soda it kills oder and does not fade the colors.... I also use a good cover scent and spray my boots and pant legs liberally.....

hey mrfixit , trust me on this tip, RUBBER BOOTS and GLOVES are more important than a scent-loc suit, while scouting your area, hanging tree stands, and when its time to hunt, wear these idems and you will not contaminate your honey hole and of course pay attention to the wind, back in the dey that all i did was mess up the places i wanted to hunt,and i never give it any thought about what scent i left(use to wear leather boots) after i climbed down out of the tree. i use a climber summit viper ,after the evening hunt and i know i will be back in the morning,i remove my stand and hide it ,(use to leave it at bottom of tree(bad mistake),(scent is all over the seat) so when deer pass in the dark and maybe after i leave they will not be spooked,when i return to hunt the next morning, its helped me alot since i started thinking about scent. hope this helps you out, its works for me and good luck........TAKE A YOUNGSTER ON YOUR NEXT OUTDOOR EXPERIENCE.........turkey scout

Here's a couple of interesting articles I found while researching scent control products. After reading them, I decided not to spend the money and instead concentrate on washing my hunting clothes in non-scented detergent, bathing with non-scented soap, and spraying down well with a scent killer spray:

www.outdoorscentral.com/artman/publish/article_169.shtml

www.fastestbows.com/articles/corrigan/scent_suits.htm

It works..I've shot deer at 15yrds on the ground, with deer downwind, using Scent Blocker..IMO it works and I've proven it to myself many times. You hvae to keep it clean, like anything.

Good read. I for one have always thought this stuff is just another gimmick.

More to it than carbon and if you give it some thought you can see what is going on. For instance the fabric is kind of different isn't it, there's a reason. Have you cooked it yet? How'd it smell? Quit a bit to it, if it is known other items of the same quality can be used. Just look at how similar the lining is to other things like under armor, same tight weave. Some times I wear more than one layer along with multiple under garment layers. Got to be very hard for stink to get out when the wind can't get in.

One thing about the stuff is washing it, do it only when it's visibly soiled, I don't wash mine more than twice a year. Keep it clean and stored and only put it on when entering the woods and take it of when your not hunting, doing something like gutting. Cook it as many times as you want, it's washing that kills the carbon.

Is it worth retail, maybe. I find the stuff for around forty or fifty bucks an item but I bought most of mine when there was a huge debate on it's effectiveness and sales were effected.

I also use Hawg's Vanishing hunter. One of the only scent killers you can gargle with.

i think it would do the same as using scent block. you can also get scent free gun that blocks your scent. i shot a deer sncking on spicy summer sausage downwind. sometimes their just plain stupid

Saying deer are stupid is very ignorent because if they were so stupid then everyone could bow hunt and be succesful.....or everyone would have a big buck so i think you are mistaken and disrespectful to say a deer is stupid.