I have 2 ScentBlocker suits one for early season and one for late season. I do not think it makes me invisible to the deer so I also use sprays (scent-a-way oderless spray) and cover scents (both deer and raccoon urine).
I use scent eliminator type soaps for showers and my clothing. And of course I always play the wind the best I can.
I have a fleece Scent Lok combination that I've had for 3/4 years. I wear it more out of comfort than for anything else. I do use the soaps and sprays when I have time. If I'm heading out after work, I try and use the wind.
i have 2 pair SB early seaon pants 1 early shirt and a mid season suit...i dont depend on those all the way though i still use my scent away detergent and spary along with there body wash and soaps. but i still watch the wind more than anything
I'll be wearing the Scent-Blocker Bone Collector stuff this fall most likely, in addition to my Scent-Lok lined Gray Wolf gear. Personally I don't hunt without it, but that's just me. Whatever floats your boat and gets the job done is all that matters. I've found that carbon clothing threads are a lot like religion and politics - nobody ever wins and everyone ends up getting their e-feelings hurt.
Nope, I don't use any of it. The only thing I do use is the scent-free soap, and clothing wash. I probably won't buy any-more clothing wash after I run out. I will use baking soda, because it does the EXACT same thing. The only reason I use the scent-elimination soap is because you I haven't been able to find any unscented generic soap - and I don't exactly want to add scent to my clothing / body. You can use what you want, but I can assure you it doens't make the least bit of difference in a whitetails ability to detect human scent on the ground or in your air-stream. Blood hound scent-capabilities boys! You need to be in an air-tight bubble with a resperator if you wanted to reduce the amount of scent to the point that it would make a difference.
Honestly, i cant afford it. 19 years old, college, small town fire department pay supplented by Marc's...scent blocking anything isnt an option. Playing the wind is more my game right now.
I wear SL camo and use the Hunters Specialties soap,laundry detergent and spray.I also wash and spray all my gear that goes into the woods with me. When I'm not hunting my clothes are stored in HS scent safe green bags.My gear is stored in giant ziploc bags and then put in an airtight plastic bin. My boots also get stored in ziploc bags inside a plastic bin. I get dressed when I arrive at my hunting area. Nothing ever touches the inside of my vehicle.I don't think you can totally eliminate your scent but every bit helps. I think it makes the deer think you are farther away than you really are if they happen to smell you and that might be all you need for the deer to come within bow range. This may sound like a lot of work but since I've been doing it this way I have never had deer downwind of me snorting away and I see alot of deer coming from downwind and not even pay attention to me.I have also seen a lot more deer and bigger bucks including the 161" 15 point that I shot on public land in NY !!
Good advice. I try to get dressed after exiting my vehicle, even in 20 degree weather! I am looking to buy those large ziplock bags for my clothes/boots this year and will place them inside the plastic tubs I already use.
I don't go about it too fanatically. I usually start about 2-3wks before season removing any and all laundry products from the laundry room that contain perfumes or dyes. Then wear both X-Scent base layers and socks, spray boots and hat with "Autumn/fall blend" and/or some earth scent, pull on a first layer, drive to hunting spot, Get out, pull on my outer layer, pull the boots out of the truck, in the box I bought them in, put them on, and put hte box back in the truck. The one thing that I do that MANY others don't do is wear a facemask at all times when hunting, which helps to contain a little of the odor from our breath.
No, I don't use the clothing, but I do use spray and soap.. I store my hunting clothes in an airtight bin with leaves, sticks, and little dirt inside.
