I am trying to develop a scent control plan and was running into some problems. I was wondering what some of you did for storing your clothes. A lot of bins aren't very airtight, so i wasn't sure on just a tote. I do have some big ziploc bags but just cannot get the plastic smell out. And also, i have scent lok base layers and carbon lined outerwear. Should i keep the base layers, outerwear, and regular camo all separate??
fightinsquirrels, I use the H.S. Scent-Safe Bag. It has double zippers and does a great job of staying air tight. Here is a link. http://www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product_10151_-1_10001_96030____SearchResults P.S. your username is awesome
i use the Tinks brand scent bag, but all of them work well! i know what you mean about the plastic smell! try putting some leaves in your totes (i try to put them in FROM the area i hunt) that will put a little mother nature in there!!
I use a tote that locks down on the handle sides from Target with a earth scent wafer in them. It's always done the trick but Walmart sells the HS bag like OKbowhunter is talking about for 34 bucks I think.
I use the HS Scent-Safe bag. Like OK said, it has double zippers and is virtually scent-proof. It's also nice and big so I can stuff quite a bit of clothing in it. We have them for sale here for $38.99 (and you can still use your 5% member discount too). http://www.bowhunting.com/shopping/Products/Hunters-Specialties-Scent-Safe-Deluxe-Bag__HS-BAG.aspx
I'm using a variety of different things. It has taken me a few years to come up with the right system, but what I'm doing this year really works well for me. I like those HS bags, but I have to use a system that won't take a lot of space in my car, I don't have a truck bed to throw everything into. For my backpack, boots, and safety harness, I have a large tupperware plastic container that I store them in. I lay a thin layer of baking soda in the bottom, and every time I open it to put gear back in, I pour a bit more baking soda in the bottom. I keep the box of baking soda in there inside a ziplock baggie to keep it fresh. Nothing is outside of this container unless I'm outside and getting dressed to head into the woods, other than that the container stays closed at all times. For my base layers, socks, hats, gloves, and facemasks, I wash everything and put in individual quart or gallon sized ziplock bags. I usually spray a squirt of scent killer inside each ziplock bag before putting the clothes in. Once they are all bagged seperately, I put all the ziplock bags neatly inside a duffel bag that I have. I only wear each baselayer article of clothing for one sit, and then it gets tossed into the duffel loose, not in a ziplock bag so I can wash it again later. Again, everything stays sealed up unless I'm getting ready to head to the woods. I will put my base layer on inside camp before I step outside just so I don't have to go outside in my birthday suit, but that is the only thing that gets exposed to the inside of camp, and it's only for a minute or two. For all my middle and outer layer clothing, I will usually wear 2-3 times between washes. These also never see the inside of camp, I store them outside camp in the bags and after showering will head outside and change into them there just before heading to the woods. I have 2x of those roll top airtight scent lok storage bags. They store in my car very well and compress everything down so they aren't bulky. Between the 2x bags, I can fit about 4-5 days worth of outer and middle layers inside. If I'm hunting any longer than that, I have access to a washer/dryer at my camp so we just do a laundry run there, or a laundromat if we are elsewhere. Below is a pic of one of these style of bags.
Matt - I have two of the same Scent-Lok bags that you use for the same purpose. I use them to store a lot of my outerwear. They're especially handy for short trips to and from my local spots when I don't want to lug my big HS bag, or my even bigger ScenTote bag that's big enough to fit a weeks' worth of stuff into. Much like you, I like the SL bag because it compresses everything down nice, is air tight, and when the top is latched it makes a nice handle too. :D Good choice my man.
This is great if you're not wearing activated-carbon clothing, and I used to do it all the time. IN fact, I still store my fanny pack/backpack this way. But with any type of Scent-Lok/Scent-Blocker clothing OR the undergarments you'll be wearing you don't want to have them anywhere near any sort of scent wafer. This is where something like the Scent-Lok bag, HS bag, or a ScenTote comes in handy. They're designed specifically to be air-tight and prevent foreign odors from getting into your carbon clothing. They are a must-have if you're using this type of gear in order for it to be effective.
I just use a tote, & actually go out into the forest & put a little of the top layer of dirt located by pine trees. Have you ever scrapped the dirt around to make it a little more quiet standing. It's a real strong odor "earth" I scoop a bucket full of pine cones, needles & the compost just under the pine needles. Everything in the box smell just like that in a couple of days. I leave my carbon suit out so that it stays neutral & is able to absorb human odor. If you actually believe that carbon can be activated by heating it up in a dryer, I figure that the carbon can only absorb so much odor & then won't be able to hold human scent. So I keep it outside on a hanger.
Thanks for the advice guys, Matt i really like your idea of putting everything in separate bags that is directly against the skin.
I don't see anyone on here that says they are using the ScentLok tub. I am really curious how well that works.
buddy of mine uses it but for the money i'll just keep my way. nice thing bout it is that it has carbon material in there, but not very large...he uses like 3 of them
