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Best scent camo clothing for bowhunting?

18K views 68 replies 24 participants last post by  SD BowHunter  
#1 ·
I am looking to buy a complete set of camo for bow hunting. What is the best scent covering clothing out there for mild weather conditions?
 
#4 ·
Scentblocker for sure works. Yes yes the wind of course is best but you can control if a deer circles you to try and catch your wind. I truly believe in scentblocker though
 
#6 ·
Save yourself alot of money and just buy the nicest set of camo you can find. The scent eliminating clothing especially carbon based just does not work its that simple.
 
#10 ·
How you say it doesn't work? Give me your analysis
 
#7 ·
Buy some good silver impregnated base layers and a comforable outter layer. Dont listen to the brain washed, gulable, ignorant, kool aid drinking carbon clothing wearers. Carbon clothing has been proven not to work, so hunt the wind and save your money for some extra gear.
 
#8 ·
yes I spent the money and all that bla bla bla but I use all scent-lok in vertigo camo and I have had my best season so far with it so either i got better or the scent lok seems to work ill go with both LOL
 
#13 ·
It is not those who are set in their ways my friend. Its a simple scientific fact you can not reactivate carbon with a dryer! If you like it because you think the garment is nice and don't mind paying for scent lok than thats fine. But if you think its absorbing your odor than you are wrong!
 
#12 ·
The only thing you need is Scent Blocker type insulated underwear base layers.
Wash everything in scent free detergent or baking soda
Store your clothes in scent free totes or duffel bags
When you get into your stand, spray yourself down with scent eliminator spray.
Done
 
#14 ·
In my opinion, there is no clothing that is going to help at all with covering human scent nor are there any sprays, cover scents or anything else that work. I think that the hunting industry has very successfully marketed all sorts of gadgets and gizmos for hunters most of which do not work at all especially when considering scent. There is nothing that can hide your scent from a deer. Just hunt the wind and try to remain as scent free as possible. A deer can smell better than a dog. A drug sniffing dog can smell cocaine totally submerged in gasoline inside a gas tank of a vehicle. If a dog can smell cocaine that is completely covered in gasoline, then what in the world do you think you would have to do to hide your scent from a deer? Based on this comparison, it is impossible unless you wore a totally sealed hazmat suit. Save your money!
 
#15 ·
Buy merino wool base layers. They are $$. Then buy a vest or pull over of your choice. Then pick an jacket and pants or bibs of your choice. Spray with scent killer. Store clothes in scent proof bag and hunt the wind. I'd rather spend the money on comfortable, technical clothing. I had scent lok. Sold it all.

Minus 33 wool
Arctic shield outerwear
Cabelas winds stopper pull over
 
#16 ·
Well I am not sure about working or not I was pretty much a pain in my own butt about scent control before I got my suit have not seen much of a difference in using it. But it is very comfortable clothing and would recommend it to anybody but make sure you get it on a deal they always have it on sale some where but I do have a question I got mine 6 years ago savannah series and when I have washed it there are these little bb size beads in the material I know its the carbon how can you stop this from happening and does the newer stuff do this or have they fixed it and does any body have any of it with wind stopper material in it how well does it work with it in it thanks
 
#19 ·
I do like cover scents and washing and storing my stuff to eliminate as much user as possible. Some people on here are correct...you''ll never completely eliminate all human oder. But...you will reduce it and possibly not spook the deer as much or confusing them as to your exact location. I say go for it and try some, it can't hurt to try!
 
#21 ·
I've shot many a deer from 10-20 yards away after a night of heavy partying... Staying out all night in a smoke filled bar, reeking of cologne, cheap perfume, cigarettes, and cheap beer. Never actually going to sleep... just coming in at 4:30am, throwing on my hunting clothes and into the woods. What do you think the deer thought when they smelled me?
 
#26 ·
I personally love ASAT camo but own Cabelas silet sued in Realtree AP and have been very pleased with that as well. The sitka gear has always intrigued me but never can pull the trigger on the price

You will not find a bettern Pattern than ASAT the Elite ultimate jacket and Pants are both very nice.

http://astacamo.stores.yahoo.net/asat-elite-series-coming-soon.html
 
#28 ·
I've owned 3 "scent control" suits in the past before I did any research on how they work. I didn't notice any difference with them or since going back to non "scent control" clothing.

It doesn't work and you can easily research the subject to confirm it....FACT!
 
#29 ·
ASAT camo,large break up patterns, I think I am going to try and make some of my own over the winter. some greens for early and browns for later. how cool is that if you can blend your self into your surroundings with out the use of commercial products.
 
#33 ·
if you want scent control clothing such as scentblocker or scentlok let us know we are running some christmas specials
 
#36 ·
I love the fact that the "nay-sayers" jumped in to tell you not to waste your money on carbon based clothing.
I'm willing to bet 95% of them have not used it.
My 15 years expierence with Scent-Lok tells me it works, and works well.
If you follow the recommendations for use and storage you will be amazed what the results will be.
I got busted all the time before I started using Scent-Lok. Even with my BEST attempts at being scent free and playing the wind.
One piece of advice....wear the headcover. If you don't, you might as well not use any carbon based clothing.
 
#43 ·
I have had good luck with Scent-Lok and Scentblocker.
 
#45 ·
Forget all the scent absorbing clothes and sprays. Just do what the indians and pilgrims did. Start a small leaf/wood fire and smoke your gear, then just let it hang outside for a couple days. A "LITE" smokey smell is not distressing to deer. I also will keep my gear in a bag with baking soda. It has worked for years for me. Deer will smell it and look but they do not associate it with humans....unless you move!
 
#46 ·
Forget all the scent absorbing clothes and sprays. Just do what the indians and pilgrims did. Start a small leaf/wood fire and smoke your gear, then just let it hang outside for a couple days. A "LITE" smokey smell is not distressing to deer. I also will keep my gear in a bag with baking soda. It has worked for years for me. Deer will smell it and look but they do not associate it with humans....unless you move![/QUOT
 
#50 ·
scent lok and blocker make great comfortable clothing. Not sure about the scent, I hang my stuff outside and then in XXL ziplocks or totes. UA also makes comfortable 'scent' clothing.
 
#53 ·
Tell help the OP out with the question..

Keep an eye on Dick's Sporting Goods hunting closeout around the end of the year. I've gotten crazy deals on scent lok and blocker clothing. Talking $179 pants for $39 type deals. If you have one close, ask a sales associate when they'll start marking stuff down??
 
#54 ·
Back to the original topic : For light weight, comfortable, quiet camo, I really like my Cabela's Legacy Fleece. I use the version with the wind blocking lining. It is a little noisier with this lining than it is without it, but I feel it is worth it for my uses. For even lighter duty, I also like Cabela's Silent Weave.

As far as Scent Lok, etc, get what you think is comfortable and don't worry about the name. I've never bought into the "carbon" clothing idea personally, but one of my closest hunting partners won't go in the woods without it ... including the headcover, of course, as someone else mentioned. He feels it helps him and that is all that really matters.