People that dump money into it are going to tell you that it's a game changer
People that don't care going to tell you it doesn't matter as it's all about the wind and your body odor, not the clothing

 

Or there are the people that haven't used them and still get really close so just have no interest in trying them because what they are doing is working. They might help....they might not but I'll never know.

 

I personally do not think they do and there is no true way to prove it does. I do know it is an affective way of killing bacteria/body odor on clothes If the ozone is contained in an enclosed environment hence the garment bags.

 

yes it works that doesnt mean you go hunt with wrong wind, but i have seen more deer since ive started using it and ive had deer downwind of me that never smelled me and some that have. im still using the old 230 model.

 

if you believe in it, then it works

 

I hunt with 7 other guys. All 7 have ozonics that they hang in their tree or blind. I don't have ozonics, but I do have the ozonics bag that I run on my gear for 10 minutes before I go out. I shot two bucks this year, none of the other guys shot one. So there is some solid data. Not only does it not help, it actually hinders your chances of getting a buck.


In all seriousness, a person should still pay attention to the wind. And I think they have some utility, especially with light winds or when winds or thermals are switching around. I think it may give you an extra moment before they bust you. Or they may reduce your scent profile enough that they don't bust off, but just become alert. At least that is what my buddies say and I think it makes some sense (scents?).

 

I had a ozone bag and after it eventually ruined all my clothes and boots I quit using it. Ozone a d elastic/rubber don't mix.

 

I would say it depends. Out in the open like a tree stand I dont think it would be worth much. But inside of a blind I do think it would help as long as you temper your expectations. Its no replacement for good wind tactics. Ozone absolutely does kill scent but it does present its own scent as well. EDIT: Full discloser I dont have or use ozonics but I do know the science behind ozone is solid.

 

Does air freshener works in bathroom after #2 ? To be serious of course it works but not like you think. Ozone destroys odor but not enough to mask your scent. I'm more then sure it is not making a difference.

 

I’ve seen it work no question, I did not buy one it was borrowed, so zero skin in the game and actually I’m the opposite, after 20 plus years of trying virtually everything I basically gave up on scent control.

Used a borrowed one a few times and got away with deer down wind of me like I’ve never seen!

I have many stories about it but too long for details, it works really well in blinds!!!

 

Years ago we had an old beat up Chevy impala that we used exclusively to haul our Labradors to the creek and lakes to swim. That car stunk to high heaven. A family member needed a car to use desperately so I hung an ozone machine in the car overnight. The odor was all but gone. I was pretty impressed. That said I don’t use an ozone machine to hunt.

 

My personal deal with it… I have no idea about the “health” implications it may or may not cause. I know guys who have had it in there trucks running and it gives them a mega headache. Were they using it right? Probably not… idk. I’ve seen it deteriorate my elastic straps on bibs. I had the bag outside and zipped shut, I got it as a gift. It had me think… So what is it doing to me? Maybe I’m super naive or have ZERO idea what I’m talking about with it, but it makes me question my health when using it.

 

I use to use o-zone machines in totes with my jacket and pants, plus pack and boots, it became to much of a hassle.
I just try to keep everything clean, as much as I can.

I do hae an o-zone machine down in the cat litter room on a timer, it works great.

I hunt mainly 3 different stands and all 3 deer can and will come from any direction.

if a north wind I get on the south side of the east west creek and hope a buck is wind checking walking the creek even though a good bedding area is south of me. the other 2 locations are pass throughs to some where else and they will come from any direction anytime.

 

First year using one and so far I am impressed. All I can say is that I never had a deer smell me while using it even when downwind. Had one deer smell me downwind and checked the unit. My battery had died because I forgot to charge it after the last hunt. Had a couple of deer smell me when I forgot the unit or the battery. I like it so much I think I am going to buy a spare battery.

 

Ozone definitely does kill scent.. but it also definitely produces its own very distinct scent.

I’ve never used one and never would. Play the wind to play the deer..

 

Works perfect when the wind is right.

 

i would say it works if you are using ozone in an enclosed space for your clothes. i doubt it works with that little unit you hang in the tree with you. i end up sweating walking into the stand so it kind of defeats the purpose of using all that for me personally.

 

about as good as a scent loc garmets or hecs, i do kno if you have any lung issues it can kill you, i tried it 1 time and when i got to the ER i was seconds from suffocating , it triggered a asthma attack that my inhaler wouldnt help.

 

The answer is yes AND probably not......

There is no disputing that Ozone (O3) kills odor; it is the industry standatrd of reclamation companies coast-to-coast and proven time and time again in laboratory settings, so in that regard it is really indisputable....when used to 'launder' cloths/gear, it is MUCH more effective than any scent-free wash/dryer sheet on the market. There is a running notion that the O3 produced, damages clothing, specifically degrading different rubbers, elastics, and adhesives. While that has been scientifically proven to be a downfall of O3, it typically does NOT occur with the generators specifically marketed tor hunters as they typically do not produce the concentration of O3 that creates this problem. In this day and age there is DIY option/opportunity for just about every product/experience known to man and O3 generators are no exception. You can do a 15-sec web search and find a host of O3 generators far less expensive than Ozonics. I myself have built several closets and mobile units from these generators and I will report the ONLY times I have noticed any degradation of material have been when using the units not specifically marketed to hunters....I do want to point out the ONLY degradation that I did experience was with the fine elastics of Ovis merino wool base layer waist bad and wrist cuffs...never anything else including the suspenders on my Sitka and First Lite gear or elastics on various packs, cuffs, etc.....

I do believe the Ozonics (and others marketed directly to hunters....GSM, Scent Lok,Scent Crusher, DDW, etc...) offer a distinct advantage in so much that they are small/portable, and battery operated. I have run my Hr500 everyday, for an entire week on a single charge on an XL battery using it to launder my gear 30-minutes after each hunt and 15-minutes before each hunt. They can be run in just about any closet, tote, bag, but keep in mind for O3 to be most effective it does need to come into contact with he odor molecules....jamming all of your cloths into a tote/bag and running the unit is not nearly as effective as hanging your cloths. O3 is heavier than 02 and the generator is more effective set above the hanging cloths (at the top of the closet/bag) as opposed to inn the bottom, below the cloths. If you hunt in the back-country or camps without the ability to launder your cloths in the more traditional set, these units can prove invaluable, especially in he early season or if you tend to perspire more than the average bear.

With all of this said, the Ozonics marketing campaign wants you to believe is that in an uncontrolled, open air environment an O3 generator hung above your head is going to ensure that the the O3 it's producing is coming in contact with odor molecules your body/gear is producing and I tend to think that simply is just too far-fetched for any reasonably minded person to accept as reality. IF it does happen, the O3 will destroy the odor, but it does NOT mean that game animals won't smell something out of the ordinary.

There is no substitute/short-cuts for careful planning and attention to winds and thermals both en-route to and while positioned on stand/blind. I, like most, believe you combat unforeseen changes, swirls, etc.....and can increase your odds by taking various scent eliminating precautions. Think about it, from the time the first scent eliminating sprays, detergents hit the market mos hunters flocked to them, then various scent eliminating clothing hit the market and most have tried one brand/piece at some point, the latest is the O3 technology. Again, O3 absolutely destroys odor molecules when it comes into direct contact with them, can that happen with a degree of certainty while attached to a tree in an open-air environment......I am going to say probably not....can that happen with a degree of certainty in a closet.....I am going to say most likely.

Sorry for the dissertation-type response...I should be in a tree but the 3" of falling rain changed my mind....lol

Joe

 

I love the just play the wind comments on here , we all know to play the wind ! I’ve sat lots of times when the wind plays u by swirling and blowing in different directions especially in hilly terrain ! I’ve used ozone for along time snd it def helps , in high winds they don’t help but on those still days with low wind speeds it helps! If ur going to invest in the technology get the clothes bag it works and kills odors in ur clothes really well , ozone occurs naturally before rains so deer are use to the ozone odor ! U can tell when they smell it but it does not spook them ! To each their own “ I play the wind and run ozone “ u can do both ! Lol 😝 the clothes bag is a game changer !!!!

 

 

I like Ozone treatment pre-hunt. I would never use in the Field. I have a Enerzen Ozone Generator in my shop where I hang my hunting gear. I run the generator for a short time, 5 min, after each hunt. I believe I see more deer since using the generator but hard to quantify. Also, the generator is the only way I know to remove the scent of new rubber boots.

Keep in mind excessive usage will degrade your rubber boots and destroy your elastic in your clothing. This is why I do not like the bags, it is too concentrated -imo.

 

After your clothes hang outside for a few days they smell like ozone.

 

I have an HR200 and a bunch of accessories i would sell someone. I don’t know how much it helps but I don’t believe it hurts necessarily. I just don’t use it enough to justify it.

 

Maybe they do and maybe they don't and it is all hype. But a bigger question for me is whether I want to be hauling something else into the woods? Apparently some answer yes, buy the ozone unit and haul it out each hunt. Bully for them.