The carbon stuff is worthless...there is nothing that will actually block your scent...but anti-microbial clothing will help kill off the bacteria that causes odor when it feeds on your sweat.

 

This^^^^^

 

ScentLok makes great hunting apparel. Most guys on here will swear it does nothing to help with scent control and I've ready plenty of reports and tests that would tend to agree it doesn't help. That being said, I found some on ebay really cheap (like less than 50% of retail) so I figured what the heck. I already followed a very strict scent control pattern and hunt the wind every time out if possible. However, I have had many deer down wind of me while wearing scent lok that didn't spook. Now that could be because of the other steps I take to control my scent, but it could also be that the scent lok is contributing also in some way. I don't really know for sure, but that is my real world experience with it. I tend to believe that it is like most other things concerning scent control in the hunting industry, it helps but in no way eliminates your scent.

 

 

the clothing is only one aspect of a scent reduction plan. If you only rely on the clothing, sure you'll get busted.

I have deer downwind of me all the time and have taken 2 mature bucks 20 yards dead downwind. Both smelled something but hung around long enough to give a shot.

That being said, I think Scentblocker and Scent Lok sell quality clothing.

 

I've used scentloc clothing for yrs while out rifle hunting, new to Bow hunting but will use my same gear. I don't believe for a second that it helps keep my stink inboard but if u can find it online cheap (and u surely can) it's worth it for nothing else than its top shelf hunting attire of great quality. It's super comfy stuff and very quiet, plus I guess the "scent lock Technology" for sure doesn't hurt anything.

 

i often laugh at the huge market for this scent blocker stuff.. i hunt with a plain camo suit, use cover scent and that's it.. i have been busted by deer, everyone has, but i have had so many deer directly under my stand or 5 feet beside me while i was in a blind and never winded me or knew i was there... i figured if i can get away with that i wouldn't have the need to buy into the hype of the scent blocker era..

 

No it's worthless

 

I wouldn't put my money into it either. Sounds more like marketing. It may be somewhat beneficial but I could think of better ways.

 

Quality clothing and if you can find it on clearance, go for it.

 

Hunt downwind, it's guaranteed to work and its free!! Kidding aside, I do everything I can to keep my scent down but still play the wind as the most important part of a stand/ stalk setup. It seems that if a mature deer is downwind of you, you will be scented regardless of precautions you take. "Smoking" my clothes has been the most succesful "deer downwind" tactic I have if its in an applicable area. Don't spend the money on expensive clothes. Spend the money on an etar treestand to setup a particular spot for varying winds and change stands immediately if the wind calls for it!

 

yep thats it.... red and black flannel and old military uniforms work just as good as a $400 goofy suit. Just wash in unscented soap, try not to smell like much of anything but dont waste money of useless cover scents and HUNT THE WIND....

 

The comfort is worth it. I wouldn't buy it for the scent technology though.

 

I'd agree. I have a couple of things. I didn't buy them for scent control. I got them because the price and the quality was good

 

I will not pay for Scentlock or any other gimmick they want to sell on the TV shows. Good quality hunting garments washed in no scent soap and using the earth dryer sheets and sealed in scent proof bags has been my regimen for years...have yet to be busted for scent. Movement now thats a different story.

 

True story.... I have been with my dad when he shot a 3-4 year old buck at 20 yards with a cigarette hanging out of his mouth!! Pay $200 for a shirt and pants....PLEASE!!!!!!!!

 

For a brief second I thought the deer had a cigarette. But kidding aside from all that I have read it seems the options lean toward scent free soap and detergent, smoking the clothes, and storing them in a bag with leaves etc from where you plan to hunt. And of course being down wind.

That being said I am new so it's all based on reading the forums while I should be working.

 

I am not sure if they work, but if they do its an added bonus. I really just buy them cause they are made a lot better than regular Walmart camouflage. And I had started out hunting with the Walmart stuff so I know lol. The Walmart or other cheaper camouflage would fade, and fall apart 2 times as fast.

I believe in most cases u get what u pay for. My favorite brand is scent blocker. They make super well made gear, and they can be bought for an affordable price off eBay, or when the big box stores put them on clearance.

 

I worked at Scent-Lok for 4 years (its been a long time...almost a decade ago), and while I put ZERO faith into its scent blocking abilities, its still some quality camo. I was lucky enough to get it for free when I worked there, but now I get a substantial discount from Scent Blocker (VIP program for military) and its well made clothing. Im tough on my clothing when Im in the woods, and its stood up to a solid beating so far.

 

How do you get the military VIP program?

 

My buddy swore by the stuff.I took a dog biscuit and stuck it in the inside pocket of his brand new scentlok jacket then rolled it up and rolled the pants over that. Took my lab approximately 30 seconds to start pawing at the bundle. Does scentlok work? NO!.

 

Scent is defeated with multiple factors. The first is hygiene. The second is keeping your clothes in a bag so it doesn't pick up scent. Get dressed at the hunting site. Get undressed at the hunting site. All of that is useless, if you wear your hunting boots to the gas station. My Scentblocker camo is quality clothing that I can layer. That's why I bought it. If it helps a little, even better. If you want try something that works, gets an Ozonics machine. $400. In the car detail industry we use an ozone machine to kill cigar, milk and vomit smells. It works. We've saved a lot of BMW's and Mercedes. So I bought one last year. I had two deer walk up to my blind and stick their nose in the window. I was 2 to 3 feet away. When we locked eyes they jumped. But, both just walked away. I could have shot either one. As for the clothes, buy real quality camo. It will probably have carbon anyway.

 

For scent control I think it is not worth the price, I bought it many years ago under the impression that I could "forget the wind and just hunt". (No idea where I got that idea from). On that level it does no better than cheap camo washed In scent free detergent. But on the plus side I have the same set of camo that I bought in 2007 and I still use it, no other cheap camo has ever lasted more than a season or 2. So you do get some high quality material that under normal wear and tear can last long enough to justify the price

 

I use to HOPE that it worked until I joined this forum and learned the hard truth...
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I can think of better things to spend money on. iv been wearing the same wal mart Mossy Oak clothing for 3 years.

 

Get a pattern you like that fits well and the material is quiet...take care to wash with deodorant free soaps, store smartly and hunt. No need to worry about scent lock/block, etc. Even the pros decked out in either hunt the wind...that's your primary driver. As to a pattern, get what you like...as long as your careful and minimal with your mvt you should be fine. E.g. I have real tree, mossy oak, gamehide, etc. and I just ordered some ultimate camo (HD). Best of luck.

 

I think my Scent-lok brand clothes are well made. I don't think they actually block scent.

 

None of that stuff works in fla. This sweat box will trump all of it. Play the wind and use cover scents of the natural surroundings

 

IMHO...No.

 

op..

are you sure you got bust from scent and not movement? or an other hunter we need more info.

 

If your gonna spend the money, spend it on some quality merino wool instead. Or get some good outerwear (wool, raingear, etc.). Being dry and warm is going to maximize your time in the field and that's what is going to help your odds better than "scent-control" clothing. Honestly, maybe it's just me but after switching to wool baselayers from Scent-Lok and Under Armour, I feel like my scent control regimen is more effective. Maybe it's because my clothes don't stink after a couple hunts. Clean your gear with scent-free soap, store it in totes, and hunt the wind best you can.