So in the latest issue of Field and Stream there is a huge article regarding the effectivness of Scent-Lock clothing. Scent-Lock is being sued by a group of 3 or 4 hunters saying that Scent-Lock is not as effective as they advertise.
So what are your thoughts? Do you believe Scent-Lock is as effective as they claim or is it false advertising.
From my point-of-view, you can use as much scent control as you want be it clothing or sprays or whatever However, you will never be 100% conceled. I do not use scent lock because their prices are out of my range, so i really can't comment on wheather they hide 99% of my scent 99% of the time.
Their "forget the wind" tagline was/is stupid. Some places the deer aren't as nervous as others--those who say a whitetail is a whitetail, be it TX, MS, MD, or wherever, simply haven't gotten out much. I've seen a big difference in their habits just hunting two different spots pretty close to each other--one where they got more hunting pressure than the other.
Great advertising, but I never believed it to be 100% honest--much like most any other advertising.
If someone was duped by it, I wouldn't blame the company. To me, it's like suing a lawnmower company because you lost a finger after sticking your hand into the discharge chute while the blades were turning.
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If someone was duped by it, I wouldn't blame the company. To me, it's like suing a lawnmower company because you lost a finger after sticking your hand into the discharge chute while the blades were turning.
Agree. Just another frivolous lawsuit.
But, no, Scent-Lok isn't as effective as they claim it to be. As just another method to control scent, used in a combination with scent neutralizer, scent-free laundry detergent, etc., it is a good scent control tool (though I'm not going to pay the price to routinely wear it). But it isn't fool-proof, as Scent-Lok wants hunters to believe. You play the wind, simple as that. If a mature buck is downwind of you, chances are better than average that your scent will spoil your hunt, regardless of what you're wearing.
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Sure it's effective. I've learned why and without the product probably wouldn't have. They are a semi breathable rubber boot if worn right.
How many things in the hunting industry are as advertised? I'd say few so up until these 3 or 4 "hunters" sued the industry has had a free market to conduct business in, now they don't and given those 3 or 4 "hunters" as I've heard it are competitors they too find themselves in a more restricted/larger government world.
The abuse of the free market has given government a means to expand it's power. There are no winners except government.
They're still quality clothes and for me just about the best. Not only are they quiet and warm, light and comfortable, I've never ruined a piece in the laundry mat while away from home. A great many of my clothes can't make that claim and especially not wool. I'd rather buy a whole set than buy one spot hogg site. I have bought a complete set including bibs for less than 200 thanks a great deal to the hunter envy.
Never used it before, but guessing it doesn't work 100% as advertised since nothing ever works 100% as advertised!!
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Anyone who knows anything about activated carbon suits knows it's total BS. Scent-Lok is a total scam and doesn't even come close to working as advertised. Yes, they have some nice garments that have some of the most vibrant camo colors I have seen but it's a total waste of money if you're trying to eliminate scent. I'd rather use that big money on other garments that actually serve a purpose like Under Armour. It does absolutely nothing for scent control but the fabric is the best for cold weather insulation and hot weather breathability/moisture whicking. Worth every cent IMO.
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Anyone who knows anything about activated carbon suits knows it's total BS. Scent-Lok is a total scam and doesn't even come close to working as advertised. Yes, they have some nice garments that have some of the most vibrant camo colors I have seen but it's a total waste of money if you're trying to eliminate scent. I'd rather use that big money on other garments that actually serve a purpose like Under Armour. It does absolutely nothing for scent control but the fabric is the best for cold weather insulation and hot weather breathability/moisture whicking. Worth every cent IMO.
I agree, and I think the lawsuit is valid and overdue. SL made outrageous and patently false claims, even their own tech head admitted it under oath. You are going to have folks claiming the stuff they bought works, but it works no better than any other article of clothing. Nobody wants to admit they were duped.
I agree, and I think the lawsuit is valid and overdue. SL made outrageous and patently false claims, even their own tech head admitted it under oath. You are going to have folks claiming the stuff they bought works, but it works no better than any other article of clothing. Nobody wants to admit they were duped.
so carbon totally doesn't absorb?
The liner in SL is under armor only better and is supposed to be kept shut at all openings. You guys kill me. How much would a garment with an under armor liner cost?
I can't find the forest, this darn trees in the way.
Envy is a thief and clouds the vision. With so many people claiming it works and a company doing so well it only makes sense to try and figure out why. The envious person is robbed of being able to ask the question. The duped person is made to watch this hand holding the magic carbon while the other is selling a product like under armor. Carbon does work! It works untill it doesn't and then what is a person left with, the same liner people claim works, STILL IN GREAT SHAPE. I think my SL is older than any other hunting clothes I have and it takes the abuse, going on 7 years.
By the by my under armor stinks when I take it off my SL never has. The amazing thing about the under armor type stuff is and I don't know how long it takes, but when I get around to washing it there's no more stink. I hardly ever wash my SL, just burn it in the dryer and the smoke scent is good for a couple more hunts. I keep my stuff clean though.
Scent-Lock Lawsuit
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