RE: Scent Lock
Wholelottagobble is dead on. I did the carbon suit research and read/found a lot of the same info as the guy from scent loc recommended. The carbon in the suit absorbs odors, and therefore anything “in the bag” is absorbed as well. This isn’t a big deal when you are talking about removing scent (any scent) from the nose of a game animal, but remember the carbon “sponge” characteristics. As with any sponge, it has a saturation point, so eventually the efficiency of odor absorption goes down with time. Of course, this is why you run your suit at high heat in the dryer to reactivate (wring out) the carbon.
As stated earlier, scent loc is just part of a good scent free scheme. Since it can become saturated and loose efficiency, it should not be relied on as primary scent control.
I’ve met a few hunters that like the scent loc undergarments much better than the outer garments. One friend uses his as a base layer, and then layers up from there depending on the weather/hunting environment.
I personally started out with a 2-piece suit. It was noisy, and I did notice that “new” smell at first. The pants were very binding and I eventually ripped the crotch out stepping over a log. I’ve since went to a coverall option. It is comfortable to move in, and I got it a little big so I can layer with it.
I currently utilize the following scent elimination/reduction/control scheme:
1. Scent free hunters body wash / shampoo from 2 weeks prior to season until end of season.
2. Scent elimination detergent in the washer.
3. Vanishing Hunter scent elimination spray on body after shower before hunting.
4. Any brand scent elimination spray on clothing & gear
My layers are now:
--X-scent thermals, socks, & balaclava (read the threads on x-scent and/or clothing with silver threads woven into them. I firmly stand by this product as I have personally field tested this to an extreme with great results).
--Fleece top and pants
--Advantage Timber 3-D suit
--Heavy winter weight Gortex coveralls.
I use the scent loc coveralls anywhere as a layer between the x-cent thermals to the winter coveralls, depending on the season & weather. I believe in the science behind it, and will continue to use it.
Another good thing is to keep all your gear in plastic bags with a freshly activated suit. It will pull any odors out of your other gear on the trip to the hunting spot.
Sorry I got a bit long winded. Happy hunting fella’s!