RE: How to activate Carbon clothing?
Hi Guys,
I've tried to stay out of this post because of the bashing I took the last time, I can't.
Let me say, that there is a report that I will have soon from SL that is in response to 2 noted outdoor writers that discounted carbon clothing. The rumor is that these 2 gentlemen were involved in the test, but I have no confirmation on that. As soon as I have it I will post it.
Some of you have asked for scientific proof and that the testing be done independently. Sl hired a lab to test it's effectiveness after reactivation.or the releasing of odor molecules. The report was pooh-hooh'ed because SL comissioned the report. I ask you ,who pays foe the testing ??? Not consumer reports,not You and not me. The manufacturer's do. Keep in mind that Greeg Sesselman is a chemical engineer who was working on filtration systems when he got the idea for SL. He was a bowhunter long before that.
Scientifically speaking, the reactivation seems to be the question because of the heat necessary to release the particles of odor from the carbon.
Some say it's 800degrees ,some say lower. I did some surfing one evening and found a site that the military was testing carbon clothing for one reason or another and their testing claims only 100 degrees. I'm sure their material was not the same , but the point I'm trying to make is that it seems to depend on manufacture and density.
None the less, carbon clothing IMO works,can I prove it scientifically, No.
Can I prove it in the woods ,Yes.
We've killed deer w/o it for years, but if I can decrease the amount of odor in tha air when I'm on stand I'm going to.
I still shower w/ scent control products,spray my equipment,and play the wind the best I can. But,if the wind changes, that it often doesin the hills of PA.,I don't worry about it.
We don't rely on science to test the estrous scent we use and the camo we use. Did Predator camo or Inigma camo( I'm not picking on anyone,just a for instance.)have a scientific test done?? No,I don't think so. But you use it and you say it works.
Just thought I'd add my 2 cents.