Thank you for the welcome, NebBuckHunter. I assure you that I have zero "vested interest" in any hunting products.
Just an avid hunter that is willing to keep an open mind and look for whatever tiny edge I can get (within reason of course). Honestly, I have a hard time stomaching the professional hunting industry. I haven't been able to watch a hunting show for years and have very little respect for the "hunting" that these walking billboards in camo do. My "scent reduction system" comment was probably a byproduct of being inundated with the commercial hunting world in every page I turn in every magazine I read. Can we just call it a temporary lapse in judgement?
Charlie P - we really don't need to start a war of words here, but you came on a little strong, pal. I at least need to defend myself.
You've been here for years, yet can't remember anyone using that argument? I found someone on the first page of this thread. And I've heard/read a hundred more like it.
Fuhgeddaboudit
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Hunt the wind, nevermind odor...
As far as these "scent eliminating" producers misleading people, that's advertising I guess. It doesn't make it right, but I don't get angry at the company when Nike leads people to believe you can jump higher if you wear their shoes; beer companies lead people to believe you can get a prettier girl if you drink their brand; etc. We've got to be educated consumers and read between the BS for ourselves. Just because they've mislead people regarding its effectiveness it doesnt mean the stuff is useless.
The whole point I was trying to make is that
if the stuff is of high quality (which I've found a lot of it to be - but you've got to do your own research),
if it is silent, and
if it is resonably priced (pretty much gotta shop sales for that), then I like the idea of having a little bit of scent suppresion working for me. I hope it was crystal clear that I do not rely on scent suppression. I rely on hunting the wind. But, I also try to do everything reasonable to gain any little edge I can. They're hard enough to kill as it is
If the stuff has to kill 100% of odor for you to consider it to be effective, then I agree, it is crap.
But, if you appreciate the fact that it can reduce some scent and provide even a slight advantage versus going without, then I say it's worth looking into.
NebBuckHunter, thanks again for the welcome.