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clubberlang 04-19-2007 10:32 AM

new scent lock
 
Hello everybody! First time poster. Recently boughtmy firstscent lock suit and was wondering what to do before wearing it for the first time. Put in dryer? Hang outside? Nothing? Any help appreciated

Germ 04-19-2007 10:40 AM

RE: new scent lock
 
Follow the Mfg recommendations on the tags.

Just a suggestion when you buy something I would do a tad more research on how it works and how to take care of it.

il coyote 04-19-2007 10:54 AM

RE: new scent lock
 
All you have to do is forget the wind and just hunt.

Germ 04-19-2007 10:58 AM

RE: new scent lock
 

ORIGINAL: il coyote

All you have to do is forget the wind and just hunt.
Wrong suit, that is ScentBlockers slogan:D

GR8atta2d 04-19-2007 11:00 AM

RE: new scent lock
 
Here Preacher..sit a spell


I would wash itand dry it, and then throw it back in the dryer on the highest setting for 20 min justprior to first use.

If it was hanging in a store..it's probably stinky.

And contrary todifferring viewsyou may hear, congrats you bought a fine product.



buckeye 04-19-2007 11:09 AM

RE: new scent lock
 

I would wash itand dry it, and then throw it back in the dryer on the highest setting for 20 min justprior to first use.

If it was hanging in a store..it's probably stinky.

And contrary todifferring viewsyou may hear, congrats you bought a fine product.
This is the same way I would care for a new suit.

nodog 04-19-2007 12:27 PM

RE: new scent lock
 
I would wash it once and from then on keep it clean and only put it in the dryer until being busted. I have worn mine for a whole season without washing it. Washing is the killer of the garment so do it only when it is really dirty. I only wear mine to hunt. By that I mean when entering the woods and remove it as soon as I'm out. I don't wear it to field dress or drag. You get the picture.

Justin 04-19-2007 12:39 PM

RE: new scent lock
 
If you just bought it now and don't plan on hunting until this fall, there's no need to wash it right away. Put it in an airtight container until hunting season, then you can either wash and dry it before going hunting, or simply regenerate it in the dryer and be on your way. Like nodog said, each time you wash the garment you shorten the lifespan. Only wash when 100% necessary, and regenerate it in the dryer as much as possible - or as much as you want. And be sure to store it in an airtight container when you're not wearing it in the field. The suit will act like a sponge and adsorb odors from outside as well as inside.

Also, be sure to spray your hands, head, and neck area in scent kiler before going out in the woods. This will cut down on scent you leave behind while going to/from your stand. And ALWAYS be sure to wear a Scent-Lok headcover of some sort. The majority of scent emmitted from the human body comes from your head/face.

Don't forget to sing "Be The Dominant Predator......" in your head as you stroll happily to your treestand. ;)

TeeJay 04-19-2007 02:16 PM

RE: new scent lock
 
Dont take the tags off, you may change your mind:D

Germ 04-19-2007 02:20 PM

RE: new scent lock
 

ORIGINAL: TeeJay

Dont take the tags off, you may change your mind:D
Or want to buy more[8D]

clubberlang 04-19-2007 02:52 PM

RE: new scent lock
 
Thanks to everybody for input. As for Germ, I DON'T BUY ANYTHING WITHOUT RESEARCHING IT. I bought it on sale from Cabella's and did read the instructions. I've been bowhunting for 20 years and havebeen quite successful - stayed clean and paid attention to wind direction. As I said this is the first scent controlled suit I've bought. There's been plenty of stuff posted on here over the years both pro and con about these suits. I was merely wondering what guys do the first time they wear it.

the kidd 04-19-2007 03:51 PM

RE: new scent lock
 
hahaha "be the dominant predator,you are invisible,you got scent lok"i always here that song when im watching hunting

PreacherTony 04-19-2007 04:11 PM

RE: new scent lock
 

ORIGINAL: GR8atta2d

Here Preacher..sit a spell


I would wash itand dry it, and then throw it back in the dryer on the highest setting for 20 min justprior to first use.

If it was hanging in a store..it's probably stinky.

And contrary todifferring viewsyou may hear, congrats you bought a fine product.


Just woke up from a nap .... thought I smelled popcorn!!! Thanks GR8! ;)

archer58 04-19-2007 04:27 PM

RE: new scent lock
 

ORIGINAL: HNIJustin

If you just bought it now and don't plan on hunting until this fall, there's no need to wash it right away. Put it in an airtight container until hunting season, then you can either wash and dry it before going hunting, or simply regenerate it in the dryer and be on your way. Like nodog said, each time you wash the garment you shorten the lifespan. Only wash when 100% necessary, and regenerate it in the dryer as much as possible - or as much as you want. And be sure to store it in an airtight container when you're not wearing it in the field. The suit will act like a sponge and adsorb odors from outside as well as inside.

Also, be sure to spray your hands, head, and neck area in scent kiler before going out in the woods. This will cut down on scent you leave behind while going to/from your stand. And ALWAYS be sure to wear a Scent-Lok headcover of some sort. The majority of scent emmitted from the human body comes from your head/face.

Don't forget to sing "Be The Dominant Predator......" in your head as you stroll happily to your treestand. ;)
Exactly correct...just don't sing too loud.

MidwestJ 04-19-2007 08:01 PM

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Don't you guys know who clubber lang is? You better recognize! Good handle clubber!

I just bought a new predator fall gray top/bottom scent lok line from cabelas and they are still in their plastic wrapping/packaging. They are in my scent lok carry bag until fall when I'll throw em in the dryer and go arrah some deer!

madvilledoc 04-19-2007 10:37 PM

RE: new scent lock
 
The answer to your question:

http://www.scentlok.com/faq/#

buckeye 04-19-2007 10:43 PM

RE: new scent lock
 

If you just bought it now and don't plan on hunting until this fall, there's no need to wash it right away. Put it in an airtight container until hunting season, then you can either wash and dry it before going hunting, or simply regenerate it in the dryer and be on your way.
After sitting in the store for who knows how long I would want to wash it and get all the foreign odors that it came in contact with it over it's shelf life off ASAP, I would not want it stinking of foregin odors and then to store it in an air tight container with those foregin odors having no where to go but be adsorbed by the carbon..... Who knows how many times it was handled and tried on with some guy stinking of Brute and Old Spice....

This is why I would wash it firstand then store it until hunting season.

AR 34 eight point 04-19-2007 11:57 PM

RE: new scent lock
 
Good stuff, you will love it, great investment!!

TROPHYHUNTER25 04-20-2007 03:53 AM

RE: new scent lock
 
wash and dry it

Germ 04-20-2007 08:34 AM

RE: new scent lock
 

ORIGINAL: clubberlang

Thanks to everybody for input. As for Germ, I DON'T BUY ANYTHING WITHOUT RESEARCHING IT. I bought it on sale from Cabella's and did read the instructions. I've been bowhunting for 20 years and havebeen quite successful - stayed clean and paid attention to wind direction. As I said this is the first scent controlled suit I've bought. There's been plenty of stuff posted on here over the years both pro and con about these suits. I was merely wondering what guys do the first time they wear it.
Sorry guy, fact that you called it "scent lock" and not "ScentLok" throw me off;)

My bad:)


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