OK Scent-suppression guys
 

We all know that the reactivated carbon thing has been beat to death.

My question is what do we think scientifically and 1st hand experience wiseof the new trend of Silver Lining for scent control?

RE: OK Scent-suppression guys
 

1st hand experience is that I love it. I think it does a very good job of keepingodor to a minimum. I doubt its 100%, but it certainly works to help. Wear a pair of socks with out it, they smell when you take em off. Wear ones with it and they don't.

RE: OK Scent-suppression guys
 

i am not sure about the "science" behind it...but i wear the long sleeve shirt by x scent....go hunting here in CA (hiking in back country in 95 degree weather about 6 mile one way) come back .. take the shirt off and it does not smell even though i sweated a lot......

i will look into the science portion of it and let you know what i think.

RE: OK Scent-suppression guys
 

science behind it seems weak...as far as the evidence they put out to explain how it works.....i am not a scientist just a student studying science...and i will agree that the microbs on us produce a lot of the "smell" coming off of us.....now weather or not silver can stop the growth (when referring to microbs it is always growth in numbers not size of a cell) i am unsure of...

but my trial tests show it makes me not smell as bad

RE: OK Scent-suppression guys
 

I've worn Medalist Silvermax long underwear and baclava, and Xscent socks for two seasons now, and love them. While my nose isn't as good as a whitetail, when I strip off at night, I don't have any odor that I can smell. I have hunted in weather up to 90 degrees with those results. I haven't had a deer wind me (that I know of) since I've worn those, but I never had much of a problem anyway, since I usually hunt 20ft or more up in a tree.

RE: OK Scent-suppression guys
 

I'm gonna bump this up to run through the ringer again. Come on nay-sayers..it ain't like you, to let something like this pass by.

I'm gonna purchase another "base layer" type clothing and want to hear the pros/cons

Or is this truly THE GREATEST STUFF EVER ?? ;)

RE: OK Scent-suppression guys
 

I think it has more to do with location.;)

RE: OK Scent-suppression guys
 

I wore it last year I like it. Like Rybo said the socks are great. It cost less than 80 bucks for the entire outfit.

RE: OK Scent-suppression guys
 

I have been using the "Silver Technology" now for 2 years. I solely use "Medalist Huntgear" (www.medalist.com). Before I switched over I used ScentLoc and Scent Blocker both a carbon base. I have found that with the Medalist I get the same level of scent cover up that I did with the carbon suits. The Medalist clothes are lighter and require no activation. The best thing is that you don't come home stinking after a hard day in the woods. Week long trips in the mtn's, are no problem you can go longer with out that shower, you don't have to take a washer and dryer with you to activate your carbon, and with the Medalist clothes you only need to take two sets of hunting clothes for the week. The second pair is only if you fallin a lake and don't have time for them to dry. I am sold!

RE: OK Scent-suppression guys
 

All,

I was informed of this post and thought I would chime in here. I was never a believer in scent control until I started wearing the clothing. I have an outdoor show that I run nationally and also on FSNPittsburgh and in order for me to be successful, I have to produce on camera. There are a lot of variables to this besides clothing but as far as clothing that is available on the market, I think they all have some good science behind them as far as scent control is concerned.

The carbon based pieces do control scent but here is the issue. As time goes by, the carbon decreases and decreases with every wash. What you have left is just another normal piece of apparel. Grizzlymman stated it best when he said that when he comes home and takes his clothes off...he doesn't smell. There is your answer as to whether the clothing works or not. I have also experienced this fact with the Medalist Clothing line because the Silvermax liningcontrols odor.

The difference between carbon and silver is that silver doesn't mask the scent. Scent is caused by bacteria and carbon doesn't react the way silver does. Silvermax technology is the destruction of bacteria molecules and that is why it is so good. This will not decrease with washing your clothes. The silver does not disappear and this clothing will last much longer than most scent control clothing on the market.

It is quite simple, you get a better product for a better price and Medalist is the wave of the future in scent control clothing.

RE: OK Scent-suppression guys
 

or buy X-Scents at half the price;)

1 shirt
1 pant
3 pairs of socks

$89.94

Not bad

RE: OK Scent-suppression guys
 

Do a search on the internet for "does silver kill bacteria" or try other wordings. What you will find is Scientific documentation that states Silver kills bacteria and that its been in use for years. I am attaching part of one article I found, it does not explain everything. The article is just to get you thinking and to get you searching for the correct information. After reading these articles think about this, Silver kills bacteria, Bacteria makes you smell, No bacteria, No smell. Now put that into a camo, Wow! you've just got the most awesome camo for hunting! www.medalist.com


Why Silver Kills Germs and Heals Wounds

By Samuel Etris, Senior Technical Consultant to The Silver Institute
People have known for centuries that silver kills germs, but only recently have scientists discovered how the white metal does its work.

One question that has eluded scientists is why silver is harmful to bacteria but doesn’t hurt humans. Albert T. McManus former Chief of Microbiology, USA Institute of Surgical Research at Fort Sam Houston, Texas, says that silver interrupts a bacteria cell’s ability to form chemical bonds essential to its survival. These bonds are integral to the cell’s physical structure, so bacteria in the presence of silver essentially falls apart. Cells in humans and other animals have thick walls and are not disturbed by silver.

RE: OK Scent-suppression guys
 

Thanks Braodside and Allen..I get FSNPittsburgh, when is your show on?

RE: OK Scent-suppression guys
 

Holy heart failure I may die if I wear this stuff:D

RE: OK Scent-suppression guys
 

We are only talking about base layers with X-scents are'nt we??? Medalist hasa full line of every type of hunting clothes you can want, from under garments, base layers, socks, outter layers for all temperatures. www.medalist.com
www.broadsideadventures.com

RE: OK Scent-suppression guys
 

Comprehension is a good thing. Apparently you did not grasp the title.
"Why Silver Kills Germs and Heals wounds"

Who knows, by the title it could save your life!
Say you get your arm bit off by a Grizzly. You could pack it with Medalist Silver Max to kill bacteria from setting in???

RE: OK Scent-suppression guys
 

Look at my user name[:-] I have been using X-Scents for two years now;)

RE: OK Scent-suppression guys
 

Broadside Adventures airs on The Sportsman Channel. Check out our websites to check airing times in your area.

www.broadsideadventures.com
www.thesportsmanchannel.com

RE: OK Scent-suppression guys
 

Is that on the Warrenty??

RE: OK Scent-suppression guys
 

I swear I must be the last guy on this site without my own show, or dvd company!

RE: OK Scent-suppression guys
 

I guess I'm a little slow this morning. But I will have to say in response to the earlier, That based off your username of "Germ" X-scents has not killed you yet, so does that mean it does'nt work as we'll as MEDALIST!

Just keeping the fun going!

RE: OK Scent-suppression guys
 

I don't know??? But what a selling feature if it was.

RE: OK Scent-suppression guys
 

Ok, I like this guy:D

RE: OK Scent-suppression guys
 

Does this stuff come from the clouds? You know,behind every cloud there is a silver lining!;):DSorry--I know it isn't funny, but I had to.

RE: OK Scent-suppression guys
 

I got some of the x-scent base layers on sale for about $11 each at wally world and I must say they don't smell after a day of wearing them. Again, my nose is not as sensitive as a deer, but regular polypro underwear tends to get a little funky after a day. It is comfortable so I'll keep wearing it.