Is Scentlok worth it?
07-25-2008, 10:33 AM
#1
Spike
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Beaver County, PA
Posts: 35
Is Scentlok worth it?
This year is going to be my first archery season. I just bought a parker bow but didnt really buy any clothing,accesories,etc. Should I spend alot of money to buy Scentlock clothing to stay ''hidden''. Or just go out and buy the ''cheap'' stuff and risk it?
07-25-2008, 10:39 AM
#3
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Manassas, VA
Posts: 3,612
RE: Is Scentlock worth it?
Buy camo clothes, wash camo clothes in non-scented detergent, hang camo clothes on a clothes line outside to dry, place dried clothes into a scent free plastic tub. Hunt the wind and spray down with scent eliminator if you feel the need.
That being said, if you have the money, then according to some guys on here, scentlok really works.
That being said, if you have the money, then according to some guys on here, scentlok really works.
07-25-2008, 10:41 AM
#4
Giant Nontypical
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Jefferson County, Missouri
Posts: 7,684
RE: Is Scentlock worth it?
are you guys related?
but really, no it is not worth it in my opinion. you dont NEED any of the scent control, but i think it helps. what i do is wash all of the clothes i will be wearing in a special scent free soap. ill also wash towels to put on the seat of the truck on the way to the spot. then before every sit, i take a scent free shower with soap that HS makes. then before i walk to my stand i spray, and after i get in my stand i spray.
really none of thats needed if you play the wind 24/7. which i dont really do.
but really, no it is not worth it in my opinion. you dont NEED any of the scent control, but i think it helps. what i do is wash all of the clothes i will be wearing in a special scent free soap. ill also wash towels to put on the seat of the truck on the way to the spot. then before every sit, i take a scent free shower with soap that HS makes. then before i walk to my stand i spray, and after i get in my stand i spray.
really none of thats needed if you play the wind 24/7. which i dont really do.
07-25-2008, 10:53 AM
#7
Dominant Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Blossvale, New York
Posts: 21,199
RE: Is Scentlock worth it?
Not in my opinion and I have two sets that I haven't used in 2 or 3 years. It's hot, doesn't breath well and contrary to what they preach it can NOT be regenerated in a home dryer. Sweat and fatty acids from the body are a non volitile substances, meaning, they do not vaporize out of the clothes as advertised. This "Replicated Human Odor" they talk about in their advertising is a volitile substance that can be collected to an extent by carbon and released with heat because it does vaporize. It's not the sweat and fatty acids of the human body. I refuse to buy boots and clothes with scent lok or scent block in them. Why should I pay an extra $40 or $50 for something I don't want and it doesn't work. Boots are especially ridiculous. You can buy two sets of regular camo for the price of one scent lok.... that's the direction I'd go. If you're in snow country one of those should be a snowflage or something like Skylines Horizon for hunting in the snow.
07-25-2008, 10:54 AM
#8
RE: Is Scentlock worth it?
I have scent loc clothing. I shelled out around 300 bucks for pants gloves and a jacket. Its really nice gear i think very comfortable and light. Also I only got winded once last season. Doe came from directly down wind and got to about my tree and blew. idk if she saw me or smelt me. Other wise i have had many deer besides her come in down wind and have not had any problems. I also take a shower with the soap from HS and spray myself down. I think it was worth the money on my part. It depends if you have enough to get it. It isnt a MUST but it does help and its reassuring.
