MATTHEWS

Have you ever bought scent free deodarant at an archey shop, can be pretty expensive. Ive been buying arm N hammer scent free origninal, for nearly half the cost and seems to work even better. Not only is it cheaper but is sold in almost all grocery stores. Also I use arm n hammer baking soda to wash my hunting clothes in, and then I hang my clothes up in a tree to dry. Afterwards my clothes are put in a garbage bag with dirt and leaves and more baking soda. I do this with all my hunting clothes. When entering the woods I grab a handfull of dirt, leaves, grass, etc. and rub all over my hands and clothing. This keeps me scent free. But be sure to wear rubber boots. I always shower before entering the woods to remove and odor. Be sure to use scent free soaps and shampoos.

texastracker

I ues the same thing, it wokrs great at half the price.

Rob/PA Bowyer

Matthews, I also use Arm n Hammer Scent Free deoderant for hunting. It works great for me. Here's another little tip, after showering and while applying the deoderant, put a little on your feet, it'll help keep them dry too.

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txbowhntr

I loaded up on scent free detergent at a closeout sale but once it's gone I will give the Arm N Hammer a try. Thanks for the tip.

george_s

I do the same as Rob/Pa. I use mitchum deoderant and rub a little between my toes to keep the smell down.

Josh 24:15

cyclone

Oh man, now the secrets out, Arm N Hammer prices are sure to go up.

pdq 5oh

I bought some of the scent free deodorant to try. When I started to sweat it smelled like baking soda. No other odor. Thanks, I'll try the Arm & Hammer.

Phil.

skeeter 7MM

Dido on the A&H, shower with Ivory Bar soap and wash clothes in A&H as well.

Also try some on in your knee sockets, especially if you stand hunt.

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smokyghost

I use the arm and hammer deoderant and I wash my hunting clothes in baking soda along with a scent free detergent. I like what pabowhunter said about the feet ill keep that in mind. there is another soap out thats cheap and the hospitals use to kill bacteria on there patients its called phisoderm unscented this works good also and is alot cheaper. Keeping scent free is a priority to me when it comes to hunting. and you know youve done your job when they come walking up the same trail you just came in on. good luck to all and try that phisoderm in the green box....

AK

I take what I think are reasonable precautions to keep scent free, but I'm not a scent free fanatic. (For example, I put my hunting clothes on at home and drive to my spot as opposed to changing from street clothes when I get there.) I enjoy ground hunting 95% of the time over treestands and consistently get within or have deer come within bow range...upwind, downwind, it usually doesn't matter. Unless there's a strong prevailing wind, I also don't usually pay attention to wind direction since it constantly swirls and shifts in the woodlots I hunt.

&quot;Hunting deodorants&quot; and most other hunting scent products are outrageously priced, and being fairly pragmatic, I refuse to pay for them. But here are the items that I do use to keep from smelling like a wallowing pig, at least. I wear either regular Speed Stick unscented antipersperant or a deodorant crystal made from natural minerals. Actually, I wear them throughout the year. I shower with the cheap Hunter's Specialties &quot;green&quot; soap. One $3 bottle lasts two seasons. I wash my hunting duds, Goretex jacket, insulated coats, and sleeping bags in $3-a-bottle Sportwash as it's cheap, scent free, and designed not to leave a residue that can clog breatheable fabric pores and matte down insulating materials.

Sometimes I do use Scent Shield type products or animal urines for cover scents if I see them in a bargain bin. But most of the time I just rub leaves and dirt onto my clothes before I traipse off into the woods. I'm always on the lookout for black walnuts as they have a wonderfully strong, pungent odor and make a great cover scent when rubbed into hunting clothes.

Despite what the &quot;pro's&quot; advise, I'm not comfortable in rubber boots. The typically small heel section and lack of support make it difficult to balance, especially when stillhunting methodically down a deer trail. Instead, I wear a pair of soft-soled leather boots that give me enough traction and support to stay on my feet and be comfortable, but soft enough that I can feel small twigs under my feet and don't sound like an elephant coming through the woods. In addition to leather boots, I also wear a leather shooting glove, leather armguard, and use a leather quiver. (Gasp!) I know leather is supposed to be scent-sponge and considered a no-no by the &quot;experts&quot;, but there's a comfort and charm about it that I really like. Besides, it seems fitting in the deer woods.

~Adam (don't by into &quot;success at all costs&quot Keiper