Scent-Lok or not?
 

I am a new bow hunter and just resently purchased a parker side-kick xp and did not no if scent-lok was needed?

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ha, no scent lok is not needed. i hope this thread doesnt get out of hand. welcome to the forums

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If you are careful with your setup, with regards to wind direction, you should be alright without it. Also, if you are up in a tree stand, your scent profile has a better chance of dissipating and not being picked up (as opposed to being on the ground). However, if the wind is shifting a lot during the day, it is possible to have scent going in the direction you did not intend it to.

In the end, does it help - yes. Do you need it - no. What is the value added by having it - I am sure people will debate that for years. Just remember that good fundamentals of hunting (setup, scouting, accuracyetc) are always more important and will have more of an effect on a successful hunt than a value-add product like Scent-Lok.

Best of luck this season all the same.

-Reiksguard

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welcome, i'm not sure how many deer i have killed in my life (not bragging but alabama has very libreal limits[:@]), i don't own a scent lock suit, but i always pay attention to the wind;)

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Is it needed? NO....But does it help? YES I hunted without it for years and years but two years ago I bought a set and did some field trials and it works, if used properly!!!

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Do you need it, no. Does it work, not like they want you to believe. Test with dogs finding people hidden wearing Scent Lok clothing has shown that most likely it doesn't work. Like MT, I've killed a pile of deer and I've never owned a set.

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I like it for the quality of the clothing and it seems to help a little bit. I would say that if you have the extra cash and would like some good quality camo, then get it. If you don't have the extra $$$ find some other good camo.

Good Luck this fall

P

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Scent control is very important but Scent-Lok is not the answer. I suppose that is why they have lost their patents as well as endlessly getting sued. Save your money and spend it on other equipment you may be needing. The rant can start but tried to put it as simply as possible.

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I have bought some when it was on sale. I have been winded with it on, without it on, and I have been winded without it on and not winded without it on. Do I think it works? Maybe a little. Not enough to tell for sure. Good hunting clothes, though.

It would not be my top priority in spending for hunting gear, but if it isn't that much higher and you need cloths anyway, go for it.

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Biggestcrock of crap ever created to separate a Hunter from his money!
You definately DO NOT need it!

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i am more concerned about the comfort of the clothes, practicing scent control,and minding the wind. With gas prices as high as they are now i would rather put the extra cash in my tank to go hunting then into the clothes.

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See up until now the other responses were rational and helpful, then the anti's chime in!
I stand in the I don't think you need it but it does help a little column!

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not, shower with dirt soap and keep clothes outside in a tote with some pine needle and leaves.

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there has been manystudiesdone on this subject, picture scent-loc clothing like a sponge. a spongecan only soak up so much water before it is full and cannot soak up any more. well the carbon does soak up scent and starts doing so the minute it is made. then it sits and sits soaking up scents until a hunter walks into a store and buys the item,by the time the hunter has purchased the item, it is likethat sponge that is full and cannot soak up any more. they have everyone fooled into thinking that the heat from a household dryer re-activates the carbon. it takes MUCH MORE heat than a dryer can produce to re-activate carbon. just like JagMagMan said...BIGGEST SCAM to seperate hunters from their money!!

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The dryer while not re-activating the carbon in the suit does however drive off enough scent to render the garment useful again. Re-activation was a poor choice of words on their part and has gotten them into some trouble. Don't confuse absorb (sponge) with adsorb (scent lock). Absorbing odors just means the sponge gets stinky, adsorbtion does not allow the stink to escape. Heat drives off some of the loosely adsorbed molecules of scent, a sponge which has dried will still stink. I don't think it's foolproof but it does help some and I for one will take all the help I can get, I also wear the silver ion impregnated baselayers,shower and pay close attention to all other aspects of scent control. You cannot sweat all day and put on a scent lock garment, forget the wind and just hunt. All aspects of scent control are important starting with the showering and laundering of all your clothing. Just my $.02

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I think that if you are in the market for some new camo and you can get a really good deal then go for it. Otherwise I wouldn't go out and buy new stuff just for the Scent-Lok.

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It's not 100%. But it does work , IF USED PROPERLY.
It won't work if you don't use the headcover. That's a key component.
You still need to follow common sense scent control practice's .
Is it Necessary, No , it's not. But when you are terying to fool a big buck , every little bit helps.
I've said it b4 , and I'll stand by it my statement....Since I've started using SL , I have not been busted. I use it PROPERLY.

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In my opinion they should have their coats and pants available without scent-lok for the nay sayers like me. The stuff is all hype, but the comfort of the clothing is very nice. Ive tried it on a few times, and actually almost purchased it just for the comfort reasons. I cant see spending $150-250 for a coat, but i would buy it for $80 for oneminus the scent-lok.

I did buy the new Red Head endura-skin base layerstuff this year to see how it works. Its the silver threadtechnology stuff. Id rather try the 0 maintenence "scent free" stuff than the stuff you have to maintain.....Not to mention if it cuts scent its right at the source (your body) rather than an outer layer.

Its amazing that anyone ever killed a deer without scent-lok and all the new stuff we have available. 90% of the stuff you see on tv and magazines the guys could have killed the deer with a sharp stick and a rock let alone a 30-06. All the hunting stuff on tvis justone big infomercial for scent-lok, bullets, guns, optics, and whatever hunting ranch they are on....Im sure the stuff does cut away some scent...it is extremly comfortable to wear as well, but im not a believer, nor am i going to buy it.

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you don't need Scent Lok to kill big bucks as seen on T.V., just book an outfitter that does all the work for you just like every T.V. show does. on the properties hunted on T.V. you could probally get away with wearing a used Mcdonalds uniform and still kill a 200" whitetail.

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NO!

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Get a scent killer kit or a large pack of each product.
use them all wash your clothes in the right soap
use the spray.
Hunt the wind and your golden

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Before scent lok started paying huge dollars to advertise Deer and deer hunting had an article on how and why Baking soda was the best stuff you could use.

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Putnam.....zip it up to the neck.... then fart.......then get back to us....tee hee

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THANKS FOR YOUR OPINONS

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Ill agree .We as hunters are always getting ripped off by the so called professional hunters. Its just another monopoly if you as me. For years guys used baking soda to clean there hunting cloths or a good scent free wash. Well I started bowhunting when I was 11 years old and Im 30 now an I bought a scentlock leafy suit 3 years ago and its not worth the money to have one if you ask me. clean cloths and some scentaway spray does work if you like but .I always took some kind of deer scent and hang it on a limb near me and I have had deer within 5 yards of me and not care. Well dont break your budget with all the products out there keep it simple and enjoy the passthru's .

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here is my scent control routine:

when my hunting clothes are not being worn, i keep them tied up in a non scented plastic trash bag. the night before my hunt, i wash all of my hunting clothes (including under wear and socks) in scent free UV killer detergent (Scent A Way brand). i also use the dryer sheets that make your clothing smell like dirt (also Scent A Way). once my clothes are done, i immediately take them outside and hang them on my porch. when i wake up the morning of my hunt, i shower using Scent A Way shampoo and body wash. prior to getting dressed i use Scent A Way deoderant. i then walk outside on my porch and get dressed. i also always fuel my truck up and load all my gear the day/night before my hunt. i drive straight to the woods not stopping. once in the woods and parked, i exit my truck and get my gear ready that i tote to my stand. i spray down with scent killer (Scent A Way) just before leaving my truck and walking to my stand.

i have no preference to what brand of scent eliminator/killer i use because they are virtually all the same. Scent A Way is just what my local Wal Mart stocks. hope this routine helps someone. by the way, i filled my freezer last year with 4 deer (3 bucks and 1 doe) and passed on a bunch more. i am contemplating on buying another deep freezer this year.

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oh i forgot to mention. my hunting clothes consist of Redhead Micro Lite shirt and pants in Realtree APG camo. Scent Lok/Scent Blocker will never see a dime of mine. since i have been faithfully doing the above described routine, i have NEVER been busted by a deer. i have had deer stand under my tree and look up at me knowing something wasn't quite right but they never spooked. they carried on browsing and meandering through the woods.

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WOW!
Only one real reply in favor of Scent loc...
I was wondering if it was really worth what they were asking....
Guess thats a big" NO"
I won't be buying any soon..:D

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It prob dont help buti bought into itanyway andit isgreat and comfortable camo

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I have never used Scent Lok or any other scent control products. If you hunt the wind (which you will have to do anyway even if you have a scent lok suit) your prey won't even know that you are there. Just a bunch of hype is all it is. But like I said I have never used it so it is a uneducated opinion. I do how ever have a few friends that have used the cloths wash, soap, ten different sprays and a Scent lok suit and guess what I see and harvest just as many if not more deer than them. I have a few different stand locationsso I can hunt the wind if it is blowing N, S, E, W. However if you want to try it out by all means do so it's your money not mine.

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I own some scent lok I only works on mosquitoes they didn't seem to bite threw but as for deer I ahve been busted more offten then not save your money but bakeing soda

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i'm wait'n on Chevrolet to come out with their Scent Lok edition Z71. this way i can stay scent free from my house to the woods:eek:

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If it helps build your confidence by all means use it.

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Keep your clothes clean as possible using no scent soap.

Keep them in a plastic container.

Take a shower before you go using unscented or earth scent soap.

Here's one of the most important one that hardly anybody does. CHANGE YOUR CLOTHES WHERE YOU PARK YOUR VEHICLE.

Spray down with some scent killer, especially your boots.

Hunt the wind.

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Unless you are a miticulous hardcore monster buck hunter it is my opinion that scentlok at best is only scent free the first time you use it. It is tought to make anything scent free no matter how many time you wash it including yourself. It is best to do what you can by washing everything including yourself often with scent free soaps, deoderants etc. and play the wind as best you can. Thousands of big bucks each year meet there demise without the use of scentlok, it's my opinion that the extra money you save will by you other exessories that will get you in the game better. Good luck bro

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The scent lok issue has been beat to death the past couple years. There are plenty folks out there that still believe it works and wear it. I used it one season, got busted just as much as ever so quit wearing it. Nowadays I make sure me and my clothes are clean each hunt (hunter soap & sportwash) I like the Silver XP body foam or Dead Down Wind body foam. If its cool enough I wear silver fiber underwear. The only thing I spray with Scent Killer is my boots and hair. Don't get busted near as much these days.

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Without reading the original post, I see the words "Scent-Lok". When I see those words, I immediately think of words like "rip off" and "scam", because thats exactly what Scent Lok is.

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You guys are beating Scent Lok to a pulp. First, do you take the time to go through the entire Scent Eliminating process? Are you the hunter that buys the shirt without buying the pants and the gloves or vice versa? It's true that deer can bust you with or without Scent Lok, but before you give an opinion make sure you are giving one that is accurate. If you are going totry it and talk about it make sure you give it an honest chance and not doing it half way. I have owned numerous Scent Lok suits and believe in them. True, I have been busted by deer with the suit on, but be honest and realistic, life is not a vacuum and everything in life depends on circumstances, so if the circumstances are perfect for the deer then it doesnt matter what you do or what youhave on they are going to bust you. Scent Lok is not perfect neither are all of the methods that we go through to kill deer.....

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So you say you buy it and believe in it and at the same time basically admit it doesn't work.

If that's the way you want to spend your hard earned money, knock yourself out.