Scent Lok
03-04-2013, 04:33 AM
#71
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: South Dakota
Posts: 1,035
Filter those suckers out.
03-04-2013, 05:23 AM
#72
Boone & Crockett
Join Date: Feb 2003
Posts: 19,137
If you think that anything can eliminate 100% of your scent you are seriously mislead
But their argument continues to be that wind is ALL that matters.
03-04-2013, 07:20 PM
#74
Fork Horn
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Southeast Nebraska
Posts: 452
03-05-2013, 04:54 AM
#75
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: South Dakota
Posts: 1,035
No more uncomfortable car rides or movie dates, no more holding them in until your date is just out of earshot, then just blasting away like the fog horn of a century-old lighthouse.
Yep... big bucks there.
03-05-2013, 04:50 PM
#76
Spike
Join Date: Mar 2013
Posts: 70
Thank you for the welcome, NebBuckHunter. I assure you that I have zero "vested interest" in any hunting products. 
Just an avid hunter that is willing to keep an open mind and look for whatever tiny edge I can get (within reason of course). Honestly, I have a hard time stomaching the professional hunting industry. I haven't been able to watch a hunting show for years and have very little respect for the "hunting" that these walking billboards in camo do. My "scent reduction system" comment was probably a byproduct of being inundated with the commercial hunting world in every page I turn in every magazine I read. Can we just call it a temporary lapse in judgement?
Charlie P - we really don't need to start a war of words here, but you came on a little strong, pal. I at least need to defend myself.You've been here for years, yet can't remember anyone using that argument? I found someone on the first page of this thread. And I've heard/read a hundred more like it.
Fuhgeddaboudit
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Hunt the wind, nevermind odor...
As far as these "scent eliminating" producers misleading people, that's advertising I guess. It doesn't make it right, but I don't get angry at the company when Nike leads people to believe you can jump higher if you wear their shoes; beer companies lead people to believe you can get a prettier girl if you drink their brand; etc. We've got to be educated consumers and read between the BS for ourselves. Just because they've mislead people regarding its effectiveness it doesnt mean the stuff is useless.
The whole point I was trying to make is that if the stuff is of high quality (which I've found a lot of it to be - but you've got to do your own research), if it is silent, and if it is resonably priced (pretty much gotta shop sales for that), then I like the idea of having a little bit of scent suppresion working for me. I hope it was crystal clear that I do not rely on scent suppression. I rely on hunting the wind. But, I also try to do everything reasonable to gain any little edge I can. They're hard enough to kill as it is
If the stuff has to kill 100% of odor for you to consider it to be effective, then I agree, it is crap.
But, if you appreciate the fact that it can reduce some scent and provide even a slight advantage versus going without, then I say it's worth looking into.
NebBuckHunter, thanks again for the welcome.
Just an avid hunter that is willing to keep an open mind and look for whatever tiny edge I can get (within reason of course). Honestly, I have a hard time stomaching the professional hunting industry. I haven't been able to watch a hunting show for years and have very little respect for the "hunting" that these walking billboards in camo do. My "scent reduction system" comment was probably a byproduct of being inundated with the commercial hunting world in every page I turn in every magazine I read. Can we just call it a temporary lapse in judgement? Charlie P - we really don't need to start a war of words here, but you came on a little strong, pal. I at least need to defend myself.
You've been here for years, yet can't remember anyone using that argument? I found someone on the first page of this thread. And I've heard/read a hundred more like it. Fuhgeddaboudit
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<<<Crock Crowd.
Hunt the wind, nevermind odor...
As far as these "scent eliminating" producers misleading people, that's advertising I guess. It doesn't make it right, but I don't get angry at the company when Nike leads people to believe you can jump higher if you wear their shoes; beer companies lead people to believe you can get a prettier girl if you drink their brand; etc. We've got to be educated consumers and read between the BS for ourselves. Just because they've mislead people regarding its effectiveness it doesnt mean the stuff is useless.
The whole point I was trying to make is that if the stuff is of high quality (which I've found a lot of it to be - but you've got to do your own research), if it is silent, and if it is resonably priced (pretty much gotta shop sales for that), then I like the idea of having a little bit of scent suppresion working for me. I hope it was crystal clear that I do not rely on scent suppression. I rely on hunting the wind. But, I also try to do everything reasonable to gain any little edge I can. They're hard enough to kill as it is
If the stuff has to kill 100% of odor for you to consider it to be effective, then I agree, it is crap.
But, if you appreciate the fact that it can reduce some scent and provide even a slight advantage versus going without, then I say it's worth looking into.
NebBuckHunter, thanks again for the welcome.
Last edited by North22; 03-05-2013 at 04:53 PM.
03-07-2013, 09:14 PM
#77
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Pine Hill Alabama USA
Posts: 1,280
This is all PART of a scent reduction system - along with scent free shower, spraying down, scent free laundrying, rubber boots, AND most importantly, hunting the wind.
03-08-2013, 04:02 AM
#78
Boone & Crockett
Join Date: Feb 2003
Posts: 19,137
but you came on a little strong, pal
Obviously never was the wrong word. I believe if I asked a 1,000 experienced deer hunters if scent control was an important factor I'd say 950 would say yes.
But, if you appreciate the fact that it can reduce some scent and provide even a slight advantage versus going without, then I say it's worth looking into.
If I bought Gortex clothing and when it rained I got soaked I wouldn't say it just advertising/marketing it's ok.
Last edited by Charlie P; 03-08-2013 at 04:16 AM.
03-08-2013, 11:49 AM
#79
Giant Nontypical
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Ohio
Posts: 7,876
First thing you're not a pal of mine. If you think that's coming on strong I think you're a little sensitive.
Obviously never was the wrong word. I believe if I asked a 1,000 experienced deer hunters if scent control was an important factor I'd say 950 would say yes.
If you appreciate the fact it's aborbed everything it will absorb sitting in the store and can't be regactivated by the heat of your dryer,(1472 degress Farenheit is need to do this)go ahead and buy it on sale and wear it for what it is decent camo clothing at a high price. I think the advantage is psychlogical which can be important in the woods, confidence is a key factor.
If I bought Gortex clothing and when it rained I got soaked I wouldn't say it just advertising/marketing it's ok.
Obviously never was the wrong word. I believe if I asked a 1,000 experienced deer hunters if scent control was an important factor I'd say 950 would say yes.
If you appreciate the fact it's aborbed everything it will absorb sitting in the store and can't be regactivated by the heat of your dryer,(1472 degress Farenheit is need to do this)go ahead and buy it on sale and wear it for what it is decent camo clothing at a high price. I think the advantage is psychlogical which can be important in the woods, confidence is a key factor.
If I bought Gortex clothing and when it rained I got soaked I wouldn't say it just advertising/marketing it's ok.
ASk a trapper if scent control is an issue.