johnf Posted October 27, 2004 Report Share Posted October 27, 2004 I don't know, I'm poor. I use sent-a-way. For $10 I get enough shampoo/soap, and cover scent for the year. Very rarely do I get winded. jf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Andrus Posted October 27, 2004 Report Share Posted October 27, 2004 Re: Scent Blocker or Scent Lok? Scent-lok Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maddhunter Posted October 27, 2004 Report Share Posted October 27, 2004 Re: Scent Blocker or Scent Lok? Aren't they both about the same? Don't they both use activated charcoal? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Andrus Posted October 28, 2004 Report Share Posted October 28, 2004 Re: Scent Blocker or Scent Lok? Scent lok has the patent on charcoal suits. So even if you buy a scent blocker( which are nice) Scent lok gets royalties. I'm partical to Scentlok since I know the owners and besides being good family people they have a good product. tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tedicast Posted October 28, 2004 Report Share Posted October 28, 2004 Re: Scent Blocker or Scent Lok? I use scent-lok too. i have pants shitr, and a fleece balaclava. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest gt2003 Posted October 28, 2004 Report Share Posted October 28, 2004 Re: Scent Blocker or Scent Lok? I bought scentlok mostly because it was a little cheaper. I've had it 2 years and haven't washed it yet, lol. I will have to this week because the buck I shot with muzzleloader bled all over the pants when I lifted him onto my ATV. I've read conflicting reports that it might not work but my experience is that it works and works really well. I've got the pants, mock turtleneck, jacket and headcover. Buy some, you'll like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted October 28, 2004 Report Share Posted October 28, 2004 Re: Scent Blocker or Scent Lok? Never tried either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VTbowman Posted October 28, 2004 Report Share Posted October 28, 2004 Re: Scent Blocker or Scent Lok? When I believed in it, I bough Scent Blocker, but only because thats what my local Walmart stocked. I just do not feel it works like advertized. I know activated carbon WILL adsorb scent molecules, just to effectively to make the suit more then a one time use item,if that! I know it can not be "reactivated" in less then 1700*F, which last time I checked, my home dryer can not do. My home oven can't do that, and if it could, would burn up any materials it (carbon) is in anyways. Now those are facts that even the companies can not disprove. The properties of activate carbon most of us do not know, that is.... JMO but I see just as many deer, at close range, with the wind in there favor, with or without scent blocker clothing... As a matter of fact, I shoot more deer without it now that I think about it... I have the old light brown under garment style that I use more as PJ's then anything... LOL Very comfy and warm. I use then as just another layer on really really cold days since its sort of baggy and I can get a bunch of stuff under it. I have not washed or dryed it in 4 years. Mother nature cleans and dries all my hunting clothes and none of them has lost 1 oz of color because of it. Blood or mud is nothing more then camo to me... LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
need2hunt Posted October 28, 2004 Report Share Posted October 28, 2004 Re: Scent Blocker or Scent Lok? I use the Scent lok product... it's in my winter coat and bibs... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJ Posted October 29, 2004 Report Share Posted October 29, 2004 Re: Scent Blocker or Scent Lok? I have both and I suggest you save your money. It's all hype. Buy a better scope, more ammo, or something else that is useful. Buy some scent neutralizing spray and you are much better off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJ Posted October 29, 2004 Report Share Posted October 29, 2004 Re: Scent Blocker or Scent Lok? I have a couple sets of those (new this year) also. Maybe the deer won't smell the shooters BO, but they can still smell other scents from vehicle, eating, drinking, smoking, etc. I use the lightweight tech silk layer stuff. I could not see getting outer garments made from the stuff. Put it next to your skin where you sweat. I still stick by the idea of the best thing is to use scent eliminating spray and hunt up wind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAbowhunter4life Posted October 30, 2004 Report Share Posted October 30, 2004 Re: Scent Blocker or Scent Lok? Well, I have always showered with scent free soap, used scent free deodorant, scent killer, the whole 9 yards. When I use to wear regular camo clothes I was getting nabbed a lot by deer I never even saw. Basically any deer that got downwind of me smelled me. Since buying my Scent Lok suit (jacket, pants, gloves, hat & face mask along with rubber boots) I have been winded by ZERO deer. I have had many deer, along with P&Y caliber bucks downwind of me and they never even knew I was there. If it's all a hoax, then I guess that means the deer in my hunting areas have learned to like my smell and only run from all the other hunters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest fishermanwhohunts Posted October 31, 2004 Report Share Posted October 31, 2004 Re: Scent Blocker or Scent Lok? Can't you reactivate Scent-Blocker with their Carbon Blast or Laundry Detergent etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrud Posted October 31, 2004 Report Share Posted October 31, 2004 Re: Scent Blocker or Scent Lok? Never used either, but I think I'd look at ScentBlocker first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJ Posted October 31, 2004 Report Share Posted October 31, 2004 Re: Scent Blocker or Scent Lok? [ QUOTE ] Can't you reactivate Scent-Blocker with their Carbon Blast or Laundry Detergent etc [/ QUOTE ] No, its only soap. To fully re-activate the carbon in the clothing, you must heat it to approximately 800 °C or 1,472 °F, in a controlled atmosphere of low oxygen concentration to reduce the possibility of combustion. This is scientific fact and is even stated in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – Engineering and Design, Adsorption Design Guide, Design Guide No. DG1110-1-2, if you’d like to check it out for yourself. Throwing worn garments in a common household clothes dryer for 20 to 30 minutes to re-active the carbon is pretty bogus. The average temperature generated by a clothes dryer is under 200°F. The rest of the clothing will char before the carbon is rejuvenated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VTbowman Posted October 31, 2004 Report Share Posted October 31, 2004 Re: Scent Blocker or Scent Lok? To go along with what AJ wrote. (Well put by the way...) The use of Carbon Blast WILL work as suggested. It satisfies all the requirements of using activated carbon for scent control. Some Fact of Activated Carbon for use: 1. Activated carbon DOES adsorb scent. 2. A.C. IS a one time use item. 3. It must be kept sealed or oxygen free until use. 4. To reactivate (see AJ's post)... LOL Carbon Blast does all of these and does not need to be "reactivated" since its intended for one time use. So in short it will "reactivate" your scent blocker but no more then if sprayed on regular camo... Now the ONLY draw back, as reported by its opposition, is that it is black and not clear. This is true. But last time I checked, black is one of the best camo colors. LOL Seriously though, it will not stain so it can be washed off if you get over ambiscious with it. However if sprayed properly, it will not look black. It must be applied in a fine mist not squirts or splashing. Now, ScentBlocker or Scent-Lok does have activated carbon it them and carbon does adsorb scent so those are not lies or decieveing. Being more then a one time use item is something they do not state for obvious reasons. Reactivating it in a home dryewr is an out and out lie. Use your own judgement but I feel its a waste fo money but Carbon Blast is not. Just my 2 cents..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoyt19 Posted November 1, 2004 Report Share Posted November 1, 2004 Re: Scent Blocker or Scent Lok? Im sorry AJ, I invested in Scent lok this year, and I know for a fact that I have seen several deer that should have winded me long before I saw them, and they didnt show any signs that they were nervous. If it is bougus as you claim then they wouldnt have any of the following that they do or have anyone backing the product as they do. I for one say that it has and does work for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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