Cant smell me

[survivior]

I understand that Scentlok and other brands use an activated charcoal for their clothes.. I also believe it works..

I presently am suffering the same fate as many others out there and cost is a big issue. My question is..

Would the activated charcoal I use for my fish filter (either granulated or pre packaged) do the same if strategically place..ie..hip pocket..boots..chest pocket??

is there a way to make a "homemade" scent blocker. I use the sprays when i hunt. but want that extra protection if I can get it.

TY in advance

[RackBlaster]

As an alternative to using the high priced scent-blocker clothing, i would purchase some military chemical suits. They are carbon lined and durable. I know Cheaperthandirt.com sold them but you would be able to get them online from alot of other places pretty cheap.

[Tony]

be carefull buying those chemical suits. i used to have to wear them when i was in the Army and they were not very nice to use. plus the carbon got onto our clothes we had on underneath and they are super hot as well. so forget using them on a warm day.

for the best bet, if i was on a tight budget, i would just watch the wind, wash all my clothes in scent free soap and shower before you go hunting. make sure my boots are rubber and are stored away for everything else. also dressing when you get to where you hunt is a good bet also. i know it is a pain when its cold, but you will maintain being a little more scent free if you dont wear your clothes and then drive to where you hunt.

hunting a little higher is another option. instead of a 15 foot stand, think about going to 20 feet.

no matter what scent loc system you use, you will get busted every so often. i have a nice scent loc suit and pants, hood and gloves, but i sitll get picked off when the wind just isnt right.

something else a lot of guys forget, is washing there release strap and the grip on there bows. during practice you sweat a lot if its warm out and these 2 areas get over looked a lot.

have a good season

Tony

[wtnhunt]

Gotta agree with Tony, do your best with using good scent control practices. Have used some scent lok stuff here, and honestly do not think it has made a bit of difference in what I have or have not seen.

A good while back someone posted a recipe for making your own carbon scent away type spray, that called for using baking soda and activated carbon like used for fish tanks. Don't really think that placing dry activated carbon on your clothes or in your pockets will really accomplish anything.

If you are wanting to make homemade carbon clothes or add a lining to some existing clothes, might check out materials here http://www.rockywoods.com/Fabrics-Hardware-Patterns-Kits?search=scent.

[redkneck]

I'm sorry but I just don't beleive in that stuff. To think some clothing is going to block my odor time and time again, after sweating on the hot days walking to the stand, time and time again, and washing it over and over sounds crazy and impossible. Dont get me wrong, I'm sure the stuff absorbs odor for a while, I just have my doubts about a year or so down the road.

[backwoods07]

I'm sorry but I just don't beleive in that stuff. To think some clothing is going to block my odor time and time again, after sweating on the hot days walking to the stand, time and time again, and washing it over and over sounds crazy and impossible. Dont get me wrong, I'm sure the stuff absorbs odor for a while, I just have my doubts about a year or so down the road.

Yup. It works great off the rack, but in order to reactivate the carbon after it's used up, you need HIGH temps that most dryers can't reach.

[redkneck]

I just use some common sense scent tactics, probably like most of you use. You can spend a ton of cash on carbon clothing, but what about the scent of your hair, and perspiration, and probably biggest of all, your breathing. I'd say your breath puts more of your scent out than anything else anyway, esp morning breath, lol.