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none, they don't work. Read up on them, the makers even claim that to rejuvenate them they would have to incinerate the suit. Just stay clean and spray down with H.S. Acorn or Earth. Always hunt the wind.......
Full Quiver
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I agree, spend your money on something else.
Limb Chicken
Active Member
I agree with the above posts, I don't think they make that big if any difference.
Here is a pretty good article to look at...
Scent suits
Here is a pretty good article to look at...
Scent suits
The statement "Forget the wind, just hunt" is the biggest BS pushed on novice bowhunters ever, IMHO.
If you want to be successful in the long term, forget trying to eliminate and cover your scent and just hunt THE WIND angle. Keep yourself and your clothes as clean as possible and use the wind to your advantage. You cannot eliminate your scent and you cannot cover your scent. A wafer on your hat?... COME ON! Even if you could somehow cover or seal up your body's scent, you still have to breathe! Breathing is mixing the outside air with your blood in your lungs and expelling it into your surroundings. Are you going to tell me that is not going to create a lot of scent?
I see the scent elimination industry as a passing fad. Particularly the clothing. People are buying this stuff like crazy and the companies have huge advertising budgets to perpetuate the myth and they can pay well-known bowhunters to help them sell more suits, but eventually it will reach a point of diminishing returns as more hunters realize that they are wasting their money, which will decrease sales, which will cut back on the advertising budgets, and these things will die a natural death. That is unless some new gimmick comes along first and replaces this one.
Having said all that, I love the looks of the Dream Season suit. I think it is very well designed. The zipper that goes off to one side is a great idea. Magnetic pocket closures instead of velcro (why didn't I think of that) and several other improvements make this a great idea for some practical hunting clothing. Now drop the activated carbon and reduce the price accordingly and I'll take one!
I realize this post is pretty opinionated but it is not directed at anyone in particular. Just use your head and play the wind angle. That's the only way to stay ahead of the scent game. Buy yourself a good camo suit made out of a quiet, durable fabric that isn't prone to collecting burs and stickers, and forget the activated carbon. Here's my saying "Forget the gimmicks, just hunt the wind!"
If you want to be successful in the long term, forget trying to eliminate and cover your scent and just hunt THE WIND angle. Keep yourself and your clothes as clean as possible and use the wind to your advantage. You cannot eliminate your scent and you cannot cover your scent. A wafer on your hat?... COME ON! Even if you could somehow cover or seal up your body's scent, you still have to breathe! Breathing is mixing the outside air with your blood in your lungs and expelling it into your surroundings. Are you going to tell me that is not going to create a lot of scent?
I see the scent elimination industry as a passing fad. Particularly the clothing. People are buying this stuff like crazy and the companies have huge advertising budgets to perpetuate the myth and they can pay well-known bowhunters to help them sell more suits, but eventually it will reach a point of diminishing returns as more hunters realize that they are wasting their money, which will decrease sales, which will cut back on the advertising budgets, and these things will die a natural death. That is unless some new gimmick comes along first and replaces this one.
Having said all that, I love the looks of the Dream Season suit. I think it is very well designed. The zipper that goes off to one side is a great idea. Magnetic pocket closures instead of velcro (why didn't I think of that) and several other improvements make this a great idea for some practical hunting clothing. Now drop the activated carbon and reduce the price accordingly and I'll take one!
I realize this post is pretty opinionated but it is not directed at anyone in particular. Just use your head and play the wind angle. That's the only way to stay ahead of the scent game. Buy yourself a good camo suit made out of a quiet, durable fabric that isn't prone to collecting burs and stickers, and forget the activated carbon. Here's my saying "Forget the gimmicks, just hunt the wind!"
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thanks and I will look it them more, so I should just go back to the wafers and what I have been doing. Sure would save a ton of money.
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IF you took all the money you would spend on that suit and spent it on scent free products and your water bill I would think you would be much better off. Basic scent elimination practice will always work.
thanks and I will look it them more, so I should just go back to the wafers and what I have been doing. Sure would save a ton of money.
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IF you took all the money you would spend on that suit and spent it on scent free products and your water bill I would think you would be much better off. Basic scent elimination practice will always work.
Limb Chicken
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I am buying Predator. Have used most but I will be in Predator Deception next year.
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Ok, so if I were to eliminate the carbon, what camo(pattern, bib, jacket,etc.) would be at the top of everybodies list?
[/ QUOTE ] Well if you really want to be fashion consious by all means buy Realtree Advantage Timber but if you want GOOD camo buy Mossy Oak Breakup.
Seriously just buy whatever trips your trigger and blends with your area because there aren't any bad patterns that I know of.
As far as scent control goes, not farting in your stand will go a long way.
Ok, so if I were to eliminate the carbon, what camo(pattern, bib, jacket,etc.) would be at the top of everybodies list?
[/ QUOTE ] Well if you really want to be fashion consious by all means buy Realtree Advantage Timber but if you want GOOD camo buy Mossy Oak Breakup.
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firedog
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This is some great info. I was always wondering if I was the only one out there without the suit. I wash my clothing atleast every two times I hunt(depending on temp due to sweat) and play the wind. I think some ghost spray and a Lone Wolf for the wind Gods
is the ticket!
Full Quiver
New Member
I bought an ASAT leafy camo suit http://www.asatcamo.com/ at last years Deer Classic and I love it. It's a cover up and you can basically wear anything under it. I've worn just a gray or black long sleeve t-shirt or sweat shirt under it before. You don't have to wear any camo under it, probably just something dark. I think its saved me some money by not having to buy different camo for different weather. Your camo is always going to be on top.