Scent Crusher

[Spencie]

My kids got me the bag last year for Christmas. I wash in scent away soap, wash my clothes after every hunt in baking soda and keep my clothing in totes on the porch. I use no sprays and no smoke (tried it and it FAILED). I have always gotten away with a lot by pushing the limits of wind direction. Adding the bag was just another step and I believe in it. So much so that I’m not afraid to try stands in less than favorable winds.
I’m very fortunate that I sweat very little and don’t put off much personal odor.

 

[OhioWhiteTails]

Probably not going to be great for being mobile Dave. It could be done, but I think the set up and tear down will frustrate you eventually. Just use a tote, drill a hole in the lid and take the generator with you.

 

[Creamer]

I've talked to enough guys I know who use Scent Crusher and similar ozone setups to believe there must be something to it. I ordered a generic ozone generator from Amazon for under $50 with free shipping and I'll pick up a lockable 30 gallon tote at Lowe's for under $15. So for roughly $65 I'll have an ozone setup to try. I've been smoking my gear for years with good success, far and away better than trying to play the scent-free game with soaps and detergents. I'm going to give the ozone a shot for this price. If it fails, I'm not out much. Hearing the success with it from real hunters I know, and not paid talking heads on tv, is what got me to want to try it. I can't help but think if the lead deer on Friday afternoon had not smelled smoke, his buddy behind him would be dead. Did the lead deer blow? No. Did he stomp? No. Did he run for the hills? Nope. But he reversed course and walked away, taking the bigger deer behind him with him. I completely agree that you can't fool their noses 100% of the time and nothing is a guarantee, and I may go back to the smoke, but I am going to give ozone a try.

Here's a link to the ozone generator I ordered:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B076PB2HD4/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_image_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

[giles]

Do you guys run the machine every time? I haven’t used mine a bunch. But after today’s hunt I stripped down in front of it and ran it again. Boots and all. Should be good to go in the morning. Or am I doing it wrong? Should I run it in the morning? How often do you guys run the machine?

 

[Creamer]

Here's my generic Scent Crusher tote. Ozone unit was $49, tote was $18 ($3 more than I originally thought). So for under $70 I have this put together. This is a 30 gallon container, if I had to do it over again I might get the 20 gallon. It's nice having something this size to treat a lot of stuff at one time but it's a bit bulky getting in and out of the Jeep.

I'd like to be able to tell you I had 5 deer downwind last night and none winded me, but I didn't see shit. I treated everything in the tote the day before, then before hunting took it outside to air it out a bit and let the ozone smell dissipate a little. I did my boots (2 pairs) for 30 minutes, then did my Tree Saddle, hats, and knee pads for 30 minutes, my pack for 30 minutes, and lastly my camo/under layers for 30 minutes.

 

[cotty16]

Be careful using ozone on any safety gear, stands, or boots. I'm reading that, over time, the ozone eats away at materials and rubber. Not sure is it's true... just what I read.

 

[Creamer]

Be careful using ozone on any safety gear, stands, or boots. I'm reading that, over time, the ozone eats away at materials and rubber. Not sure is it's true... just what I read.

I've read the same, that it can break down rubber over time. I did it likely as a 1-timer on my boots because I had smoked the bejeezus out of them so many times.

 

[Twmttop]

I never post, I just lurk. However, this post needs a comment. The article, the gentleman posted the link from field and stream should be read. This test was performed with many products over the years and ozone was the only thing that delayed the dogs scent identification. Delayed was the key...nothing else worked at all. I know and have been told to “hunt the wind” for over 40 years. It can’t just be me, where I hunt ridges, valleys, and hollows hunting the wind is a joke. (I take every step to try and eliminate my odor and won’t hunt if I don’t have the time to be as scent free as possible) I would never be able to hunt. Swirls, thermals, and just inaccuracy of weather reports will put deer downwind. Add in deer go where they want most of the time. My point is... if it just delays the deer scent abilities it gives me a chance I may not have had. And it seems to have worked, not all the time but enough to have faith that it was worth the coin.

 

[giles]

I never post, I just lurk. However, this post needs a comment. The article, the gentleman posted the link from field and stream should be read. This test was performed with many products over the years and ozone was the only thing that delayed the dogs scent identification. Delayed was the key...nothing else worked at all. I know and have been told to “hunt the wind” for over 40 years. It can’t just be me, where I hunt ridges, valleys, and hollows hunting the wind is a joke. (I take every step to try and eliminate my odor and won’t hunt if I don’t have the time to be as scent free as possible) I would never be able to hunt. Swirls, thermals, and just inaccuracy of weather reports will put deer downwind. Add in deer go where they want most of the time. My point is... if it just delays the deer scent abilities it gives me a chance I may not have had. And it seems to have worked, not all the time but enough to have faith that it was worth the coin.

Tha is for getting involved. How often do you run the machine? My wife got me one for Christmas last year and I’m trying to use it properly.

 

[bowhunter1023]

I never post, I just lurk. However, this post needs a comment. The article, the gentleman posted the link from field and stream should be read. This test was performed with many products over the years and ozone was the only thing that delayed the dogs scent identification. Delayed was the key...nothing else worked at all. I know and have been told to “hunt the wind” for over 40 years. It can’t just be me, where I hunt ridges, valleys, and hollows hunting the wind is a joke. (I take every step to try and eliminate my odor and won’t hunt if I don’t have the time to be as scent free as possible) I would never be able to hunt. Swirls, thermals, and just inaccuracy of weather reports will put deer downwind. Add in deer go where they want most of the time. My point is... if it just delays the deer scent abilities it gives me a chance I may not have had. And it seems to have worked, not all the time but enough to have faith that it was worth the coin.

Great post!

 

[Creamer]

I never post, I just lurk. However, this post needs a comment. The article, the gentleman posted the link from field and stream should be read. This test was performed with many products over the years and ozone was the only thing that delayed the dogs scent identification. Delayed was the key...nothing else worked at all. I know and have been told to “hunt the wind” for over 40 years. It can’t just be me, where I hunt ridges, valleys, and hollows hunting the wind is a joke. (I take every step to try and eliminate my odor and won’t hunt if I don’t have the time to be as scent free as possible) I would never be able to hunt. Swirls, thermals, and just inaccuracy of weather reports will put deer downwind. Add in deer go where they want most of the time. My point is... if it just delays the deer scent abilities it gives me a chance I may not have had. And it seems to have worked, not all the time but enough to have faith that it was worth the coin.

I laugh every time I hear people say they hunt the wind. I'm sure it works in some places, but in SE Ohio if you don't like the wind direction just wait a few minutes. Unless I am hunting way up high on ridges, wind direction is never dependable. I count on it swirling and changing often.

 

[Twmttop]

If the wind is blowing where it’s supposed to be, “hunting the wind” I don’t run it. When the wind changes, as it usually does, I’ll leave it on the whole time. I was hesitant about buying one also and did a ton of research. I’ll add about the oxidizing abilities of ozone. It happens with over exposure. In house and car situations, damage is done from being over exposed. There are health issues with ozone to be aware of. Ozone is created naturally during lightning.

 

[Twmttop]

I just looked at what I posted, and never posting before.... I am not in any way involved with a company. I don’t believe in gimmicks, using scent, or making any kind of deer vocalization. I’m a guy who works hard, has a lease in SE Ohio for 5 years and lives and hunts in NE. PA. We all know( or should) we can’t fool a deers nose. But, this is my belief and have never read it anywhere. Just like people have “personal space issues” Deer have “personal scent issues” Deer have a the ability to accept human scent and do all the time just about every where. But they have a threshold on its strength. Do they think you are currently there nearby? Or was it yesterday or the day before that? I’ve convinced myself that what ozone does have is the ability to disrupt the scent processing of deer. I’m hoping he thinks I was there yesterday. Who knows????

 

[Big_Holla]

Agreed, my dad always said it doesn't matter which stand you hunt, deer will always find a way to get downwind of you anyway. Go hunt!

 

[bowhunter1023]

I had straight N winds blowing on a forecasted S-SW winds the other night. It was a combo of effects from thermals and topography. It only did it while there was still warm air coming from the holler. When it started to cool down there, it stayed consistent as the thermals pulled at the air enough to keep it a steady S-SW wind.

Welcome to "playing the wind" in Appalachia.

 

[Twmttop]

There was some interest in home brew ozone generators in this post. I’ll add another example. I have an 8x8 closet that I keep my hunting gear in and treat, than store in totes. If ozone isn’t hitting all surfaces of the clothes it isn’t working. Thats the only draw back by stuffing you gear in a tote or bag than treating it. There is a video on YouTube “ozonics dry wash bag” that explains it. Search “ozone generator kit” on eBay 21.77$ That will come with the power supply and ceramic plate or plates. Than you need a fan and terminal block and power cord(make sure you purchase the AC version if you will make this to run in your house). I’m sure if I leave mine in my closet or car and and come back the next day that there would be problems. When I looked into this several years ago I seem to remember there was a formula based on several factors that determined safe exposure levels and times, so your on your own there. I know it’s not built to OSHA standards and build at you own risk. Another example-ozonics has a “dry wash” mode which turns off the unit so not to over expose. I may still have directions that came with my kit, will post if I locate.

 

[Creamer]

There was some interest in home brew ozone generators in this post. I’ll add another example. I have an 8x8 closet that I keep my hunting gear in and treat, than store in totes. If ozone isn’t hitting all surfaces of the clothes it isn’t working. Thats the only draw back by stuffing you gear in a tote or bag than treating it. There is a video on YouTube “ozonics dry wash bag” that explains it. Search “ozone generator kit” on eBay 21.77$ That will come with the power supply and ceramic plate or plates. Than you need a fan and terminal block and power cord(make sure you purchase the AC version if you will make this to run in your house). I’m sure if I leave mine in my closet or car and and come back the next day that there would be problems. When I looked into this several years ago I seem to remember there was a formula based on several factors that determined safe exposure levels and times, so your on your own there. I know it’s not built to OSHA standards and build at you own risk. Another example-ozonics has a “dry wash” mode which turns off the unit so not to over expose. I may still have directions that came with my kit, will post if I locate.

I put some removable "racks" (dowel rods held in place with adhesive velcro) in my tote so I can hang clothing off of them for better exposure. If I need to remove them for any reason, just yank on them and the velcro lets them come right out.