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Chad,,, We all try to play the wind the best we can... That's what I'm getting at... Play the wind the best you can and leave the gimmicks for the prostaffers on TV...
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Chad,,, We all try to play the wind the best we can... That's what I'm getting at... Play the wind the best you can and leave the gimmicks for the prostaffers on TV...
Phil
Not sure how big your ozone unit is but when using a smaller one to deodorize a hotel room size place you need to let it run for many hours (at least 8) for it to get rid of the smoke smell.
Then open the windows for several hours, repeat if needed. Let the sucker run! They do leave a different smell but that will also go away. I have a small one made from a kit I use for just what you are. Still beats painting and carpet cleaning. Because of the ozone smell I cannot bring myself to use it on my hunting clothes.
Hope this helps
It is advertised to do units the size of this apartment. I'm sure the were a bit more confident in their abilities than they should be. It only runs 2hrs at a time. Sounds like I need to let it run more. Set it up to run a handful more times and see if it helps. I may actually just open the windows this weekend as it is going to be nice. I don't see that actually working ad well. Maybe shampoo the carpets and then run the ozone machine 3-4-5 times or something.
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Well Ill probably get beat up for this post but I think this ozone stuff plain works for deer hunting. I received the bag as a gift this past year. I started putting clothes in them and they stunk like wood from wood chips. The ozone after a few runs took the smell out of the clothes. It does leave a little unnatural smell but that smell does seem to go away shortly after you take clothes out of bag. I still spray down as well.
I always enjoyed smoking up and I think it works. However, I don't think I had a single deer blow at me this year, and I hunted A LOT! I have run the unit in the truck as well. It'll take the smell of fast food, oil, gasoline, etc. Right out of the truck.
I have been impressed with it - so far!
I always enjoyed smoking up and I think it works. However, I don't think I had a single deer blow at me this year, and I hunted A LOT! I have run the unit in the truck as well. It'll take the smell of fast food, oil, gasoline, etc. Right out of the truck.
I have been impressed with it - so far!
You hunted a lot. Didn't have a single deer blow. Was this with scent smoker or your ozone set up? I am just curious. I didn't know you bought one. Or was the bag you bought a bag with the built in ozone machine?
The main reason I smoke up is it's cheap, it works, and I don't have to waste money on phoney scent sprays. I'm glad you found something you like, Al. It's just not for me.
You're spot on Blan37... I was going to post something very similar about the dangers of ozone used in closed quarters where you house your hunting clothes.
https://www.satra.com/spotlight/article.php?id=390
I've heard from multiple people about damage to clothes containing rubber, plastic or synthetic materials. Think rain gear, rubber boots, neoprene, seam welds on higher end clothing, etc. The ozone can damage some of these materials and end up ruining gear.
I'll stick to scent free wash, deodorant, smoking up and only hunting stands when I've got a favorable wind.
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bigten05
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I don't own one but my buddy bought one and I'll say I believe it works we used it during the rut this past year and niether of us got busted once had deer all around us. But we did hunt the wind also. We did notice on his nomad bibs that the shoulder straps seemed to be loosing there shape. And weren't as elastic as when they were new. That's the only con I seen with it. I wouldn't pay that much for a scent crusher bag when you can build your own for alot less. I'll use it when he's up and it's available but not sure I'll have one of my own.
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I got mine as a gift. This was with the ozone bag setup. I always had good luck with smoke as well.
To each his own!
Iowa_Buckeye
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Must be nice to be able to hunt the wind... every place I hunt, the wind swirls and changes directions many times throughout the day. And I hunt Kansas... You want to talk about wind??? lmao
The science behind Ozone being applicable to kill bacteria is 100% solid. It's nothing new, it's been around since the 70's (to my knowledge) being used in lodging, industry, and commercial applications. Many NCAA athletic facilities use ozone to kill bacteria such as mersa and staph on surfaces like locker room floors, gym mats, football fields, etc...I can personally testify to that. However to be effective, the rate of application has to be correct to treat X amount of surface area or volume. That's where the questions come in. There is a lot of info on Ozone available, I'd suggest to look at it outside the hunting/outdoor industry.
I'm no expert but this is what I know (if I can get the vocabulary right haha)...Ozone is created by taking ambient air and running it over electrically charged coils to force 3 Oxygen atoms to bond, this creates 03 which is an Ozone molecule. An inorganic molecule, not naturally found. That bond between the 3 oxygen atom is very unstable, thus each molecule tries is hardest to break apart making it one of the most powerful oxidizers in the world. When that separation happens, each molecule is forced to bond with other molecules because of its ionic charge created by the separation. After the oxygen molecules bond with other atom groups/molecules it changes their molecular compound. Thus the ability to kill bacteria the cause of odor. Also why its very hard on things made of rubber, plastic, elastic, etc.
Again, by no means am I a chemist or an expert, just what I learned in a few overpriced college courses
As far as the scent crusher bag/product, IMO it would work as long as:
1- the output was high enough for the bag's volume
2-the ozone is applied near the top of the bag (molecular weight + gravity forces it to fall)
3- the bag was packed in a manner where each item of clothing could be fully in contact with O3
But definetly over priced...someone will come along and make it much more affordable
Also, most car units are an ionic purifier which put out negative ions not ozone. They purposefully take out particles in the air...dust, allergens, pollutants, etc. Much like air purifiers sold as home goods.
With that said negative ions and ozone are produced in a similar manner and most ionic purifiers will put out a very small amount of ozone.. Its a shame people in the hunting industry market it otherwise.
I'm no expert but this is what I know (if I can get the vocabulary right haha)...Ozone is created by taking ambient air and running it over electrically charged coils to force 3 Oxygen atoms to bond, this creates 03 which is an Ozone molecule. An inorganic molecule, not naturally found. That bond between the 3 oxygen atom is very unstable, thus each molecule tries is hardest to break apart making it one of the most powerful oxidizers in the world. When that separation happens, each molecule is forced to bond with other molecules because of its ionic charge created by the separation. After the oxygen molecules bond with other atom groups/molecules it changes their molecular compound. Thus the ability to kill bacteria the cause of odor. Also why its very hard on things made of rubber, plastic, elastic, etc.
Again, by no means am I a chemist or an expert, just what I learned in a few overpriced college courses
As far as the scent crusher bag/product, IMO it would work as long as:
1- the output was high enough for the bag's volume
2-the ozone is applied near the top of the bag (molecular weight + gravity forces it to fall)
3- the bag was packed in a manner where each item of clothing could be fully in contact with O3
But definetly over priced...someone will come along and make it much more affordable
Also, most car units are an ionic purifier which put out negative ions not ozone. They purposefully take out particles in the air...dust, allergens, pollutants, etc. Much like air purifiers sold as home goods.
With that said negative ions and ozone are produced in a similar manner and most ionic purifiers will put out a very small amount of ozone.. Its a shame people in the hunting industry market it otherwise.
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As things keep changing in my life I’m thjnking about a Scent Crusher Bag. I have a giant Pelican case that I usually just leave in the truck. Well...I ain’t driving the truck anymore and it doesn’t fit in the car real well. It fits, but I can’t see around the damn thing and it bugs the hell outa me. Seriously worried I’m gonna hit someone and that damn box is gonna kill me. I just don’t feel safe, so I’m looking at other options here.
Anyways, I know some of you use this product. I also use a smoker, but I eat fast food in the car, throw my stinky wet boots in it and whatever else that smells of humans. I don’t want a big heavy box in the car with me, so that leaves me with bags. A good dry bag isn’t much cheaper then this option, so here I am...
Pros/cons?
Other options?
Am I being a Sally?
Double trash bag them and call it good?
Main reason I’m thinking of the bag is if I have multiple opportunities to hunt between trips home. Simply toss them in the bag and push the button...no washing needed.
Anyways, I know some of you use this product. I also use a smoker, but I eat fast food in the car, throw my stinky wet boots in it and whatever else that smells of humans. I don’t want a big heavy box in the car with me, so that leaves me with bags. A good dry bag isn’t much cheaper then this option, so here I am...
Pros/cons?
Other options?
Am I being a Sally?
Double trash bag them and call it good?
Main reason I’m thinking of the bag is if I have multiple opportunities to hunt between trips home. Simply toss them in the bag and push the button...no washing needed.
I don't believe it is a total gimmick. There is science there. I tried something different this year. I simply washed all my gear in scent free soap. Kept outer layers out of cab of truck. Hunted. No smoke. No ozone. Did my best to play the wind. Had deer downwind of me multiple times. Never got busted. Ive only hunted 6 times but it has worked. If you can keep your gear washed and in a scent free environment I think you'd be fine. I'm curious to hear input on this too.
That’s my problem Phil, I’m trying to find a way to keep my cloths from soaking up the smell from the truck stop.
I use one Dave, I'm sure you saw it at Strouds. It is convenient to have. I also use the bags generator and plug it in the truck while in route to the stand. Every once in awhile I run it in my truck to clean out the scent in the cab. I plan on making one for a tote so If space is limited in the cab I can throw it in the bed.
Yes Nate, I think you own all the products
. I’ve noticed, that’s what made me think of it actually. Then I remembered this thread as I don’t remember any reviews, just questions. So do you think this is worth the money for my situation? Traveling man living out of hotels and a car.
. I’ve noticed, that’s what made me think of it actually. Then I remembered this thread as I don’t remember any reviews, just questions. So do you think this is worth the money for my situation? Traveling man living out of hotels and a car.
Wife got me the scent crusher closet for Christmas. Still haven’t opened to box or looked into it. But I hope it comes with a travel bag! Hopefully I get some good use out of it and it’s portable. I’ll be sharing my opinion here shortly on this product.
