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Use a Powder-filled Sock As Cheap Scent Block
For a cheap way to kill your scent, carry a "soda sock," filled with talcum powder or baking soda
Photo by Cliff Gardiner & John Keller
Here’s a simple and inexpensive way to maintain control of your olfactory aura, while constantly monitoring those oft-fickle September winds.
[1] Raid the dryer. Grab a couple of misplaced white ankle-height socks (80 percent cotton) from atop the dryer. Hand-wash them with no-scent soap.
[2] Load and lock. Fill each sock with a lemon-size amount of scent-controlling talcum powder. Baking soda is a cost-saving substitute. Close the sock securely with a plastic locking cable tie. Trim the excess with side-cutters, and store in a zip-seal freezer bag in the refrigerator.
[3] Protect with a puff. Carry bagged socks into the field in your daypack or pants cargo pockets. Prior to setting out, a quick pat-down with a “soda sock” keeps you clean and cool. A periodic refresher dusting in the stand prevents odors from getting started.
[4] Read the currents. To check wind direction, slap the sock between gloved hands. The fine particulates ride the air currents nicely and keep you abreast of any problematic changes in air movement past your stand.
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Comments (24)
I like this idea. I know baking soda kills oder because I have to soak my watch in baking soda and water almost every week to get rid of the funky smell.
This will be great in the next few weeks during the early season!
This is a great idea I've also seen it used in Africa before and there it was used as two things. What you described and as a wind indicator. Which is the same as you guys. Great tip. Thanks!
Cool has anyone actually tried it?
I buy a big bag of Baking Soda at BJ's each season anf keep all my clothes in a large scent free bag with it. then I take some with me as described. I'm confident it works.
This should work!!!
thats a real good idea. i will try that this year when i go hunting.
I have used this for a few years. I learned about it when I started hunting and was stationed in GA. An old timer gave me the pointer after I complained about sweating while walking into my stands and knowing that I was getting busted. It works and is cheap, perfect these days.
awsome!
i have never heard of that before but will definitly try it i seem to sweat more now that i hunt TN's 70 degrees instead of WI's 30 degrees
sound like areally good idea i sweet like hell just walking to the blind here in fl
Amen to Florida sweat! It's still hot hunting Ocala and Osceola during Sept. bow season. Heck, even into October for black powder.
I'll try it this october for bow season!
I have been washing my hunting clothes with baking soda for years, and have found it works better than buy the high priced "scentlock" clothing. This is another nother way to save money and get close to the big ones.
Wow.This site has the greatest ideas.
that is a really cool and useful tip
I'll be sure to try this one this fall...
I'm a sweater i will try it for shure!
I think baking soda absorbs oders, not sure of letting it blow down wind as it will carry oders with it.
baking soda does absorb odors, I was thinking the same thing. If u carry 2 of them use 1 for patting yourself and 1 to check the wind. But to be honest, I was out yesterday in 89 degree weather, walked about 600 yards to my stand. Stopped 3 times to try and cool down and kept spraying earth scent HS spray on me. Then about every hour in stand did the same. Had 11 deer all around me at 1 point and never got busted. I keep my clothes in bags with dryer sheet from hs and cover in baking soda, then shake the hell out of it and spray down real well before I put on with gloves. Sounds nuts and over the top, but it works!
nice, ive been looking for a cheap way to avoid getting busted in the field. So you can just wash all your clothes with just baking soda and then carry the socks with and use accordingly?
GREAT TIP!!!!!!!!!
Great tip and it really works! One of my buddies showed me this trick last season. It stays pretty hot in Texas even into opening day of General Season in Nov.
Ill most likely do this this weekend. I sweat like crazy goin to my stand, even if its 30 out.
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I like this idea. I know baking soda kills oder because I have to soak my watch in baking soda and water almost every week to get rid of the funky smell.
This will be great in the next few weeks during the early season!
This is a great idea I've also seen it used in Africa before and there it was used as two things. What you described and as a wind indicator. Which is the same as you guys. Great tip. Thanks!
I buy a big bag of Baking Soda at BJ's each season anf keep all my clothes in a large scent free bag with it. then I take some with me as described. I'm confident it works.
Cool has anyone actually tried it?
This should work!!!
thats a real good idea. i will try that this year when i go hunting.
awsome!
sound like areally good idea i sweet like hell just walking to the blind here in fl
I'll try it this october for bow season!
Wow.This site has the greatest ideas.
I have used this for a few years. I learned about it when I started hunting and was stationed in GA. An old timer gave me the pointer after I complained about sweating while walking into my stands and knowing that I was getting busted. It works and is cheap, perfect these days.
i have never heard of that before but will definitly try it i seem to sweat more now that i hunt TN's 70 degrees instead of WI's 30 degrees
Amen to Florida sweat! It's still hot hunting Ocala and Osceola during Sept. bow season. Heck, even into October for black powder.
I have been washing my hunting clothes with baking soda for years, and have found it works better than buy the high priced "scentlock" clothing. This is another nother way to save money and get close to the big ones.
that is a really cool and useful tip
I'll be sure to try this one this fall...
I'm a sweater i will try it for shure!
I think baking soda absorbs oders, not sure of letting it blow down wind as it will carry oders with it.
baking soda does absorb odors, I was thinking the same thing. If u carry 2 of them use 1 for patting yourself and 1 to check the wind. But to be honest, I was out yesterday in 89 degree weather, walked about 600 yards to my stand. Stopped 3 times to try and cool down and kept spraying earth scent HS spray on me. Then about every hour in stand did the same. Had 11 deer all around me at 1 point and never got busted. I keep my clothes in bags with dryer sheet from hs and cover in baking soda, then shake the hell out of it and spray down real well before I put on with gloves. Sounds nuts and over the top, but it works!
nice, ive been looking for a cheap way to avoid getting busted in the field. So you can just wash all your clothes with just baking soda and then carry the socks with and use accordingly?
GREAT TIP!!!!!!!!!
Great tip and it really works! One of my buddies showed me this trick last season. It stays pretty hot in Texas even into opening day of General Season in Nov.
Ill most likely do this this weekend. I sweat like crazy goin to my stand, even if its 30 out.
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