Deer have noses many times stronger than our own and rely heavily on this sense when hunting. Eliminating unpleasant odors can greatly increase hunting success and help ensure success on hunts.

Academy has an outstanding selection of scent control hunting clothes designed to remain undetected in the woods and remain undetected by wary deer this season:

Under Armour

Under Armour offers an impressive array of scent control hunting clothing. Their Ridge Reaper Barren camo pattern excels for early season prairie hunts, mountainous regions and late season timber hunts alike. Additionally, Under Armour provides warm weather hunting apparel such as shirts, pants and baselayer leggings which use Moisture Transport System fabric technology that delivers comfort and performance hunters demand.

UA recently unveiled an advanced scent control solution, claiming that their new technology is lighter, quieter, and longer-lasting than carbons. Their patented odor elimination technology uses silver encapsulation with synthetic zeolites to neutralize human odors.

UA has further improved their cold and wet-weather gear. Their UA Brow Tine Realtree Xtra hunting boots feature 1200g Primaloft insulation for optimal warmth while the Storm technology helps retain breathability while repelling water. In addition, Gore-Tex WINDSTOPPER technology has proven itself effective at keeping wind at bay and warmth inside; making these an excellent option for women hunters. They come in multiple sizes making these an excellent investment for any situation.

Stone Glacier

Stone Glacier stands out as one of the premier providers for scent control hunting clothing, employing a technical “skin-to-shell” system designed specifically for mountain environments. Their De Havilland Lite pants combine Pertex Quantum shell material with HyperDRY 850+ fill power DWR treated goose down for quiet performance that packs down small for easy transport; their crotch zip allows late season size adjustments.

Their XKG series utilizes Polygiene’s odor-eliminating technologies, from base layers to zip-off pants. Their StayFresh solution kills off odor-causing bacteria while their OdorCrunch disperses environmental odors effectively.

Blocker also offers the Wooltex Pro jacket and pant, which combine wool’s insulating properties with their own S3 scent-blocking technology to offer maximum scent-blocking capability. Silver ions bind to bacteria to break their DNA and eliminate any smelly odors more effectively than activated carbon, which requires regular hot water activation sessions for effective performance on long backcountry expeditions.

Pnuma Outdoors

Pnuma offers an expansive line of high-end hunting gear designed to meet every hunting condition imaginable. From waiting in treestands for whitetail buck, to backpacking through mountains to find elk, their products use cutting-edge fabrics, components and designs that allow hunters to be at their most successful during each hunting journey.

Silent and high-performance fabrics are essential when it comes to scent control hunting clothing. Even the slightest noise could alert prey of your presence; Pnuma’s technical fabrics have been engineered specifically to remain silent while withstanding rough terrain without tearing or snagging.

IconX Hunting Clothing also offers heated hunting apparel to keep hunter warm in extreme conditions for extended periods. Their IconX Heated Core Vest and Heated Core Shirt models feature rechargeable batteries which provide up to six hours of heat on low setting with carbon-fiber heating elements strategically placed across their chest, kidneys, neck base and lower back area of each vest; lower back area as well as tops of legs in trousers respectively.

ScentLok

ScentLok scent control hunting clothing is an increasingly popular option among bowhunters looking to minimize their presence on the hunt. Their apparel utilizes silver, zeolite and activated carbon to neutralize human odors while also being suitable for all weather conditions and priced to meet various price points.

BE:1 gear from this popular hunting brand offers comfort while simultaneously controlling scent. Their Ridge Half-zip Hoodie utilizes smooth polyester exterior material with berber fleece lining to keep hunters cool and quiet during hunting sessions. Their 2023 BE:1 lineup also includes Wind Brace Pro jacket and pant options for maximum scent control.

As with other carbon clothing, ScentLok’s clothing must be “reactivated” with heat in order to remain effective; however, their research shows that household dryers do not generate enough heat to effectively activate carbon clothing reactivation. Furthermore, washing carbon clothing prematurely exposes it to more odor molecules which shorten its lifespan significantly.