Laundering Hunting Clothing

[AshleyWY]

Apologies in advance if this topic has already been covered here; I didn't see any threads with this specific question, but I may have simply missed them.

Out of curiosity, how often do you launder your hunting clothes? After each hunt? Less frequently? I have been hunting in an area lately where the wind has been in my favor for many days and will likely continue to be until I am through; however, I guess I'm asking as far as scent is concerned, as well as longevity of the actual garments. Any thoughts?

Thanks in advance for any input!

 

[NRA4LIFE]

After every hunt because I can smell up clothes like no other. Unscented detergent and my wife puts some kind of enzymatic (I think) deodorizer in there too.

 

[Fritz D]

They need to sell Tide in a Sitka-approved camouflage jug.

 

[Mtns2hunt]

Every two days.

 

[Stickmark]

Had coues 3 yards (neck shot, nope), 7 yards, 10 yards, etc...this winter season. Only using 9 Elements laundry detergent. I really don't know what the deer experienced this season (how they perceived me. In rustler jeans). I do know the does are really used to me. Will see me and go back to feeding, at 40 yards.

 

[Szwampdonkey]

So you’re asking if you can wash your clothes to remove your scent or what???? Cause you can’t.

I wash hunting clothes at the end of the season cause why wash something that’s just going to get dirty again tomorrow. Sometimes i just put em in totes as is until next year.

 

[LongWayAround]

I wash my stuff sparingly.

If it's sweaty or bloody, it gets washed. Minor day to day use doesn't warrant a wash for me.

I try to buy detergent without UV brighteners. It's usually some sort of "baby" unscented, etcetera. Most Free&Clear detergents still have the brighteners.

 

[AshleyWY]

After every hunt because I can smell up clothes like no other. Unscented detergent and my wife puts some kind of enzymatic (I think) deodorizer in there too.

Thanks for your response!

 

[AshleyWY]

So you’re asking if you can wash your clothes to remove your scent or what???? Cause you can’t.

I wash hunting clothes at the end of the season cause why wash something that’s just going to get dirty again tomorrow. Sometimes i just put em in totes as is until next year.

I was actually wondering if my natural scent would be better than laundry detergent, I guess. I like your approach!

 

[AshleyWY]

I wash my stuff sparingly.

If it's sweaty or bloody, it gets washed. Minor day to day use doesn't warrant a wash for me.

I try to buy detergent without UV brighteners. It's usually some sort of "baby" unscented, etcetera. Most Free&Clear detergents still have the brighteners.

Thanks for the help and insight!