Laundering Hunting Clothing

[9.1]

My hunting clothes get washed when they get noticeably sweaty, snotty, bloody, or muddy. I have a crunchy wife who prefers to have all our clothes washed using a mix of soap flakes, baking soda, wash soda, and Borax. I have always wondered if the Borax acts as a UV brightener.

 

[Buckhead]

I use the Dead Down Wind liquid detergent that is unscented and does not contain UV brightners. Usually wash underwear and direct skin baselayers after wearing 2-3 times. Other outer garments are washed as needed (visibly soiled, etc...) When at camp, I normally change out of my hunting clothes to prevent the absorption of odors (campfire smoke, food, gasoline) All of my clothes are synthetic fabric, mostly Sitka. Several of them are marked as being (Polygiene) odor resistant. Don't know if that is a marketing gimmick or if it really works. In general, synthetic fabrics do not hold scent nearly as much as cotton or cotton blends.

 

[guitarpreston]

This sept I lived in my merino base layers for a week without a shower sleeping in my truck...I had a very specific funk going on and tbh the actual fabrics didnt smell nearly as bad as I did. But I washed everything when I got home anyway. Throughout whitetail season I dont think I washed at all until it was over for the year...