I just started using Scentlok this week. I’m not going full “mommy van of death” but I’ve got my airtight totes set up and wear my SL gloves whenever touching gear that will go in the woods. I still play the wind but hope to gain an edge on swirly and still days.
I’m wondering about using face coverings when it’s cold and my breath condenses. I have a SL fleece neck gaiter and beanie and wear them both as I leave the vehicle. As I got off the hiking trail I pulled up the gaiter to cover my mouth and nose and left it up until I got back to the trail.
My first hunt was a quick evening and uneventful yet comfortable once I got past the flashbacks to wearing covid masks all the time.
This morning was a colder morning hunt. It was 26 leaving the house and got up to 40 when I got back to the vehicle. I did the same routine but this time the gaiter was soaking wet from condensation. Some of it was even forming on my eyelashes as it escaped up around my nose.
I rotated the gaiter regularly and that made it a little better but the new spot soon soaked through too. The wet fleece was colder than just having my nose out in the air. I could see it actually freezing if it were cold enough.
Is this just a part of the Scentlok system or is there a way to alleviate the moisture buildup? I have a full beard and am not a full time mouth breather but was probably using my mouth climbing and when a deer came by.
Any suggestions or stories to share?
I’m wondering about using face coverings when it’s cold and my breath condenses. I have a SL fleece neck gaiter and beanie and wear them both as I leave the vehicle. As I got off the hiking trail I pulled up the gaiter to cover my mouth and nose and left it up until I got back to the trail.
My first hunt was a quick evening and uneventful yet comfortable once I got past the flashbacks to wearing covid masks all the time.
This morning was a colder morning hunt. It was 26 leaving the house and got up to 40 when I got back to the vehicle. I did the same routine but this time the gaiter was soaking wet from condensation. Some of it was even forming on my eyelashes as it escaped up around my nose.
I rotated the gaiter regularly and that made it a little better but the new spot soon soaked through too. The wet fleece was colder than just having my nose out in the air. I could see it actually freezing if it were cold enough.
Is this just a part of the Scentlok system or is there a way to alleviate the moisture buildup? I have a full beard and am not a full time mouth breather but was probably using my mouth climbing and when a deer came by.
Any suggestions or stories to share?