You can wash your hunting clothes in unscented detergent, keep them in a tote, and still pick up truck-seat, breakfast, or campfire odors on the way to the stand. Scent Crusher products give hunters a way to treat and store gear between hunts. The question is which one actually fits your routine.
The Gear Bag 2.0 is my pick for most deer hunters because it handles clothing at home and in the truck without taking up floor space for a closet. If you manage several full kits, the Locker 2.0 makes more sense. Wet boots, road trips, and changing beside the truck call for different tools. These seven picks cover Scent Crusher's current hunting lineup, including the simple mat bag not an ozone generator. The picks are based on published specifications and intended use, not hands-on testing.
Quick picks: The 7 best Scent Crusher products
Best for | Scent Crusher product | Why choose it |
|---|---|---|
Most hunters | Treats and carries a clothing kit in one bag | |
Full hunting wardrobe | Wide closet with hanging space and metal shelves | |
Smaller garage or camp | Narrower closet with hanging and mesh-shelf storage | |
Traveling hunts | Wheeled storage for bulkier hunting clothes | |
Damp footwear | Heated airflow plus ozone for compatible footwear | |
Truck odors | Vehicle-focused odor treatment before or after a trip | |
Changing at the truck | Storage bag that opens into a changing mat |
Scent Crusher Gear Bag 2.0 — Best overall
If you buy only one Scent Crusher setup, start here. The 31 × 13 × 13-inch Gear Bag 2.0 fits the way many whitetail hunters actually travel: clean base layers and outer layers go in the bag, the bag rides in the truck, and the clothes come out when it's time to hunt, making it useful for pre- and post-hunt scent control. The included generator sits in a mesh pocket and uses powerful ozone technology to distribute ozone through the bag after you zip it closed for a cycle. It also has a removable shoulder strap, carrying handles, and upgraded zippers.
The closed bag helps eliminate odors without harsh chemicals or chemical residue. That can reduce the need to wash delicate or bulky items that cannot be washed often. Don't stuff it so tightly that air cannot reach the fabric, and don't confuse an ozone cycle with washing mud and heavy sweat out of clothes.
Best for: A bowhunter or rifle hunter carrying one or two clothing setups.
Watch for: Read garment labels before treating waterproof membranes, elastic suspenders, rubber components, or treated fabrics.
Scent Crusher The Locker 2.0 — Best for a full hunting wardrobe
The Locker 2.0 is Scent Crusher’s larger closet option, in contrast to the brand’s portable ozone bags for treating gear on the go, and it provides dedicated space for hanging jackets, bibs, base layers, gloves, and other compatible gear. At approximately 20 × 46 × 73 inches assembled, it is the widest closet in this group. Its metal shelves let you organize smaller items instead of piling them under coats, and it includes Scent Crusher's common generator in a fabric enclosure designed for its intended use and built to meet federal safety standards.
It makes sense if you rotate warm-weather and late-season kits or share a gear room. Ensure there is enough floor and ceiling clearance before ordering. This is a fabric enclosure to assemble, not a rigid household wardrobe. If you only hunt a few weekends a year, a gear bag takes up less space and costs less.
Best for: Multiple clothing kits in a garage, basement, or hunting camp.
Watch for: Assembly, available floor space, and material compatibility.
Scent Crusher Locker Lite 2.0 — Best compact scent crusher closet
The Locker Lite 2.0 has a footprint of roughly 20 × 28 inches and stands about 69 inches tall. You can hang garments and stack smaller gear on mesh shelves. Scent Crusher lists a common included generator and upgraded zippers. It gives one hunter a dedicated place for a week's worth of deer-hunting layers without taking up the width of the larger Locker.
Hang jackets with room between them, store clean gloves and hats separately, and keep muddy or wet gear out until you've dealt with the moisture. The compact size is the selling point; it will feel crowded if you expect to fit several bulky late-season suits.
Best for: One hunter with a small garage or a compact hunting-camp setup.
Watch for: Limited width and mesh shelves versus the full Locker's metal shelves.
Check Locker Lite 2.0 listings
Scent Crusher Roller Bag 2.0 — Best for traveling hunters
When you are hauling cold-weather layers to deer camp or heading out on a multi-day hunt, the Roller Bag 2.0 is easier to move than a loaded duffel. It measures approximately 34 × 20 × 13 inches and features a large main compartment, two smaller side pockets, wheels, and a pull handle. Scent Crusher, a brand that specializes in scent elimination and odor-control gear for hunters, also lists a generator bracket intended to improve airflow.
The extra space is useful for organized clothing. Using the Roller Bag for ozone treatment between washes can help with extending the life of technical hunting fabrics by reducing laundering. But wheels do not help much across mud, gravel, or rough field edges. Think of it as a truck-to-cabin bag. Check its dimensions against your vehicle and any travel restrictions before buying.
Best for: Hunting camps, long weekends, and bulky clothing kits.
Watch for: Size and weight when fully packed.
Scent Crusher Scent Eliminating Boot Dryer — Best for damp boots
Cold, damp boots make the next morning miserable. This unit combines heated airflow with ozone, has adjustable air pipes for different footwear heights, runs for up to three hours with a built-in timer, and shuts off automatically. It is designed for compatible footwear and not every rubber-heavy boot. It uses a standard 110V outlet, so it suits a garage or powered cabin better than a remote blind.
There is an important catch: Scent Crusher advises against ozone treatment of items with significant rubber or elastic content, including some rubber boots. Check your boots' materials and the maker's care instructions before using the ozone function. If materials are sensitive, follow manufacturer guidance before continuing repeated ozone cycles. Do not buy this assuming every pair of rubber hunting boots is compatible.
Best for: Compatible wet hunting footwear and shoes between outings.
Watch for: Rubber or elastic components and the need for an AC outlet.
Scent Crusher Ozone Go Super Max — Best for the truck
Your vehicle can reintroduce coffee, fast food, smoke, and pet odors to clothing you've already prepared. The Ozone Go Super Max is the small vehicle-oriented option in Scent Crusher's lineup. It is an add-on for the ride to and from a hunt, mainly for keeping gear scent-free during trips, not a replacement for treating and storing clothes in a bag or locker. To use it, you plug it into the vehicle power source before running a cycle.
Run a vehicle ozone device only according to its instructions and with no onewith no one inside the vehicle. Scent Crusher specifically advises against occupying the vehicle while its Ozone Go is operating. Air out the vehicle before riding in it; ozone has a naturally occurring smell similar to fresh rain, but that smell alone does not prove that results are scent-free or that a truck or clothing kit is scent-free.
Best for: Hunters whose daily driver also carries hunting gear.
Watch for: Power requirements, empty-vehicle operation, and ventilation.
Check Ozone Go Super Max listings
Scent Crusher Scent Free Mat Bag — Best inexpensive accessory
This one does not generate ozone. It is a handled storage bag with a large zippered pocket, a smaller pocket, and a mat function for changing near the truck. Set it on a clean patch, keep socks and base layers away from the ground, and change into hunting clothes after the drive. That simple separation can be more useful than another gadget if your biggest problem is stepping into muddy boots beside the tailgate.
Use it to organize already-clean clothing. For ozone treatment, pair it with a purpose-built Scent Crusher product rather than putting a loose generator into an ordinary bag; the company does not recommend using its generators as standalone units in other containers.
Best for: Tailgate changes and keeping clean layers off the ground.
Watch for: This is storage and a changing surface, not an odor-treatment device.
Check Scent Free Mat Bag listings
Does Scent Crusher work for deer hunting?
Ozone reacts with some odor compounds, which is why Scent Crusher builds treatment systems around enclosed bags and closets, an odor-elimination approach rooted in NASA-based research. But no bag can promise a deer will never smell you. Your body continues to emit scent after you dress, and a shifting wind can carry it straight across a trail. Use these products as one part of a broader scent-control strategy to manage gear odors before and after the hunt, which may help with stealth when hunting big game depending on conditions. Scent Crusher itself says its products are for traveling to or from the field, not operation during the hunt.
For bowhunting close to a deer trail, start with clean skin and clothing, keep outer layers isolated during the drive, dress at the vehicle, and avoid brushing against exhaust, gasoline, and scented interiors. If you understand that ozone’s effect is limited once you are moving, sweating, and exposed to changing wind, the rest of your routine matters more. Hang and dry damp clothing after the hunt before storing it. Ozone does not remove dirt or replace normal washing when clothes are genuinely dirty.
How to use Scent Crusher to eliminate odors without damaging gear
- Check every garment and boot. Scent Crusher advises against treating items with significant rubber or elastic content. The company also warns that ozone can reduce the effectiveness of permethrin treatments, depending on fabric and application. Repeated washing can also wear down waterproof coatings and specialized patterns on hunting apparel, which is one reason hunters use ozone treatment between washes.
- Keep safety harnesses out of the treatment cycle. Scent Crusher has not specifically tested the many harness materials and designs, so it advises against ozone-cleaning them.
- Follow the current manual for your model. Use the included generator with its intended enclosure, respect cycle limits, and ventilate after treatment. Don't assume more ozone or a longer cycle is more effective or gives a better hunting result.
- Avoid breathing ozone. Ozone can irritate airways, even though proper ozone treatment leaves no chemical residues or harmful by-products. The EPA cautions against ozone generators sold as indoor air cleaners; Scent Crusher likewise warns that some people may experience irritation or headaches and advises against sitting in a vehicle while the unit runs.
Frequently asked questions
Which Scent Crusher product should I buy first?
For a typical deer hunter with one set of clothing, the Gear Bag 2.0 is the most flexible starting point. For example, choose the Gear Bag first if you want one bag for home storage and truck travel, since it’s the easy all-around option. Get a Locker if you need organized storage for several kits; get the Roller Bag if most hunts involve travel.
Can I put rubber hunting boots in a Scent Crusher bag?
Scent Crusher advises against ozone-treating products with significant rubber content. Check the boot materials and instructions before using an ozone boot dryer or storing boots in an enclosure during treatment.
Can I treat a safety harness or permethrin-treated clothing?
Scent Crusher advises against ozone-cleaning safety harnesses. It also says permethrin treatments may lose effectiveness when exposed to ozone, especially on fabrics where the treatment has not fully absorbed. Keep those items out of the cycle unless their makers give clear compatibility guidance.
Can I run Scent Crusher while I am hunting?
No. Scent Crusher describes these systems as gear for treatment during travel and storage, rather than for in-field use. One common safety answer is that, when used as directed for travel and storage, the treatment leaves no chemical residue post-treatment. Keep playing the wind even after treating your clothes.
Final pick
Buy the Gear Bag 2.0 if you want one practical Scent Crusher product for deer season, and Scent Crusher eliminates a wide range of odor sources without adding cover scent. Move up to the Locker 2.0 when you have enough hunting clothes to justify a dedicated storage area; it’s the better pick if you want a scent crusher closet setup for multiple kits. Add the Boot Dryer or Ozone Go Super Max only if damp footwear or vehicle odors are the problem you're actually trying to solve. None of these replaces clean clothes, careful storage, and a stand location that accounts for wind, even though they help remove odors from sweat, food, perfume, and some sports gear.
