AH survey on HECS technology hunting clothing

[steve white]

How many of you have used HECS clothing as an aid to stalking game? In your opinion, is it effective for the reasons HECS gear claims? Can you share with us hunt stories in which it is patently obvious that this clothing system gave you an edge in not being detected by game?
In other words, is it worth the investment.

 

[Rare Breed]

Steve please forgive my ignorance. Just not familiar with the acronym. During my deer hunting career I was a scent free nut. I used all carbon suits scents fans in tree stands you name it I bought it. My experience was if the wind was swirling the deer did not detect me…however if wind blowing directly to them nothing could save me.

 

[Hogpatrol]

I'm a suburban hunter. Deer here are acclimated to humans and their scent. On the ground I wear a ghillie suit and blend in to the environment. In a tree stand, it's any camo that's clean and only washed in detergents without brighteners. Also wear a face mask. I've had deer stare at me up in tree stand and then just amble on. Sometimes, I even talk to them. I usually say "How you doing"? Quick movements put them in gear. Not sure I need the latest and greatest HEC stuff. These guys didn't.

 

[LP67]

When the wind is wrong its game over. I dont use ANY scent stuff , I hunt the wind, its simple. However I do use Hecs. Been using it for about 6 years with success . Its does block the electrical field that any human / animal have. Hunting with my Trad bow I have to be "on top" of the animal( within 12-15 yrds) and in that situation I have found that when the animal " picks" me off , because of movement maybe , they hardly ever bolt , they hang in looking hard at me and if I dont move they will cary on doing whatever they do. I do have on full leafy type camo over the Hecs. Mind over matter? Maybe but , I have tried this here in US and Africa with success. ‍