What the thread found

• A Scout Vest can be substituted for a Flyer Vest because they share a compatible socket block design
• Hand washing fabric components with mild soap in cold water and air drying helps reduce smoke odor
• Soaking the socket block in soapy water and sun drying it helps eliminate absorbed smoke smell
• Placing the sled and case in direct sunlight over time gradually reduces cigarette odor
• Vinegar does not effectively neutralize cigarette smoke smell and is quickly overpowered by the odor
• Tea bags, charcoal, and kitty litter have been attempted by users with limited immediate results
• Commercial odor absorbers from hardware stores work faster than home remedies
• Storing the gear in a sealed container with commercial odor eliminator products accelerates smell removal
• The foam padding inside the case retains cigarette odor the longest and may require replacement if other methods fail
• Car air fresheners placed in closed cases can transfer their scent to the gear over several days

Depends on

• The user lived in an apartment without outdoor space, limiting sun-drying opportunities
• The cigarette smell persisted through multiple cleaning attempts, suggesting the odor was deeply absorbed
• No timeline was provided for how long complete odor elimination took
• The Flyer Vest compatibility with Scout and Zephyr vests was stated secondhand without detailed specifications

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