What safari clothes/gear do you use?

[Jager01]

What safari clothes/gear do you use and what retailers and websites do you get it from? Thanks!

 

[JimP]

I'm going with my basics. US military BDU's in green and camo for pants and 4 shirts (2 long sleeve 2 short sleeve) and from Cabela's in a solid color.

For jackets I'll take my light camo one that I use for bow hunting here in Colorado in the fall and a heaver water proof one if it gets cold. I also have a full set of Cabela's rain gear that will be with me as a just in case.

I will not be color coordinated but I doubt that the animals will care very much.

 

[Hank2211]

For most stuff, Cabela's is the most reasonably priced and accessible. When I want to treat myself, Kuiu gear is fantastic. For boots, Russell Moccasin is tough to beat, but being custom made, more expensive (though reasonable for custom made).

As far as what you need, there are great lists both here and on outfitters' websites. Given laundry facilities in Africa, you don't really need as much as most first timers think. And since it's (usually) not a fashion parade, I rarely worry about how my camo patterns match (especially in Zimbabwe!).

 

[Divernhunter]

Cabelas or Bass Pro. I liked the Cabelas Safari Shirts for when we were sightseeing and on the plane. Extra zipped pockets for cash and rifle permits etc. Cammo for hunting and blue jeans for other stuff. Tennis shoes for everyday and hunting boots for hunting. Took a hat but used the hat the outfitter gave us when we arrived while hunting. I do not wear hats when doing other things.

 

[Nyati]

Anything comfortable and cheap, thorns take their toll.
After a week of hard hunting in the bushveld, I leave most of them for the camp staff.

 

[CAustin]

Jäger like some other folks responding I used mostly Cabelas stuff to include their Cabela's boots by Meindi which are very comfortable! I also took a couple of pairs of comfortable jeans.
Make sure your socks are comfortable as well.

 

[johnnyblues]

Since I m going on my first safari I was a little concerned on what to bring . I wound up buying 2 pair of pants from Tag safari that zip off into shorts along with two long sleeve shirts that roll up and button, I also bought a " safari" jacket from them.. ( looked nice).lol..I bought two short sleeve shirts from Cabelas also and have a pair of Under Armour speed freak boots and of course I bought a pair of gaitors. Guess I should bring along a rain jacket? I also have some nice merino wool light hiking socks and I ll bring my sock liners too....Any thoughts guy's?

 

[Jager01]

Id ditch the sock liners, no need for those unless very, very below zero and your in the field for days on end

 

[johnnyblues]

Id ditch the sock liners, no need for those unless very, very below zero and your in the field for days on end

I should clarify, polypropylene socks ,the very thin liner sock under the light wool socks..Everything else sound about right?

 

[Code4]

The same work gear I use when out doing my garden or lawn. Muted colours, cheap and disposable. Long sleeves and long pants for protection. All well worn and comfortable. Nothing new.

 

[kathy]

my every day old worn out hunting clothes. I do keep good socks merino wool. I think I embarrass my wife. don't pack to heavy, your laundry will be done daily, except some outfits don't on Sunday. Forrest

 

[johnnyblues]

The same work gear I use when out doing my garden or lawn. Muted colours, cheap and disposable. Long sleeves and long pants for protection. All well worn and comfortable. Nothing new.

Well since it my first safari guess I ll break in the clothes as I go....As most of my hunting clothing has been for North America cold weather hunting

 

[greyfox]

Save your money for trophy fees and tips, Any green or brown pants and shirts, camo'd even, and you're fine. Comfortable, broken in boots and whatever socks you prefer.
Tan is too light for the Eastern Cape where I hunted.

My favorite were Old Navy khakis that I got on eBay , I think? They are a greyish green color.
You're in the bush and thorns so style doesn't matter.

As for the flight over, comfortable, if you leave out of ATL, it's 15 hours in the same clothes!!!

 

[tarbe]

Somebody over on AR lost a bunch of weight and didn't fit into his fat clothes anymore.

I got a couple pairs of trousers, two long sleeve shirts, two short sleeve shirts and two camo t-shirts for I think $50. Most of the stuff is from Cabella's. One pair of trousers have the zip off legs.

All of the items are like new.

Those items and some of my normal South Texas hunting clothes will do the trick I am sure.

I figure the money I saved can go into the general safari fund!

 

[Jager01]

I should clarify, polypropylene socks ,the very thin liner sock under the light wool socks..Everything else sound about right?

I'd still ditch the sock liners, that sounds like a surprising amount of layers for your feet, especially in Africa, you can lose as much as 8lbs of water through your feet on a hot day in a walk and stalk. Wool socks are great, I either wear thin wool or no socks at all. I know some people say it's a must but...its your feet they should be hardy.

 

[Rob404]

I scrounged e-bay for high quality used shirts pants and a great Safari/shooters vest,,Plenty guys out there fill there bucket list and don't figure on ever returning

 

[paladin100]

Being a poor Scot, anything will do and the guys above have said plenty. I really only want to emphasise the importance of arriving with properly worn in boots. You can be walking quite some distance at times, day after day, and if your boots are not comfy it can become quite unpleasant. At one time you could buy "Sniper" clothing in South Africa cheaply but prices seem to have rocketed in recent years. Also, as said above, with the fact that you leave your clothes in the basket in the morning and they are returned washed and ironed by that evening you don't need much. I always have far too many items in my bag. Remember it can get bloody cold in Africa!

 

[johnnyblues]

Being a poor Scot, anything will do and the guys above have said plenty. I really only want to emphasise the importance of arriving with properly worn in boots. You can be walking quite some distance at times, day after day, and if your boots are not comfy it can become quite unpleasant. At one time you could buy "Sniper" clothing in South Africa cheaply but prices seem to have rocketed in recent years. Also, as said above, with the fact that you leave your clothes in the basket in the morning and they are returned washed and ironed by that evening you don't need much. I always have far too many items in my bag. Remember it can get bloody cold in Africa!

 

[johnnyblues]

Thanks everyone for the advice. My under armour boots are nice and light should work out fine. Since this is primarily a leopard hunt I will probably not be walking very much. But then again if we tag out early I do want to pursue some plains game. As mentioned all my gear has been for cold weather hunting so I needed to buy some safari type clothes. Tag safari company's clothing which I bought should work well as they are a safari clothing company.

 

[johnnyblues]

Save your money for trophy fees and tips, Any green or brown pants and shirts, camo'd even, and you're fine. Comfortable, broken in boots and whatever socks you prefer.
Tan is too light for the Eastern Cape where I hunted.

My favorite were Old Navy khakis that I got on eBay , I think? They are a greyish green color.
You're in the bush and thorns so style doesn't matter.

As for the flight over, comfortable, if you leave out of ATL, it's 15 hours in the same clothes!!!

Thanks sir. I have tan and green clothing and since I'll be hunting in Namibia which is primarily desert I think I'll be ok