My obsession with weight made no sense considering the cost of the safari but I managed to pay no excess anywhere (Aug-Sept).

I ditched all sorts of stuff coming back, applying the test: does the item's value exceed $50 per Kg pro rata? An extra deodorant, paperbacks and canvas boots failed the test, among other things. With rifles and ammo making 18kg, wheeled luggage never got a look in - wheels and frames add a lot of weight.