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fanofdbls
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WTK: How to NOT look like a "dandy" on Safari
      #64006 - 14/10/06 10:36 AM

Well I have read the books as recommended, researched topics on the net, scrolled the pages of this Board and talked to folks that have hunted in Africa. My question is this: All my life I have dreamed of hunting in Africa and of course movies have helped my day dreaming....I have the vision of what to wear and what a "proper" hunter should wear while on safari. The problem is that recent photos have shown clothing choices that I would not choose to go out an get a humber in...the John Deere hat, the green sweatshirt with Ducks Unlimited on it and blue jeans....is this what the modern hunter wears currently while on Safari in Africa? * I am a newbie and don't claim to be anything otherwise but hunting in Africa is expensive and the equipment I have already purchased is equally high priced. So, the question stands, what if I want to wear the tan khaki short, the green rolled-up long sleeve shirt, the Russell PH custom boots, the custom leather belt holding my five or so rounds of .375H&H and the short brimmed olive drab "boonie" hat....what about the custom vest festooned with pockets? Is this not the "practice" of the client in Africa...will the PH laugh at me, will he be wearing the "Ducks Unlimited T-shirt?" What am I to expect out of what my "vision" of the all around hunting experience while in Africa?

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Re: WTK: How to NOT look like a "dandy" on Safari [Re: fanofdbls]
      #64029 - 14/10/06 10:29 PM

I like the long sleeved Serengeti Safari Shirts from Cabela's. I don't take short sleeved shirts because I can roll up the long sleeves if it's too hot. The pants I use are also from Cabela's. I don't recall the model, but they have an elastic insert in the waist. My choice of color is either dark tan or dark khaki, or olive. I only wear pants and shirts made of 100% cotton. I find the synthetic blends too warm for my liking. A boonie hat is fine, as it will protect the ears and back of the neck from the scorching sun. I, prefer a baseball type hat, and i really lather on the SPF45 sun screen on my ears and neck. I wear several different types of boots, including a pair of Russells. Whatever your choice, they should be well broken in, comfortable, and quiet. I don't wear a "safari vest" - just don't see a need for it. If you like, PM me your email address, and I'll send you a comprehensive equipment list that's served me well over the years.

As far as what to expect - prepare to be treated royally, and have the best time of your life. IMHO one has to try very, very hard not to have a great time on safari.

Edited by mikeh416Rigby (14/10/06 10:31 PM)

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Re: WTK: How to NOT look like a "dandy" on Safari [Re: fanofdbls]
      #64040 - 15/10/06 03:08 AM

I like to wear cutoff blue jeans, a short sleeve fishing shirt (with the mesh liner), and Boyt canvas gaiters. Plus an ammo belt.

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Re: WTK: How to NOT look like a "dandy" on Safari [Re: 500grains]
      #64045 - 15/10/06 04:46 AM

Anyone try the BugOff shirts? I have a couple for fishing and they seem to work well.

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Re: WTK: How to NOT look like a "dandy" on Safari [Re: mickey]
      #64051 - 15/10/06 08:11 AM

I used the bug off shirts in Zambia this year, seemed to keep the night time biters away.It was a new shirt so I do not know how long it will work with lots of washings esp. in camp laundry.

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Re: WTK: How to NOT look like a "dandy" on Safari [Re: mickey]
      #64055 - 15/10/06 12:08 PM

A friend of mine used them in Namibia last year, and there were very few mosquitos around that time of year. However, the Mopane Flies were everywhere, and although they were swarming me and my PH, my friend wasn't bothered by them at all.

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Re: WTK: How to NOT look like a "dandy" on Safari [Re: mikeh416Rigby]
      #64064 - 15/10/06 07:24 PM

fanofdbls

I wouldn't be too worried about it. You're the paying client and the customer and it is your safari.

I like to wear "Serengetti" shirts as well, but prefer the older models now longer sold. I also mainly use long sleeve shirts as it is possible to roll the sleeves up if you are hot on a long sleeve shirt, but impossible to roll down the sleeves of a short sleeve shirt if you start to sun burn.

Same with long trousers, the heat has never bothered me, but I know the thorns could if wearing shorts. I use the Cabellas seven pocket cotton trousers.

All 100% cotton for me.

I think it is funny the guys that always arrive with 100% new clothes and one way to not look a 'dandy' is to have worn in clothing. I wear some of this stuff most days anyway and mine have grease and oik stains, holes, frayed trouser cuffs etc so I have to pick the less "worn in" ones.

For boots last trip I just wore brown shoes/boots similar but fairly light weight. Most safari areas these are fine, except if one will be hunting in very rocky country where they might wear out too quickly.

After my last trip where the sales clown tried to sell me Courtney type boots for over US$300 in Zimbabwe I have gone right off these and see no need for them whatsoever. Other than being made of elephant or buffalo hide (probably actually just cow hide), and are a pretty plain nothing special design. Good boots for a 'dandy', hey?!



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Re: WTK: How to NOT look like a "dandy" on Safari [Re: NitroX]
      #64098 - 16/10/06 07:04 PM

You will have no problem wearing old style cotton safari cloths in Africa (IMO, much better than blue jeans and tee shirt ).
Just don't wear a hat with a Leopard skin band.

Edited by ozhunter (16/10/06 07:07 PM)

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Re: WTK: How to NOT look like a "dandy" on Safari [Re: ozhunter]
      #64124 - 17/10/06 01:43 AM

Whaaaaatttttt?????



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Re: WTK: How to NOT look like a "dandy" on Safari [Re: mickey]
      #64133 - 17/10/06 03:11 AM

Mickey always looks very dandy on safari.

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Re: WTK: How to NOT look like a "dandy" on Safari [Re: fanofdbls]
      #64137 - 17/10/06 03:25 AM



I've been happy walking and hunting in Africa with cloths like pictured above. And I haven't found the darkish colors to be too hot, although I have heard others complain about dark clothing under the hot African sun.

Nothing fancy, and it certainly wasn't new. In fact, the shorts pictured had previously travelled the length of Africa. Thus, they were so worn out when I took them ele hunting last year, when I bent over, you'd see right thru a hole worn thru the fabric in the seat of the shorts. But luckily, my underwear kept the tsetse flies from gaining access to more tender areas.

The upside with bringing something like this is that by the end of the hunt, they were so worn out that I left them behind. Which created space in my bag to bring more stuff home.

My PH last year wore some very simular cloths. As have other PHs I've known or have hunted with.

So I would say don't worry too much about what you're wearing, as long as you personally feel comfortable in it.

In retrospect though, I suppose I should have asked to borrow Mickeys leopard skin hat. Which would have perhaps raised my safari style to a more cultivated level.

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Re: WTK: How to NOT look like a "dandy" on Safari [Re: EricD]
      #64138 - 17/10/06 03:29 AM

Other fashion accessories for the true dandy are those elephant hair wrist bracelets. Bead type wrist bracelets, several on the same wrist is really chic. A necklace or two also adds to the look.



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Re: WTK: How to NOT look like a "dandy" on Safari [Re: NitroX]
      #64161 - 17/10/06 12:18 PM

John,

I agree with you regarding the older style shirt. Cabela's sure took a good product and "improved" it into something rediculous. I saw they were closing out the old style and bought all they had left a while back. I buy all olive colored clothing; it blends in well and disappears in the shadows.

Soft and quiet leather walking shoes are my favorite on safari. The walking is easy compared to what I am used to here, and foot comfort takes over.

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Re: WTK: How to NOT look like a "dandy" on Safari [Re: fanofdbls]
      #64163 - 17/10/06 12:48 PM

Not so much on the looks of the outfit, but..

Make sure you get out and 'run' whatever outfit you might consider taking on a hunt.
Make sure the clothes work for you and your style of handling your rifle.

For instance, I just don't do well with big pockets on the front of my hunting shirts, especially if they don't have button or zip flaps. I find the butt of my rifle can catch on the open mouth of the pockets and that makes things a pain in the ass for me. I wouldn't want to get out on a hunt across the world and into the brush to find that my gear got in the way of my hunting.

Know what I mean?

Test drive your gear on a hunt at home and take notes on how it works for you. If you think you'll be carrying binoculars or using sticks, pack that stuff along with you on your local hunt -- and use them. Do some fast reloads from your ammo belt or pouch, drink from the canteen you want to take, tromp around in the gaiters and break in the boots. Find out before you head out on your big safari.


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Re: WTK: How to NOT look like a "dandy" on Safari [Re: tinker]
      #64165 - 17/10/06 01:10 PM

I agree with Nitrox's comment about jewelry. What's up with guys wearing jewelry on safari? From lion claw necklaces to bead bracelets to multiple elephant hair bracelets. If a guy wishes to improve the way he looks, I would suggest less beer and more situps, not more bracelets.

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Re: WTK: How to NOT look like a "dandy" on Safari [Re: 500grains]
      #64166 - 17/10/06 02:01 PM

In reply to:

If a guy wishes to improve the way he looks, I would suggest less beer and more situps ....



Well that's not me!

Hell I was there to hunt, not impress the San or Batonka "beauties" with my manly looks!

Dan, actually they think us "gut-men' are the successful ones and you lean guys are poor and unsuccessful.

When buying a knife once in the golden triangle, as one ugly troll midget woman of a North Burmese hill-top tribe once said to me - "You very lovely man!" I got scared and left quickly.





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Re: WTK: How to NOT look like a "dandy" on Safari [Re: NitroX]
      #64184 - 18/10/06 01:49 AM

what - doesn't anybody wear leopard print underwear???

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Re: WTK: How to NOT look like a "dandy" on Safari [Re: butchloc]
      #64186 - 18/10/06 02:43 AM

Now I've recently seen a photo of a beautiful girl with a g-string with a band of leopard print string .......... BTW nothing else.

Now that was real dandy.

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Re: WTK: How to NOT look like a "dandy" on Safari [Re: NitroX]
      #64193 - 18/10/06 03:57 AM

I've got news for you guys...... no-one cares what you look like or how you dress on safari. As long as you wear fairly muted colours, you'll be fine. (Although the thought of John wearing a leopard print g string scares the hell out of me! ) What's of a lot more interest is how you hunt and shoot !! .... and that's largely because everyone wants you to be successful in your hunt!

I don't want to hijack this thread, so I'll start another suggesting a little experiment....

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Edited by shakari (18/10/06 04:31 AM)

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Re: WTK: How to NOT look like a "dandy" on Safari [Re: shakari]
      #64197 - 18/10/06 04:15 AM

In reply to:

Dan, actually they think us "gut-men' are the successful ones and you lean guys are poor and unsuccessful.



I will be very happy if the local African ladies find me of no interest whatsoever.

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Re: WTK: How to NOT look like a "dandy" on Safari [Re: 500grains]
      #64198 - 18/10/06 04:19 AM

In reply to:

When buying a knife once in the golden triangle, as one ugly troll midget woman of a North Burmese hill-top tribe once said to me - "You very lovely man!" I got scared and left quickly.



Compared to what?

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Re: WTK: How to NOT look like a "dandy" on Safari [Re: mickey]
      #64203 - 18/10/06 06:33 AM

Lovely compared to ugly, of course!



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Re: WTK: How to NOT look like a "dandy" on Safari [Re: shakari]
      #64231 - 18/10/06 02:11 PM

In reply to:

I've got news for you guys...... no-one cares what you look like or how you dress on safari.



Then why are guys wearing fruity crap like lion claw necklaces?

I am afraid some of those guys may even try out the John Taylor 'safari suit'.

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Re: WTK: How to NOT look like a "dandy" on Safari [Re: 500grains]
      #64248 - 18/10/06 11:16 PM

Maybe because they like or want to, or because it's traditional or because they're superstitious or their staff are superstitious and presented them to whoever is wearing them....... or simply because they don't need the permission from the fashion police to wear whatever the hell they want to without having to seek approval from someone who understands so little about African cultures they fail to understand the significance of what those items are, where they come from or what they mean........

Or maybe, it's simply because they can..........

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Edited by shakari (19/10/06 12:37 AM)

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Re: WTK: How to NOT look like a "dandy" on Safari [Re: shakari]
      #64250 - 18/10/06 11:40 PM

Shakari

I hope you are not talking about the 'John Taylor Safari Suit'.



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