safari clothes

[greenshoots]

anybody got contacts for the above going on safari for my 50th this year missuse's deliberate misspelling will only come if i dont shoot anything so it looks like camera only.... ....we'll see anybody know any decent supplier's clothing wise manage to pick up two safari waistcoats on just looking for shirt' and long trousers and boots........


viv

[Wurzel]

I remember my Dad buying a really Naff beige Safari Suit from Burtons back in the 70's if thats any help ;-)

wurzel

[frankie23]

Try cabelas.com they sell really good gear much cheaper than you could ever buy it for in ripoff britain.

[TEXASPROUD]

Try cabelas.com they sell really good gear much cheaper than you could ever buy it for in ripoff britain.

Ditto on Cabela's.

[niloticus1]

A good UK based supplier is John Muirden at Unbeaten Tracks . The website isn't the easiest to navigate (Vellies are here) but John is a really helpful guy. Rogue Vellies are the most comfortable boots I've ever owned bar none. They're made in Africa and perfect for the climate. If the suede is a bit stiff (they vary) get them soaking wet and walk around in them, that should soften them up.

The Rogue clothing is made by Supply Company (see below). Be careful with their sizing as I found the shirts come up very large.

If you're passing through Jo'burg Cape Union Mart in Sandton City Mall are pretty good for cotton bush wear.

I'm very dubious about safari vests, they tend to be worn for effect rather than functionality

If you want to pick up good, cheap kit AND donate to a good cause try KwaZulu Natal Wildlife Conservation Trust the stuff is made by The Supply Company whose stuff I've used a fair bit with no complaints. They can ship from SA to UK no problem.

Which part of Africa are you off to?

HTH

Dave

[Rustam Bana]

Sometime back Cabelas was selling the Beretta safari jacket (something on the lines of what Hemingway wore). Since it has a lot of big pockets it could be quite handy for photographers as well - particularly early in the morning.

Have fun.

Rustam

[Rustam Bana]

Sorry. Double post.

[savantuk]

Hi,

Just had a look at 'unbeaten tracks' website. John Muirden must be almost unique... someone who sells quality goods, at prices that can only be described as CHEAP!! I know where I'll be buying all my summer gear from now

Doug

[Sam Vimes]

Alt-Berg do some quality boots that you may find useful. here

The bush boots or African safari boots could be up your ally

[greenshoots]

thanx for info guy's the 2 vest's I've got are;

a) the berrata safri vest
b) the shakespire fishing vest (lots of pockets)

picked both up cheap on


viv

[niloticus1]

the 2 vest's I've got are;

a) the berrata safri vest
b) the shakespire fishing vest (lots of pockets)

picked both up cheap on

You'll fit right in with all ze German tourists Just need a pith helmet and you've completed the look........

Seriously, where are you off to Viv?

[jkata]

Try cotswold outdoors, they seem to have a good range of trecking, and safari type outdoor clothing

[Geordie]

Hehehe - I took jeans, comfy combat/cargo trousers, lots of T shirts, and some warmer stuff for the evening...

Decent rucksack for your water/food rations and gear - job done

Didn't see too many folk dressed like extras in It Ain't Half Hot, Mum

[dazzpol]

Didn't see too many folk dressed like extras in It Ain't Half Hot, Mum

Now that is funny, got this crazy image in my head now.....


Dazz

[niloticus1]

Didn't see too many folk dressed like extras in It Ain't Half Hot, Mum

I'm afraid that I've seen that kind of thing far too often..... The worst example was when we stopped in at the Chobe Safari Lodge for a beer after a few weeks fishing in the Caprivi Strip. We were confronted by a Landy full of German/Swiss tourists in immaculately pressed khakis and, yes, pith helmets. Four stinking fishermen (one clutching a frozen Tigerfish) were not on the itinerary

It just cracks me up, they dress like a cross between Karamoja Bell and Ernest Hemingway for a "Safari" where you'll probably never even leave the vehicle..