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Posted: 9/7/2012 12:38:38 PM EDT
[Last Edit: USMC6177]
Looking for last minute suggestions on stuff to pack. I know its gonna be hot, packing my camel back and shorts and lieghtweight shirts. Just looking for suggestions of stuff that you forgot when you went over or nice to haves that people over look. 12 Day Plains game 2 on 1 hunt with my Dad opting for a Leopard hunt.
We were supposed to go last year but we both got flooded real bad. The PH let us reschedule free of charge which was awesome and SAA didn't charge us a fee to change flights. |
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KY, USA
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Posted: 9/7/2012 12:52:28 PM EDT
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One of them OMG get me the hell out of here Life Flight insurance policies and a SAT Phone.
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Posted: 9/7/2012 1:01:38 PM EDT
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All your shots. (If you didn't get them already in the .mil)
Matches and lighters. Duct tape and paracord. Pictures of your house, car, wife/SO, etc. Africans love to see how Americans live. |
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Posted: 9/7/2012 1:02:40 PM EDT
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No need for a sat phone. PH will have radio contact with the neighbors and a phone or radio to the world. My guide is in the telecom business. He watches F1 races and emails from his house. His cell phone ring tone was a Katy Perry song.
Lightweight boots. Ask what they need there and can't get/afford. You wouldn't believe the prices on batteries in Namibia. I know a guy who put a jeep tire in his checked luggage. |
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Posted: 9/7/2012 1:04:20 PM EDT
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Most shots are unnecessary for travel to Namibia. It's a desert. Very clean, few bugs. They get malaria in the wet season.
It's snake season now. |
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Posted: 9/7/2012 1:20:30 PM EDT
[Last Edit: USMC6177]
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Originally Posted By Combat_Jack:
No need for a sat phone. PH will have radio contact with the neighbors and a phone or radio to the world. My guide is in the telecom business. He watches F1 races and emails from his house. His cell phone ring tone was a Katy Perry song. Lightweight boots. Ask what they need there and can't get/afford. You wouldn't believe the prices on batteries in Namibia. I know a guy who put a jeep tire in his checked luggage. We are bringing him some game cameras. I picked up a pair of Lowa Deserts back in June and they broke in well. |
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Posted: 9/7/2012 1:22:02 PM EDT
[Last Edit: USMC6177]
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Originally Posted By Combat_Jack:
Most shots are unnecessary for travel to Namibia. It's a desert. Very clean, few bugs. They get malaria in the wet season. It's snake season now. Yea, went to the Dr and they said no need for any additional shots other than my stuff I have already I am still within the window on most of my vaccinations from before I got out anyway. ETA Snake season, worth having brush gaiters? or no? |
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Posted: 9/7/2012 1:38:46 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Combat_Jack]
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The locals wear shorts. Mambas strike from above anyway.
Tell you what, 110* in Namibia is a dry heat. I went in October. |
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Posted: 9/7/2012 1:52:02 PM EDT
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Sounds like a fun trip. Can't wait for the AAR.
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Posted: 9/7/2012 2:06:16 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By Lokjell:
Sounds like a fun trip. Can't wait for the AAR. Super amped. Old man's plan is to blow my inheritance on hunting trips. The past year has been a mother fucker getting our houses back together and everything back to normal. The upside is that since we are going to be some of the later guys there the Leopard hunt was at a discount due to some unsuccessful hunters earlier. All the baits and everything are already paid for. |
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Posted: 9/7/2012 2:26:33 PM EDT
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Good hunting!
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Posted: 9/11/2012 8:20:46 PM EDT
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Extra scope in quick detach rings
Soft rifle case for use in the land cruiser Good binoculars Big bag of hard candy. I took five pounds of jolly ranchers. Trackers loved them. nice way to celebrate a good kill and good way to improve morale after a blown stalk |
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Posted: 9/11/2012 8:36:50 PM EDT
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Take lightweight binos. You need them less than the PH. If you're close, you need to be on the scope.
What gun and ammunition? |
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Posted: 9/12/2012 5:15:01 PM EDT
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.300 WSM
Ammo is 150 grn Remmy Express 180 grn Fed Prem bonded tip Shot both out to 200 yards using homemade sticks POI is close enough to not require any adjustment I had a really nice pair of Steiners but they got AFU in the flood and I have not had a chance to replace them |
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DE, USA
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Posted: 9/28/2012 10:10:46 PM EDT
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Bring about 5 pounds of hard candy for the trackers and skinners. Hand them out a few at a time. They really seem to like the "Atomic Fireballs" a very strong cinnamon hard candy.
When I went, every morning I would give a few to each of the crew. They were very appreciative. Bring gifts for the crew for when you leave. If your trackers/skinners are bushmen, the absolute best gift you can give them (besides cash) is a knife. Enjoy your trip! |
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Posted: 9/29/2012 11:58:53 AM EDT
[Last Edit: USMC6177]
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Checked zero again and packed up the rifles and shotguns. Pretty much all set. Driving to JFK tomorrow morning @ 3am. Flight leaves at 11am want to get down there with plenty of time to deal with the guns. Very excited this has been a long time coming.
Eta pulled the trigger on replacement binos. Amazon had steiner 8x30 mil/maritime bins for 200 shipped |
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Posted: 10/15/2012 12:14:38 PM EDT
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more to follow. Just got back this morning. abcess tooth while over there luckily brought cipro. was fucked up for a few days but hammered down. mountain zebra was the best of all the trophies I got. Earned it. 10 hours of hiking followed by a 400 plus yard USMC seated open ankle w/ sling shot from a mountain to a valley. High shoulder neck dumped it on the spot. |
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Posted: 10/15/2012 12:31:27 PM EDT
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Congratulations. Heck of a trophy.
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Posted: 10/15/2012 12:38:33 PM EDT
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Damn gonna need to hear the stories round a fire and some Beers!!
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Posted: 10/15/2012 12:46:06 PM EDT
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Ironically my mountain zebra came easily. I shot him whilst he napped.
Congratulations! Looking forward to hearing the rest of your stories. |
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Posted: 10/15/2012 1:13:27 PM EDT
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That's going to make a sweet rug!
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Posted: 10/15/2012 1:43:22 PM EDT
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Looking forward to the pictures!
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