Home Forums Hunting & Shooting Africa Wheels Up July 19th, Headed to Joberg

I fly to Las Vegas the day before and stay with a friend, and he will take me to the airport.

I've never flown to hunt anywhere and although I have a basic list with my guide SS Pro Safaris, I would really appreciate any help with packing etc. I tend to over pack and certainly don't want to do that for this trip. Please let me know what you pack and take for this time of year.

I'm hunting Antelope, Wildebeast, Zebra, Warthog and either Steenbuck or Duiker and I'll add Kudu. Any help would be appreciated.

I am getting to the age if I don't go now I might now make it.
Thanks for any input.

Take fewer clothes and more money.

It was quite cold in the mornings. Dress warm for that but have layers to remove as it warms up. Where I hunted they did laundry each day to I did not have to pack much at all. I could have got all my clothes in a carry-on.

Be ready to shoot real fast for Steenbuck or Duiker!! Small targets that move quick.

We spent time on the Indian Ocean, so we took beachwear. However we had some fronts move through and it was never beach warm.

If we were just going hunting, would have needed a lot less clothing. I would have liked another lightweight fleece sweater, so that I could have washed it once in a while. Wore the sweater more than my jacket.

If you ride in an open vehicle, it will be cold. I would have appreciated a jacket with cuffs that closed. Amazing how much cold air rides up your arms if your cuffs are open.

All the camp staff wore surplus South African military sweaters. Could be a good alternative?

We just returned and the one thing nobody mentions is the correct power converter

The all in ones are really not ALL that.

Email your host and get the plug configuration before you leave.....
probably three fat round prongs but check first

Layers and just light jackets or pullovers

Don't forget tick spay and use it daily

I could make a short list of what I used every day and a long list of what was never unpacked

Yup, and amen on the more money.



maddog

I had no idea there were ticks. I am bringing sun screen.

Tedthorn, good info on the plug. I use a cpap that could be a disaster if it don't work.

I like the sweater idea too. Gotta find one of them. Was planning on a Carhart zip up sweat shirt with a liner and hood. Probably need something to wear under that and gloves.

Keep it coming.

The adapter that most of the travel guide recommends has smaller pins that are closer together than it should be. Fortunately on our first trip Pieter had one he loaned us. My last trip he loaned us an adapter, a power strip, and blow dryer for Ellice.

Is your CPAP 125 / 250V? If not you will also need a transformer.

I'm not sure. It's a standard 110 as far as I know. It's a 2 prong with the round ground post. What kind of transformer do I need?

Light weight boots......you will put in some mile and pull some climbs and dump some canyons

Thin sox.......same reason

Non cotton long under wear......chilly but not cold

Long pants......thorns

Long and short sleeve shirts.......thorns and shedable layers


Pullover light jacket......chilly but not cold

Leather gloves......thorns

Your favorite hat......comfort trumps African fashion

Sunglasses.....the sun is brite

Binoculars......10X good glass

Rifle and good ammo.......go kill a pile of critters

Email your outfitter and see if he has a power strip/convertor in camp. The outfit I hunted with had one in camp for use.

Take chapstick. It's a dry climate.

I was over there exactly one year ago. Mornings I wore long sleeve shirt, pullover sweatshirt, stocking hat and brown jersey gloves. I had usually shed the hat/gloves and sweatshirt by 9:00. I also took a hooded sweatshirt just in case.

Based on your current location and dealing with cold, I'd say you'll be just fine with the Carhartt.

I also wore lightweight wool blend socks. Lots more comfortable than other socks and feet still won't overheat.

Drink plenty of water on the flight. It's super easy to get dehydrated. I found out the hard way on my first trip.

Wear on the way over one of your changes of clothes (minus any camo. I also rolled up 2 of my t-shirts and put in my carry-on (backpack) along with change of underwear and socks. Less to pack and you'll have a fresh change if luggage is lost/delayed. You'd be surprised how quick you can reach 50lbs.

And lastly, have a great time!!!!!!!

Spray your clothes before you leave with "permethin(?)"...the stuff for clothes only...it will last through at least 4-5 washings...you will not see a bug on you.
Just for grins and giggles I sprayed my arms and legs each morning with it as a back up and in seven days of walking through brush I never saw a bug on me....of any kind...in the meanwhile, my PH, wearing long and short pants got eaten alive by ticks. Tried to get him to spray down with my can and he just touched it out...sorry but I'm a wimp when it comes to getting bit by ticks in another country! No need for Cipro or Doxy if you don't get bit...................................

This worked for me:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007YLFNL4/ref=oh_details_o07_s00_i01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Most modern machines can run on both, you just need the right adapter. The back of you machine will tell you if it can run 220. The plate should read 110/220. Then you are good with just a plug adapter, but check with your CPAP provider to be sure.

I could have used an extra outlet sometimes. A power strip would have been handy.

I found good gear at Cabelas.

7 pocket hiker pants are lighter and cheaper than jeans. Lots of pockets.

http://www.cabelas.com/product/Cabelas-Legendary-7-Pocket-Hiker-Pants/1323177.uts?Ntk=AllProducts&searchPath=%2Fcatalog%2Fsearch.cmd%3Fform_state%3DsearchForm%26N%3D0%26fsch%3Dtrue%26Ntk%3DAllProducts%26Ntt%3D7%2Bpocket%2Bhiker%2Bpants%26x%3D17%26y%3D12%26WTz_l%3DHeader%253BSearch-All%2BProducts&Ntt=7+pocket+hiker+pants&WTz_l=Header%3BSearch-All+Products

7 pocket hiker shorts.

http://www.cabelas.com/product/Cabelas-Legendary-7-Pocket-Hiker-Shorts-150-734/1324928.uts?Ntk=AllProducts&searchPath=%2Fcatalog%2Fsearch.cmd%3Fform_state%3DsearchForm%26N%3D0%26fsch%3Dtrue%26Ntk%3DAllProducts%26Ntt%3D7%2Bpocket%2Bhiker%2Bshorts%26x%3D14%26y%3D9%26WTz_l%3DHeader%253BSearch-All%2BProducts&Ntt=7+pocket+hiker+shorts&WTz_l=Header%3BSearch-All+Products

Meindl Ultralight Uninsulated boots gave me the support I needed on the rocky, mountainous terrain. Could have been cooler though.

http://www.cabelas.com/product/Cabelas-Uninsulated-Ultralight-Hunter-Boots-by-Meindl/1237095.uts?Ntk=AllProducts&searchPath=%2Fcatalog%2Fsearch.cmd%3Fform_state%3DsearchForm%26N%3D0%26fsch%3Dtrue%26Ntk%3DAllProducts%26Ntt%3Dmeindl%26x%3D16%26y%3D11%26WTz_l%3DHeader%253BSearch-All%2BProducts&Ntt=meindl&WTz_l=Header%3BSearch-All+Products

If they had been available when I bought these boots 2 years ago, maybe the Meindl air revolution would have been better?

http://www.cabelas.com/product/Cabelas-Uninsulated-Ultralight-Hunter-Boots-by-Meindl/1237095.uts?Ntk=AllProducts&searchPath=%2Fcatalog%2Fsearch.cmd%3Fform_state%3DsearchForm%26N%3D0%26fsch%3Dtrue%26Ntk%3DAllProducts%26Ntt%3Dmeindl%26x%3D16%26y%3D11%26WTz_l%3DHeader%253BSearch-All%2BProducts&Ntt=meindl&WTz_l=Header%3BSearch-All+Products

Lightest quality socks I have worked well.

http://www.cabelas.com/product/Cabelas-Ingenius174-Series-1034-Sock-Lightweight/749073.uts?Ntk=AllProducts&searchPath=%2Fcatalog%2Fsearch.cmd%3Fform_state%3DsearchForm%26N%3D0%26fsch%3Dtrue%26Ntk%3DAllProducts%26Ntt%3Dingenious%2Bsocks%26x%3D-880%26y%3D-51%26WTz_l%3DHeader%253BSearch-All%2BProducts&Ntt=ingenious+socks&WTz_l=Header%3BSearch-All+Products

Cabelas had lightweight Microtex shirts which worked well. I don't see them online right now. The regular weight would be too hot IMO.

I should have worn these gloves more.

http://www.cabelas.com/product/Cabelas-Unlined-Buffalo-Skin-Gloves/1627254.uts?Ntk=AllProducts&searchPath=%2Fcatalog%2Fsearch.cmd%3Fform_state%3DsearchForm%26N%3D0%26fsch%3Dtrue%26Ntk%3DAllProducts%26Ntt%3Dbuffalo%2Bhide%2Bgloves%26x%3D-880%26y%3D-51%26WTz_l%3DHeader%253BSearch-All%2BProducts&Ntt=buffalo+hide+gloves&WTz_l=Header%3BSearch-All+Products

Saw ticks in May. May be getting too cold now for them to be out?

Suntan lotion is a good idea.

Are you guys bringing camel backs or using nalgene bottles for water...?

I'm also heading out to RSA on July 19.

Eric

Bottled water

BTW......be sure you hear it crack when you take off the lid

Thanks, Ted. Good tips!

Eric

This one works in SA and Namibia. I've used this exact one in both places.

A top of the line hard case with as many padlocks as it will hold

If you can drill more holes for more locks do it

I don't disagree, that is similar to the ones I purchased. However, having a three pack does you no good if you only one outlet. I found every place I was at only had room for one plug space per outlet. That is why an extension cord or a power strip would be handy.