Safari/Hunt Clothing Recommendations

[Tom Leoni]

I firmly believe that a safari in South Africa is an experience that is enhanced by looking the part. It's a chance to step out of the ordinary and give us the illusion that we belong to a fraternity going back to the good old days when men (and women) dressed well and cared about class and details. As such, I like to look traditional--which is easy to do while also being 100% comfortable.

 

[PARA45]

@Tom Leoni, that rifle is flat out beautiful! Great taste sir.

 

[Mike Wachtel]

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Look at the line of Merino Wool from KUIU or First Lite. Their light weight stuff is amazing at wicking sweat and drying fast. Not cheap, but worth it in my humble opinion.

ULTRA Merino 125 LS Crew-T | Valo

Developed in New Zealand, Nuyarn technology has revolutionized the Merino wool market. Taking the twist out of the yarn has produced a fabric with higher stretch and recovery, better moisture management, and greater warmth. It is stronger than the average Merino wool on the market, yet boasts...

www.kuiu.com

Thanks! Looks to be just what I need. Mike.

 

[Rick HOlbert]

For where I hunt in Namibia. Courtney Selous boots. All day comfortable and gaiters. 5 11 shirts in drab colors to match the bush. Short pants from Cabela's (their beach shorts) much quieter for stalking. Sure you will get scratched up but that heals and you won't botch up the stalk on the biggest Kudu your PH has ever seen. Wide brim hat. Light wind proof jacket for those early morning rides in the truck headed to the bush. Pack light. Laundry done every day. Enjoy the experience.

 

[Rule 303]

Look at the line of Merino Wool from KUIU or First Lite. Their light weight stuff is amazing at wicking sweat and drying fast. Not cheap, but worth it in my humble opinion.

ULTRA Merino 125 LS Crew-T | Valo

Developed in New Zealand, Nuyarn technology has revolutionized the Merino wool market. Taking the twist out of the yarn has produced a fabric with higher stretch and recovery, better moisture management, and greater warmth. It is stronger than the average Merino wool on the market, yet boasts...

www.kuiu.com

This, any wool but Merino is best and KUIU make a good product. Avoid bamboo, it wicks then holds moisture worse than Cotton. At the end of the day wool does not stink as bad as the synthetics.

 

[Tom Leoni]

...oh, and if you go for elegant safari gear, don't worry about looking like a dude. Most of us are dudes when we go to Africa to hunt for a couple weeks as clients, regardless of what we wear!

 

[oldfart009]

For safari in South Africa, more than the color of your clothing (pants and shirts) is that your game drives are done in open vehicles, so you better be prepared for cold and windy, regardless the season. Do pack a scarf, gloves, socks and at least a heavy fleece, sweatshirt or windbreaker and have a thermal-t.

We've seen few people decked out in "typical safari" clothing - and the few who were, everyone else thought they were staff at Singita. Most other guests wore whatever they wanted - jeans (every color), khakis (every shade), shirts or t-shirts in every color one could imagine, and the same with shoes. So apparently whatever is "recommended" went right out the window at Singita, as well as, at Honeyguide, a very rustic camp at one-third the price, where we spent the earlier two days. Nobody "dressed" for dinner at Singita; women might have added a colorful scarf to nice casual slacks and sweater, some of the younger women wore little "slip dresses," one man had on a sports jacket, most others simply wore slacks and a shirt.

 

[Dakota Hunter]

Carhartt & Duluth Trading cotton shirts,shorts & pants . Courtney Boots or Keen Hiking Shoes .

 

[Fred Gunner]

I firmly believe that a safari in South Africa is an experience that is enhanced by looking the part.

Alway a special place in my rack for a fine muzzle loader...

 

[Mike Wachtel]

Look at the line of Merino Wool from KUIU or First Lite. Their light weight stuff is amazing at wicking sweat and drying fast. Not cheap, but worth it in my humble opinion.

ULTRA Merino 125 LS Crew-T | Valo

Developed in New Zealand, Nuyarn technology has revolutionized the Merino wool market. Taking the twist out of the yarn has produced a fabric with higher stretch and recovery, better moisture management, and greater warmth. It is stronger than the average Merino wool on the market, yet boasts...

www.kuiu.com

I bought one LS KUIU, and love it in current 50 degree weather. Yes, I sweat when working outside at 50 degrees! Will wait to order a couple more until tested in Iowa summer 80 degrees and a few washing cycles. I see they now have all the colors available in XL. Want the dark green and tan also. I think I'll be fine in Namibia early mornings in the 40's. That's balmy to me! All the warnings about cold morning truck rides probably don't don't apply to me; I blow snow on an open tractor at zero degrees here in Iowa! Thanks! Mike Wachtel, Lacona, IA