Tag and Cabelas safari jackets

[coreydb]

Don't let the safari fashion police suck you in. The old Wesley Richards style jackets are out of date (but I still look darn good in mine!). Realistically, look at the modern safari or outdoor hunting clothing for your expected weather range. On my own African hunts, PHs wore Kuiu, Under Amour, Swazi, or some other brand where they had their logos embroided. Although I keep my Wesley Richards at home, I still wear a safari hat because of the brim. You'll burn quickly.

 

[Tanks]

Trooper Jacket | Avedon & Colby | Vintage Classic Paratrooper Jacket | Avedon & Colby International Outfitters

Based closely on the paratrooper jacket used during the French Indo-China Campaign, this is a wonderful remake of the classic Willis & Geiger trooper jacket made popular in the 90s. Made from 100% Bush poplin, the coat is part of our new Legacy collection and makes for a great traveling or field...

avedoncolby.com

They have great shirts as well.

 

[BWB]

Trooper Jacket | Avedon & Colby | Vintage Classic Paratrooper Jacket | Avedon & Colby International Outfitters

Based closely on the paratrooper jacket used during the French Indo-China Campaign, this is a wonderful remake of the classic Willis & Geiger trooper jacket made popular in the 90s. Made from 100% Bush poplin, the coat is part of our new Legacy collection and makes for a great traveling or field...

avedoncolby.com

They have great shirts as well.

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Love the look of that jacket. Is that the pewter color?

 

[Happy Myles]

Trooper Jacket | Avedon & Colby | Vintage Classic Paratrooper Jacket | Avedon & Colby International Outfitters

Based closely on the paratrooper jacket used during the French Indo-China Campaign, this is a wonderful remake of the classic Willis & Geiger trooper jacket made popular in the 90s. Made from 100% Bush poplin, the coat is part of our new Legacy collection and makes for a great traveling or field...

avedoncolby.com

They have great shirts as well.

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I loved Willis & Geiger clothes. First recommended to me by Alex Kerr owner of famous Kerr’s Sporting Goods

 

[Tanks]

Love the look of that jacket. Is that the pewter color?

Yes.
I also have this.

Signature Safari Travel Vest | Avedon & Colby International Outfitters

Burt Avedon and Susan Colby have been working together as a design team specializing in premium performance clothing for almost 30 years.

avedoncolby.com

 

[275r7x57]

Trooper Jacket | Avedon & Colby | Vintage Classic Paratrooper Jacket | Avedon & Colby International Outfitters

Based closely on the paratrooper jacket used during the French Indo-China Campaign, this is a wonderful remake of the classic Willis & Geiger trooper jacket made popular in the 90s. Made from 100% Bush poplin, the coat is part of our new Legacy collection and makes for a great traveling or field...

avedoncolby.com

They have great shirts as well.

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I have been considering the trooper jacket. Is there any unnecessary noise or clanging from all the snaps?

 

[Hogpatrol]

Had good luck with an after season sale at Walmart, all camo, dollar T shirts, five dollar camo pants and ten dollar long sleeve bug resistant shirts. Then, I just leave everything there. They'll fit someone in the camp. In later years, I've seen photos on their websites and the PHs are wearing my old clothes. Having said that, if one plans on impressing their friends, get the high $ stuff and don't forget the Rolex.

 

[Tanks]

I have been considering the trooper jacket. Is there any unnecessary noise or clanging from all the snaps?

Not that I noticed.

 

[Sabre]

I see benefit to wearing comfortable darker khaki, browns, and green colored cotton cargo pants, and long sleeve neutral color shirts, and a wide brim hat etc. However, trying to mimic very early 1900s style hunting clothes to go on a hunt feels odd to me. I have nothing against anyone who does it. If it makes you happy, I think you should do it.

For me, personally, getting all dressed up in less comfortable 1930's era specific clothing and pith helmet/hats to go on a hunt doesn't appeal to me. Some people like it because it makes them feel like Ernest Hemingway, and I am happy for them, and happy it brings them happiness.

I feel like some people going to Africa not knowing what it is like, think this might be the norm for hunters and want to do it so they fit in to some degree, but it really isn't the norm there either. So just wear reasonable neutral colored clothes, or if it brings you happiness, go all out in hemingway inspired attire. As long as you are having a good time and being safe and polite, that's what really matters.

 

[275r7x57]

Not that I noticed.

Thanks.

 

[275r7x57]

I have a cheap one from Midway USA (and yes you get what you pay for). With saying that it has been used exclusively for a dinner/smoking jacket or house coat and serves the purpose well.

MidwayUSA Men's Safari Jacket Khaki XL

The classic, comfortable and functional look and feel of the MidwayUSA Safari jacket will awaken your adventurous spirit. It will soon become one...

www.midwayusa.com

Not to take away from the OP, but here is a few of the finer things in life that will not disappoint.

Baturina Homewear® | Men's Luxury Robes And Pajamas

Men's dressing gown, smoking jacket and pajamas by Baturina Homewear. Vintage style quilted paisley silk robes. Gentlemans robe with monogram.

baturina-homewear.com

 

[fourfive8]

Agree with many here- you don’t need to look like a silly, narcissistic ad for some overpriced, bespoke safari apparel store.

Drab, solid colors, breathable cotton shirt, cotton cargo pants. Early or late day can be very cold so take something like a medium weight insulated Carhartt jacket just in case. Avoid clothing fabrics types that pick up stickers and debris. Avoid most of the trendy, modern and expensive high tech synthetics. Comfortable, broken in leather boots with thin leather gaiters for walking in hot conditions. Gaiters for keeping junk out of your socks. If you do much walking in dry grass you will thank me for that tip! Hat of choice. I take thin leather nomex flight gloves- find at surplus outlets. Hat of choice. Take some sun screen. Most camps have daily laundry so no need to overpack, KISS works

 

[Tom Leoni]

I use safaris as an opportunity to give a nod to tradition, in line with the classic rifles I carry.

Beretta safari jacket:

Tag safari jacket:

Midway safari jacket:

Bottom line: dress as you like, have the image you want to project and, most of all, have fun and be comfortable.

 

[gearguywb]

Good looking hat Tom!

 

[Wishfulthinker580]

Insecurities galore in this thread. Bitterness even