The Right Accessories for an African Hunt

[Bsto270]

Packed, now lets go hunt.....

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I think if you left that toothbrush you could just throw one in the carry on and fit a few more rounds...

 

[cpr0312]

I think if you left that toothbrush you could just throw one in the carry on and fit a few more rounds...

+1

 

[JES Adventures]

Flask - I'm sure you'll have a lot to celebrate.

 

[gizmo]

A light weight scarf is also good idea, can get really cold early in the mornings on the back of truck.

Simon did I read that right? A scarf..... Should he bring a matching purse too? Like cocktail size or granny at Walmart size.

 

[thi9elsp]

I found that a rangefinder was pointless for me. So, not bringing it with me this year. I brought 8x binoculars - plenty for where I was hunting before. As others have said, 10x w/ large objectives get very heavy if you are walking all day and trying to hold steady. Biggest change for me is that I had a gear belt made from my buffalo hide. Last time my knife, rangefinder, ammo, etc. was all on my belt. Uncomfortable riding around and a pain to remove when stopped for mid-day lunch. The PH had a gear belt, took off whenever and set it to the side. So, that's my plan this time around.

Lastly, lots of sanitary wipes and use them!

 

[gizmo]

Ok folks, @TMS officially licensed gear for sale right here.

 

[Scott Slough]

Gizmo ... you are forgiven for not knowing the difference ... but that is a boa, not a scarf!

 

[gizmo]

Gizmo ... you are forgiven for not knowing the difference ... but that is a boa, not a scarf!

Might let Simon know

 

[Bsto270]

@gizmo damn that thing is sexy lol. May not hold up to the thorns and such too well, but one could look fabulous while stalking

 

[gizmo]

Broke back Mozambique.

 

[siml]

@Royal27 , please post bpac baboon for gizmo.

 

[Royal27]

@Royal27 , please post bpac baboon for gizmo.

Anything for you Simon!

 

[gizmo]

@Royal27 , please post bpac baboon for gizmo.

 

[spike.t]

Africa is the only time my suitcase has outweighed the wife's!

did you take too many pairs of p--k pyjamas then?............

 

[curtism1234]

Just from reading this thread, what I'm going to say is probably going to ruffle some feathers.

I'm not 100% convinced having binoculars with you when hunting is even necessary for first timers who are just in a daze. It's nice to kind of pretend to know what's going on, but things often happen very quickly. When the PH points for an animal to shoot, you just bring your gun up.

That being said, you're probably going to want to bring binoculars...

 

[greyfox]

Just from reading this thread, what I'm going to say is probably going to ruffle some feathers.

I'm not 100% convinced having binoculars with you when hunting is even necessary for first timers who are just in a daze. It's nice to kind of pretend to know what's going on, but things often happen very quickly. When the PH points for an animal to shoot, you just bring your gun up.

That being said, you're probably going to want to bring binoculars...

When the PH gets excited you know it's a trophy!

 

[Pheroze]

Broke back Mozambique.

I followed my PH too closely to want to think about this reference

 

[siml]

@curtism1234 , you right binocs are not vital, but without binocs you going to miss out on a lot of beauty while out hunting. Also sometimes the way animal is standing in the bush, binocs help you see where to place your shot.

 

[spike.t]

@curtism1234 , you right binocs are not vital, but without binocs you going to miss out on a lot of beauty while out hunting. Also sometimes the way animal is standing in the bush, binocs help you see where to place your shot.

@curtism1234 totally agree with simon. as he said you will miss out on being able to view all sorts of different things

 

[JGRaider]

Binoculars may not be mandatory, but I wouldn't think of leaving them home. There are too many wonderful things to see while stalking, sitting at a water hole, or just generally scanning around the awesome African bush.