classicsafari
AH enthusiast
will not go bush without Bino's and wide brim hat.
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What are your favorite, can't live or I should say hunt without pieces of hunting gear? I'm thinking of things that will be practical or necessary for a safari in particular... any thoughts?
One thing you will notice is that most experienced hunters have excellent quality binoculars, there is a reason for that. Swarovski, Zeiss, Leica, etc are not merely status symbols.
I think the fact that most of the replies are along the lines of boots, rifle, and other basics says a lot: cool gadgets are not important. It seems the more I do any activity, the more I find that I can eliminate from my equipment list.
In a real pinch, you can borrow almost anything beyond boots, which I why I bring a second pair. I agree with the suggestion to bring a good, substantial book or two.
One thing you will notice is that most experienced hunters have excellent quality binoculars, there is a reason for that. Swarovski, Zeiss, Leica, etc are not merely status symbols.
One other thing I would truly hate to give up is my permethrin treated clothing. I cannot describe how much more enjoyable outdoor life is without ticks and/or chiggers burrowing into my body.
Guys I seen alot of GPS listed and last year I took my etrac with me to africa not that I needed it just wanted to play with it some where else besides north america. well long story short it didn't work couldn't find a sat. in africa that it could lock on to someone want to tell me why maybe I'll try it again. Bob
SC, If you have never been to Africa or even if you have get a good South African Bird Book. We keep it in the vehicle all day long. Your PH may know a lot of them but maybe not. A small paper back one works great even around camp.
My Garmin 60CSX works like a charm all over southern africa. (I loaded Garmaps for the region. )
Namibia, Botswana, Zim and RSA.
Down to the farm boundaries.
Who makes Etrac??
Sorry (Spelling) Etrax its made by Garmin.
There have been some issues with those models taking a while (long time) to acquire satellites.
Do not move until the device has acquired the signal or it will take forever or not at all. (even with lots of availability)
Splurge and get one of these. This is the updated version of mine.
Review: Garmin GPSMAP 62 handheld GPS device | Gadgets | Geek.com