i put this up here so that others who are new and go have a ready reckoner to refer to.
it of course is by no means complete or exhaustive and i would like the other members to add to it too.
1. Trousers: 3 nos woolen, baggy, dark green, patches on knees and the rear.
2. Shirts: 4 nos angora, full sleeved, non reflective buttons, patch on right shoulder.
3. Socks: 8 nos army type, woolen
4. Hat: 1 nos, terai type, soft felt, so that it doesnt make a noise if it catches on a thorny branch and slightly water resistant
5. scarf: 1 nos, netted, camoflague, to be used around neck or to cover face or as a towel.
6. boots: 2 nos, trekking type quechua. army surplus jungle boots. you want a replacement if one pair gets wet.
7. laces: 2 extra pairs, spare and for sundry random use.
8. personal kit. beware of using deodorants, aftershaves, lotions or anything which might betray your presence in the field.
9.first aid kit. do carry crepe bandages, deetol etc to effect rudimentary field care and dressing. my Ph had a set in his car too.
10. phone and charger.
11. adaptor.
12. camera and charger.
13. camoflague jacket heavy cloth, with removable inner lining which can also be worn seperately if so required.
14. organic shoe deodoriser blocks, you dont want the animal to smell your smelly shoes.
15. a hunt diary.
16. good pen.
17. i didnt carry this but very important: beanie cap to protect your head against the cold.
18. gloves. same reason as above. you have to be able to operate your gun with them so choose the thickness carefully.
19. sun glasses to protect against the glare and wind in the truck. didnt use them in the field for fear of their shine.
20. swiss army knife.
21. a bigger knife on my belt.
22. a belt too.
23. shooting vest camo. incase it is too hot for a jacket. didnt use it at all.
24. handkerchiefs: 6 nos.
25. bear grylls survival kit. i didnt even use it. i brought it because its so darn cool
26. personal clothes, kit and foot wear.
27. torch.
28. ballistics chart for my weapon.
29. shot placement pictures, to be studied.
30. gifts for the staff and newfound friends.
31. plastic pouches for used clothes.
32. condoms, useful for waterproofing stuff, put your camera in it, your phone, wallet, if you are caught in a downpour or have to get wet like crossing a deep stream. works like a charm. thats about all
you should use one for in SA.
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