I get a buzz, military type haircut so a wet wipe will take care of the shampoo,,,my backpack has a full change of clothes, my meds, my optic[camera, binoculars, small digital recorder] "wet wipes", toothbrush, deodorant, bug juice[skin so soft etc] my clothes pre treated with repellent, extra glasses and I am ready. Most of what I bring in the regular bag is extras that my Ph has asked me to bring for him, his family, or his community...

My kit's the same as Major Kong's:

In it you will find:

1. One .45 caliber automatic.
2. Two boxes of ammunition.
3. Four days concentrated emergency rations.
4. One drug issue containing antibiotics, morphine, vitamin pills, pep pills, sleeping pills, tranquilizer pills.
5. One miniature combination Swahili phrase book and Bible.
6. One thousand dollars in cash.
7. One thousand dollars in gold.
8. Nine packs of chewing gum.
9. One issue of prophylactics.
10. Three lipsticks.
11. Three pairs of nylon stockings.

Extra scope on qd mounts. accraglass and some steel pins. 2 cameras since the last time I went I broke my camera in the first couple of days.

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I think the Johnny Walker Blue would take priority over shampoo. And that doesn't just apply to Safari!!

I take Sheep Dip.

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Originally posted by fairgame:
What really do you need on safari? Your laundry is done on a daily basis and your PH comes with a sharp knife, first aid, GPS and a ball of string.

Just packing up to send a week or so in the bush and everything I have packs into a rucksack.

Pair of shorts, long trousers, two shirts and a jacket. Couple pair of socks and my boots. A knife, whiskey and some rounds of .404, a LED lenser, camera and batteries. Sat phone and a framed photo of my wife

Still got some space.

Final gear decisions will be based on the seat cover color in the cruiser.

A side note, I've seen a picture of Julie. I'd keep that in your kit if I were you.

Even on safari I need shampoo daily; then again it's Denorex or Selsun Blue.

I also take extra boot laces and keep them with me whenever in the field.

Don't forget a small quantity of meds:
1. Flagyl (+/- Cipro) if you catch "Delhi" belly
2. A laxative and an anti-diarrhoeal
3. Anti-inflammatory (Ibuprofen/naproxen)

If you take cigars don't forget the "humidor" especially in places like Namibia (we dried out $300 worth of cigars overnight on our first visit to Namibia. That was painful.)

Not all butt wipes are equal. Some can cause an allergy-type reaction and make ones butt itch like crazy: not something you want to experience or think about as you crawl on your hands and knees after something big and nasty. Use Balneol, either in a bottle or as sachets. You will love it.

Jas

Jas
Boudreaux Butt Paste!