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Going to zambezi valley end of month anyone have an idea of temp? | ||
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Hot? Cool at night but last time I went this late, it got to the high 90's during the day if not hotter. | |||
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October is very hot unless you are hunting from very very high altitude. Mike | |||
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I'll be there on 11 October myself. I hunted Dande in early October of 2010 as well and it was by far the hottest experience I've ever had. Well over 110F each day. Didn't cool down much at night. Never used the hot water spigot in the shower the entire time. Ended up with blisters on all toes as I couldn't keep my feet dry. This year, I'm taking foot powder, frog toggs, a battery powered fan, and electrolyte replacement for the water. The hunting is good however as the game is concentrated around the remaining water holes. | |||
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what type of sock and foot wear were you wearing that caused the problem and what will you be doing different this time? | |||
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I was using Cabela's Ultimax socks with silk liners. Ankle high boots. Going to try two layers of silk liners with foot powder this time. Also using Courtney boots. If you have a suggestion as to something better, I'll all ears as I would like to avoid blisters this time. | |||
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Preventing blisters is more important that treating them, but I haven't got the 1st part mastered yet. So, take lotsa mole skin & some antibiotic powder. Better yet, buy a donkey & ride him instead on stalks. LORD, let my bullets go where my crosshairs show. Not all who wander are lost. NEVER TRUST A FART!!! Cecil Leonard | |||
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To avoid blisters, use socks with double layers. Use boots or shoes that actually fit you. And have then as tight as you can. | |||
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Well that is what I used in 2010 but it didn't work. I went through two entire packages of mole skin but by then, the damage is done of course. The only thing I can think of this time to do differently is to attempt to keep the feet dry with powder. I wish I could do the sandal thing like the Zim PHs do but I'm afraid my feet are not that tough!! | |||
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Two things i see... Socks were not the right kind for double layering...under need to be a thin layer and snug and if you need a 3 layer us nylon short socks from your wife...the under socks must fit snug...the new smart wool socks are very good for these and they make a great liner sock... so the base under liner socks need to be a light thin fitting pair..and the second pair needs to be a medium thickness pair...if this does not solve the issue with socks then we have a shoe fit issue. Shoes need fit and need to be broke in walking many miles with the socks you plan to use in Africa...go on your 4 to 7 mile fast walks in a park up and down hills and through brush...find the tender spots at this time not in the bush... Always check your shoes for inside seams that will rub your foot...those are a real bugger and if you can use an softening shoe oil on these spots, do so, many times, it softens the leather and helps mold the shoe to your foot. (go to your local shoe repair store for product) If your foot is being rubbed in the same locations (toes & heals) use un-padded mole skin on the inside of your shoe at these locations. or you can purchase corn stick on to use to protect these spots if you continue to have soft feet. Find your soft spots and put on mole skin each day...padded works well. however athletic tape works better...also it can be used to hold your socks snug... >>>>>>>>>>>>>> "You've got the strongest hand in the world. That's right. Your hand. The hand that marks the ballot. The hand that pulls the voting lever. Use it, will you" John Wayne | |||
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http://www.timeanddate.com/ Try this for weather and times in Africa or world... i have it on my tool bar for my use...it will give you past history and the forecast and was close on while i have been in Africa... only issue i have found is if between points i try to pull a many as 3 from around the zone to compare.. >>>>>>>>>>>>>> "You've got the strongest hand in the world. That's right. Your hand. The hand that marks the ballot. The hand that pulls the voting lever. Use it, will you" John Wayne | |||
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Good info fellows. Last year I got blisters after 1.5 days in Zim. in Sept. Russell boots built for me & well broken in, they had already been on 1 safari to Namibia & since I liked them so much, I wore the regularly here at home. Tilley walking socks & some nylon liners I've had for years were also used. Still got blisters! Next year I'll be wearing my Courtney Selous. Hopefully that will make a difference. Plus I'm going in July, so maybe it will be cooler. LORD, let my bullets go where my crosshairs show. Not all who wander are lost. NEVER TRUST A FART!!! Cecil Leonard | |||
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Forgot to mention, I'll also take extra socks out each day & change them as needed. LORD, let my bullets go where my crosshairs show. Not all who wander are lost. NEVER TRUST A FART!!! Cecil Leonard | |||
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bwana cecil i went with my Courtney and merrils and wore the merrils almost every day the past 3 safaris...i like to change shoes every other day to give them a chance to dry out...or wear 2 to 1 days... The selous have a seam that rubs my little toes and when i went i had tape and mole skin to put on the toes..issue solved...they are a little wide and i needed the double socks route to wear them. learned about the leather cream from the shoe repair man and applied 2 times a week for 3 weeks...it did help. >>>>>>>>>>>>>> "You've got the strongest hand in the world. That's right. Your hand. The hand that marks the ballot. The hand that pulls the voting lever. Use it, will you" John Wayne | |||
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Well ... again, I can't find anything in your post that is different from what I used. The liners were light, thin, snug fitting moisture wicking as the under pair. The Ultimax socks were the light/medium weight polyester / wool blend that are designed to wick moisture as well. The shoes were a pair that I've worn for a couple of years and fit well and tight with no high spots anywhere. They were the very same shoes that I walked miles and miles in getting ready for safari. I put mole skin on all the spots that seemed to be tender each day. I changed socks every day at noon as well as every evening. The problem is that the heat was extreme. Well over 110F each day. The thing that struck me was how the ground reflected the heat UP as well as the sun baring down. Keeping the feet dry was just impossible. So far, the only thing I've heard to do differently from my previous trip is to use a drying foot powder liberally. I'm hoping that works. | |||
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ndorobo, It is going to be hot in the Valley in October. As Todd said, expect temps to be in excess of 110 degrees. See if you can find a Frogg Togg Chili Pad, which is a synthetic chamois type sheet that holds water and provides evaporative cooling. Buy two - one for using, while the other is in the cool box and rotate them. A small fan powered by D cell batteries will help you sleep. You should also consider taking along some sort of recovery supplement for your drinking water. Last time I was in the Valley was in November 2009 and it was warm for sure. I slept out on the lawn of the camp every night to catch the little bit of breeze that stirred. The hunting will be great - I like going late. Good hunting! | |||
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HOT!!! Bring a small battery operated bedside fan to keep even a small breeze on your face at night, the best tip I can give for a hot weather hunt! Dave Fulson | |||
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With weather that hot, I personally would use low-tops---Ecco is very comfortable, yet durable. Hard to beat. It goes without saying that every pound of fat you carry with you will make you more miserable. Overweight makes everything worse, including sleeping. Hydration is an issue. Yes, bring rehydration salts. I learned the hard way to chug a liter of fluid BEFORE leaving the car. Don't wait till you're thirsty or you're already behind. Have a good hunt. | |||
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Thanks for all the useful information guys. | |||
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Hot at night, hot in the morning, very hot at midday, hot in the afternoon......hope that helps! | |||
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Todd I have worked in the heat...extreme at times if you call getting into the 120 to 130 degrees mark. and the cool of the day is still in the 100's... I have found that insulated shoes will be the way to go...i never had to change socks and did not get blisters with red wings insulated shoes...when you can walk a lizard to death it is warm... >>>>>>>>>>>>>> "You've got the strongest hand in the world. That's right. Your hand. The hand that marks the ballot. The hand that pulls the voting lever. Use it, will you" John Wayne | |||
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