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Cabelas Shorts for Safari on Sale
28 June 2008, 08:42
adrookCabelas Shorts for Safari on Sale
The UPS man just delivered 3 pairs of Cabelas Grand Portage Cargo shorts this afternoon and I am very impressed with them so far, they were advertised in the Cabelas Club flyer. 100% cotton with 6 pockets, seem to be very well made, and very comfortable. I bought these in Khaki and Olive to wear in Zambia in September. The Olive is a darkish green and the Khaki is a mid-range subdued brown, not bright at all, just about right.
So far I am very pleased with them and I think they are a steal on sale in the Bargain Cave at $12.95. Here is the link if anyone is interested:
http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/templates/links/link....tt=portage&noImage=0Thanks, they even have them in fat boy sizes for me.
Frank
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28 June 2008, 09:51
DCS MemberThis is part of my question. I am headed to RSA July 20, first in the Eastern Cape then Limpopo, should I think about shorts or just pants? How cold will it be?
I meant to be DSC Member...bad typing skills.
Marcus Cady
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This is a question out of ignorance. Aren't there a lot a thorns that would make shorts a very painful choice? I've often wondered about this when viewing the pictures from Africa. Here in Western Wash one wouldn't want to go far off the road with shorts!
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Originally posted by PRW:
Aren't there a lot a thorns that would make shorts a very painful choice?
Yes, if you are in a thorny area (and Africa is full of thorns), your legs can get scratched up pretty badly wearing shorts. On the other hand, if you wear long pants, you are constantly hanging up in the thorns, and spend a lot of time extricating yourself, and often fall behind. If it is hot, I like to wear shorts, scratched legs be damned...
DCS, it will probably be cold wearing shorts on the car in the morning, but pleasant in the daytime.
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28 June 2008, 16:54
LHowellDCS,
The Eastern Cape may well be coolish in July, though Limpopo is probably a little warmer.
As mho notes, mornings will be chilly anywhere with shorts.
You might want to check with your outfitters regarding likely temps, they do get snow in some areas of the Eastern Cape.
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the weather forecasts.28 June 2008, 16:59
David Culpepperquote:
Originally posted by DCS Member:
This is part of my question. I am headed to RSA July 20, first in the Eastern Cape then Limpopo, should I think about shorts or just pants? How cold will it be?
In the mornings and evenings it can get down right chilly, in the 30's. But in the afternoons it can get pretty warm. Best is to dress in layers so you can take them off as it warms up.
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I prefer the 5 inch inseam version. It is still a great price, and they fit the old fat man!
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28 June 2008, 17:18
Oday450I have used the Cabela's cotton fatigue shorts and they are just about the perfect weight and length. They do not have the outside cargo pocket and are a 6" inseam I believe.
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Originally posted by Rusty:
I prefer the 5 inch inseam version. It is still a great price, and they fit the old fat man!
Sweet! Please post a pic of you in them shorts.
(I believe I am too modest for 5-inchers. And chicken legs like mine don't do them much justice. I do draw the line with shorts with no longer than 7" inseam. The present fad of these long shorts/bloomers ... they are just too dang hot for me.)
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28 June 2008, 21:49
Tim CarneyThanks for the heads-up. Ordered two pair in dark khaki.
Always hunt in shorts: it's quieter - skin makes no noise when thorns rip it
and, once the sun is up shorts are cooler. Means a little chilly until about 0830. Just take a coat/blanket to keep legs warm in the open vehicle in the morning.
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28 June 2008, 22:51
adrookThe 5" inseam Trail Shorts are on sale for the same price as well.
http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/templates/links/link....ail+shorts&noImage=029 June 2008, 00:08
Greg Rquote:
Originally posted by PRW:
This is a question out of ignorance. Aren't there a lot a thorns that would make shorts a very painful choice? I've often wondered about this when viewing the pictures from Africa. Here in Western Wash one wouldn't want to go far off the road with shorts!
Actually PRW, lots of folks prefer shorts. I almost always wear them unless I am in an area where the ticks are really bad or I'm chasing leopard hounds flat-out cross-country. They are quieter in the brush, too. Of course, I only have over 400 hunting days in Africa, so what do I know.
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so what do I know.
Actually it just depends on the time of year and where you are.
I always wear shorts but usually need sweats over them in the morning and at night in the Cruiser. But it's usually the Zambezi valley where there are thorns but not all that many like SA.
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29 June 2008, 01:18
Michael RobinsonNever will I wear shorts on safari.
Too many bugs and thorns in the bush, not enough blood in my body, and too much brain in my head.
Mike
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29 June 2008, 01:28
jetdrvrDon't wear them in the Selous in September. You'll fry your legs.
29 June 2008, 03:33
MARK H. YOUNGI have to agree with Mike. There are just too many things that snag, rip, stick or bite in Africa for me to wear shorts. One mis-step into buffalo bean and you'll wish you never heard of shorts.
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https://www.facebook.com/pages...ures/627027353990716 I'm sorry but the 5" inseam just won't work because I wear boxers. Do they have the 9" inseam?
Frank
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Originally posted by Fjold:
I'm sorry but the 5" inseam just won't work because I wear boxers. Do they have the 9" inseam?
Hell, you could still wear the 5"ers. You'd be stylin' just like the boys in the ghetto.
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29 June 2008, 10:04
jdollarideal solution- pants with zip off legs. it is all i take on safari and is the ideal solution. longs pants in the early morning , legs come off about 10 AM and go back on about 5 PM. in these days of tighter restrictions on baggage weight, it shaves several pounds off your luggage and simpliflies your packing
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30 June 2008, 10:34
ozhunterI wore Trousers once while hunting in Africa, never since.
Australia, thats a different story.
I prefer Cabelas 2 in 1 pants. They are cotton
and the lower legs zip off for shorts.
They are on sale also.
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02 July 2008, 20:54
captdavidI hunted in Zimbabwe-Rhodesia and Namibia for ten days each. I wore long pants. The PHs wore shorts. I asked one why? His response was that you pay more attention WHERE you put your legs. 'Made sense to me! I hunt south texas and in warm weather and wear shorts. I get a few more scratches, but less cactus than my friends that don't. capt david
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