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I know this is the coldest month of the year, my question is how cold. My sonand I are goinin July 2007, what sort of coats will we require? I don't want to pack things I won;t need. recommendation please. | ||
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Where, specifically, will you be going? | |||
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I think he meant RSA. Any place except perhaps Zululand and the Lowveld it will be cold, even freezing, in the early mornings til around 9 am. Then it will warm up nicely to around 70 in the day. So you need a light jacket and perhaps even a fleece vest to wear under it. Peel off in layers. If your PH is in the habit of hunting by vehicle (and most in SA are), you will also need a warm hat and even gloves for the early morning excursion on the back of the hunting car. Russ Gould - Whitworth Arms LLC BigfiveHQ.com, Large Calibers and African Safaris Doublegunhq.com, Fine English, American and German Double Rifles and Shotguns VH2Q.com, Varmint Rifles and Gear | |||
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Russ has you covered there. In addition to the stocking cap, gloves and jacket, I always take a fleece vest. The vest is enough to keep you warm during dinner but not as bulky as a coat. You will be surprised how cold it can get in South Africa in July. Regards, Terry Msasi haogopi mwiba [A hunter is not afraid of thorns] | |||
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i'd take a warm windbreaking coat. In the morning when you're sitting on the open seat in the back of the truck driving 30MPH and its 30 degrees outside it get a bit chilly, and don't forget a light pair of gloves | |||
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Polypro undergarments, cotton trousers and shirt, a fleece jacket, cap, thin gloves, good boots and a waxed Barbour coat are all you will need. Shed or layer as needed. I like to wear over-the-calf liner socks and then SmartWool socks over them. It eliminates blisters, locks my leggings up, and keeps my feet warm when it's cold and wicks away sweat when it's warm. Don't forget sunglasses, too. ___________________________________________________________________________________________ | |||
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You are well advised by all. WPN touched on an issue that would be very important at most venues this year: The sock protection from grass seeds. Due to the very good rains the past season over most of South Africa there is lots of grass this year. Which in turn means lots of grass seeds! If you do any stalking, other than the customary "diesel stalk", your socks are sure to get full of very uncomfortable stinging grass seeds! get some protection to cover the gap between trouser leg bottom and shoe/boot top! In good hunting. Andrew McLaren Andrew McLaren Professional Hunter and Hunting Outfitter since 1974. http://www.mclarensafaris.com The home page to go to for custom planning of ethical and affordable hunting of plains game in South Africa! Enquire about any South African hunting directly from andrew@mclarensafaris.com After a few years of participation on forums, I have learned that: One can cure: Lack of knowledge – by instruction. Lack of skills – by practice. Lack of experience – by time doing it. One cannot cure: Stupidity – nothing helps! Anti hunting sentiments – nothing helps! Put-‘n-Take Outfitters – money rules! My very long ago ancestors needed and loved to eat meat. Today I still hunt! | |||
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I purposely did not elaborate on footwear because everyone has their favorites. Mine are Le Chameau wellies for 99% of my hunting. For me they are comfortable and protective. The only place I wouldn't wear them is where sheep live. Most every place else is fine. Especially where water might be. ___________________________________________________________________________________________ | |||
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