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I am preparing my gear for next summer as I plan to work as a camp manager/game manager. Can anyone provide me a link to the checklist on this site for basic medical necessities and such. Gear: Buck knifes (have) Cutco Knife (buying) Leatherman (buying) Hatchet (have) Boots (buying, need sugg) Army surplus? Clothes (buying) Glasses (have) costa del mar Camera (have pentax, may buy cannon) Lap-top (have) Guns (semi have) depends on if allowed I am missing alot prob Medicine/medical: Need checklist as I am planning on bringing needles, antibiotics, narcotics, tylenol, stitches and needles, gold bond, etc etc I am preparing for a three month stay, so I need to pack accordingly. | ||
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Condoms and Penicillin perhaps? Steve Formerly "Nganga" | |||
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Tips and Packing List Most people make some tweaks but it gives a starting point. ------------------------------- Some Pictures from Namibia Some Pictures from Zimbabwe An Elephant Story | |||
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I find it surprising that someone who claims to be in medical school, doesn't know you can't just "bring narcotics" to Africa, or any other destination for that matter. And you won't need any knives ... I have yet to see a white man use a knife in Africa. Other than to cut biltong or eat dinner. 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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Did not see specific mention of a hat. You'll need two (one to serve as a spare) soft boonie-style hat with a round brim. Don't bother with a baseball cap as they don't protect your ears and neck. Regards | |||
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the list will depend on where your going and where your camp is (how far from town) there is almost nothing you can't get in africa. | |||
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I always take ambien and cipro. Will you be in a malaria area? I started skinning my Nyala until the skinner commented that I was good, but slow. At that point I turned it over to him and went to dinner. Yea I am slow. There is at least one pre-teen girl that can clean, skin, and quarter two hogs to my one. That plus I was very nervous on the Nyala. DSC Life Member NRA Life Member | |||
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Yaaa....but he knows what super cool brand of sunglasses to wear....isn't that enough? | |||
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you might think about reading Steve's book on becoming a PH it might have some sound advice for you.and remember it's africa not another planet | |||
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First, Im not in Med School, Im a sophomore at a college majoring in Biology. I want a kit that will have the basic medical needs as they may not be readily available. I want clean, sterile needles, and other items for obvious reasons. Second, living on the water and fishing for a job will make you apperciate your sun glasses. I am very partial to my glasses as I wear them everyday, its not that they are overly nice, its that they work. I have Steves book, I just need to read it a bit more closely. From what I have been told many items in Africa are not readily available. Maybe Alan Bunn will explain this logic. I have specifically been told by several to carry a buck knife or similar. I may not be skinning game, but I will need knives. Maybe some folks dont carry a knife with them at all times, but I use my pocket knife daily. | |||
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Please do divuldge those reasons.. Your own personal medical reasons for needing the needles? I lived on over there for almost a year and never needed a needle to provide any kind of med nor any of the other times I've gone. It may be obvious to some, but surely not to me! | |||
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My Godfather made a medical kit in case of emergency. The PHs requested he leave the kit, and each time he traveled to Africa he brought a fresh kit. He got local doctors to write prescriptions for antibiotics, and other unabtainable items. He did not want to chance getting in a bad situation and needing a needle that was not his. Africa has Aids and many other diseases (as does America). I thought it would be a good idea to have stitching material, needles to stitch, antibiotics, antibiotic ointment, and pain killers. | |||
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I have also spent nearly a year in Africa, and like you I have never needed a needle. Hell, I have never visited a doctor there and have only been to a pharmacy once. But if you did need a needle I bet you would be glad that you brought your own! I seem to remember someone's medical kit checklist recommending needles. Boddington? Jason "You're not hard-core, unless you live hard-core." _______________________ Hunting in Africa is an adventure. The number of variables involved preclude the possibility of a perfect hunt. Some problems will arise. How you decide to handle them will determine how much you enjoy your hunt. Just tell yourself, "it's all part of the adventure." Remember, if Robert Ruark had gotten upset every time problems with Harry Selby's flat bed truck delayed the safari, Horn of the Hunter would have read like an indictment of Selby. But Ruark rolled with the punches, poured some gin, and enjoyed the adventure. -Jason Brown | |||
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My comments below: - more than one? Just take one and use camp guns. of course this depends where you go. Travel light. Game 'manager'? Most people have years of experience before they are wildlife managers. Try get an appy job and enjoy it... | |||
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one thing you will surly need is plenty of duct tape (gaffer tape) | |||
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Oh yes, very bloody droll!  | |||
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Sunblock, rehydrate pack for 'Delhi bellie', broadbase antibiotics and a good few books to read, if you are in the complete sticks. All this you could surely get in Southern/Eastern Africa | |||
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rhromm. Have you a job or apprenticeship yet? If not you might start that persuit first. Elton Rambin Mail/Ship: 1802 Horse Hollow Rd. Barksdale, Texas 78828 Phone: 479 461 3656 Ranch: 830-234-4366 Check our Hunt & Class Schedule at www.ftwoutfitters.com 4 Rules of Gun Safety 1/ Treat all guns as though they are loaded. 2/ Never point the muzzle at anything you do not want to shoot. 3/ Do not put your finger on trigger until your sights are on target and you are ready to shoot. 4/ Be sure of your target and safe background. | |||
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Game manager? Doesn't that job need sufficient background in the field and a citizenship in the country of employment? I could be wrong though.. | |||
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There is my Africa list on my site www.huntersheadquarters.net. Some stuff if my stuff and other items came from other hunters. Has worked well thru the years. Food for thought. You can borrow money but you can not borrow time. Go hunting with your family. | |||
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Camp manager is the term used for the position, some refer to it as game manager. It appears like one works as camp manager, apprentice, ph, however, my understanding is only through various readings and communications. What I have asked and responded is different ideas and questions that have been raised by correspondence with others who have traveled Africa. | |||
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