Leaving for Zimbabwe on sunday. Hunting some stuff with Buzz C.
Reckon it will be dull

But anyways. Trying to pack light. What do I really NEED on a trip like this? Please provide me a list of 15 items at most.

1. Gun and ammo.
2. 3 pair of clothes. None of that mankini shit.
3. Hunting boots.
4. Passport and documents.
5. Sunglasses.
6. Camera.
7. Cognac.
8. Light back pack.
9. Bug spray
10. Knife.

Well , I only need 10 Things !

Odin

I leave the bug spray (hate the stuff)

Binoculars
Good Scotch

And not necessarily in that order.

Headnet for mopani flies (may or may not need it this time of year but they are small and light so better to have than not).
Leave the boots at home and go with sneakers (trainers).
Hat or cap.
Gloves (fingerless for me) for those occasions where you need to do a bit of crawling, that is unless you're into sniping at long range.
I take an Ipod or my Iphone with music for the long plane ride over and back.

Other than that, you should have it covered pretty well.

BTW, Mike's right on the Scotch ... and the order of priority!

Spare shoes
Sun hat
Sun cream
Water bottle
Medication
Cash
Gin
Notebook/journal and pen

A small, high intensity flashlight should never be more than an arm's length away from you at all times.

Throw a hanky in there. Some call it a handkerchief or dewrag. It's light and literally 1001 uses. I tied mine on my head over my ears and under my chin for the mopane flies...it worked and I did not care that I looked like a Russian peasant woman carrying a double rifle.

Just got back from Nuanetsi and the mopane flies were a little bothersome at times. Pulled out the wet wipes treated with 40% deet and problem was solved. Just wipe around the ears and neck and you are good to go. Take your favorite shooting sticks as the ones they have may not suit your style of use.

In addition to good binos, I'd add a laser range finder too. They both come in handy where I hunt in Namibia, and don't take up too much room in my carryon.

11. Cigars for you, Mr Charlton and Mr Tabor
12. Baby cream to cure chaving ( Charlies wife saved me last time )
13. Aquavit to get Buzzer drunk
14. Rakfisk ( Fermented Norwegian Trout ) - goes with the Aquavit
15. The assembly key for you 416 Rem Mag rifle ( without that it will be extremely dull )


Morten

Aquavit?
I use that for stripping furniture
You guys up in Norski land need some culture

quote:

Originally posted by JabaliHunter:
Spare shoes
Sun hat
Sun cream
Water bottle
Medication
Cash
Gin
Notebook/journal and pen

I would add the above to your list.
I just used my iPhone as a journal and all the water is bottled, so probably wouldn't need a personal water bottle.

quote:

Originally posted by tomahawker:
Throw a hanky in there. Some call it a handkerchief or dewrag. It's light and literally 1001 uses. I tied mine on my head over my ears and under my chin for the mopane flies...it worked and I did not care that I looked like a Russian peasant woman carrying a double rifle.

Sounds like a good idea. Do you have a picture you could post.

Don't forget the converter for any electrical equipment, especially if you have to recharge your camera battery. Good luck

Cognac x 5 makes 15 ...

Baby wipes

quote:

Originally posted by boarkiller:
Aquavit?
I use that for stripping furniture
You guys up in Norski land need some culture

Hey! Aquavit is the real deal. Whatever you are on when you are stripping in you Furniture is none of Our business.

Skitt jakt and remember akevitten

Passport
4457
copies of credit cards, passport, cc's, etc.
Gifts for the boys. Sox are OK, but I found cheap watches make them crazy. You may have to teach them how to read the instructions.

I take something to read on the plane.
Foam ear plugs
Sexy underwear for the PH's wife

Have a great hunt!

http://rs1383.pbsrc.com/albums...?t=1433802985Reverse Reverse Outlaw

Rubber snake? Not for the faint of heart.

quote:

Originally posted by Odin:

quote:

Originally posted by boarkiller:
Aquavit?
I use that for stripping furniture
You guys up in Norski land need some culture

Hey! Aquavit is the real deal. Whatever you are on when you are stripping in you Furniture is none of Our business.

Maybe we should invite Boarkiller to a caribou hunt in the snow staying in a indian tepee ? Freezing his butt off, then he will understand the necessity of aquavit


Morten

Skitjakt!

I have a pair of binocs with a inbuilt range finder, that I strongly recommend.

/ P-A

quote:

Originally posted by P-A Åhlén:
Skitjakt!

I have a pair of binocs with a inbuilt range finder, that I strongly recommend.

/ P-A

Thanks. I think I will leave my Zeiss 10x45 Rangefinder at home. Packing a lighter 10x32. Really dont want binos. Feel like they are restricting movement all the time. And when the ph glasses for game I will be occupied on getting a rest/water rather than glassing. Seems like Im always 3 minutes behind the ph.


Are you going South this year?

quote:

Originally posted by Odin:

quote:

Originally posted by P-A Åhlén:
Skitjakt!

I have a pair of binocs with a inbuilt range finder, that I strongly recommend.

/ P-A

Thanks. I think I will leave my Zeiss 10x45 Rangefinder at home. Packing a lighter 10x32. Really dont want binos. Feel like they are restricting movement all the time. And when the ph glasses for game I will be occupied on getting a rest/water rather than glassing. Seems like Im always 3 minutes behind the ph.


Are you going South this year?

I have already been, 2,5 months hunting in an African country. Hunt report pending

1/ Open mind
2/ Good sense of humour
3/ Worn in hunting shoes
4/ Cigars!!

Boxes of ammo and boxes of cigars !


Morten

quote:

Originally posted by Buzz Charlton:
1/ Open mind
2/ Good sense of humour
3/ Worn in hunting shoes
4/ Cigars!!

1. Check
2. Hell no. Im from Norway.
3. Check
4. Morten are sending you some stinking Cuban ones.



Thanks for all the comments. Seems that I understand every one of them and have my reasons for leaving some of them behind.

Last shots on Norwegian soil will leave the BLASER barrel today. Im Ready.

(No comments regarding Blaser please. Biebs , please guard this thread from the unenlightended)


Odin

Toddy Boy - stay away - or we hire Biebs to make an air attack on you


PS - those Cubans are not stinking - they are attracking the ele bulls and lions to come for a visit


Morten

Jesus ... I wish I could come and join ...

Odin,
Best of luck on Sunday! I just flew home from my hunt with
Blake and CM safaris out at Dande East. You will have a great time.
The bush is still very thick because of the late rains in March.
You will be getting up close and personal for sure!
Not sure what your hunting, but definitely take binocs mate,. I had
My Leica 10 / 40 range finders and still used them in the thick stuff
To clearly make out animals in the jess.
I ended up shooting a lovely 40.5 buff on day 8.
Don't forget to take good scotch , Cubans and we got hammered by the
Mopanes so a head net would be a good idea.Day temps were low 30'c
With nights cool and chilly.
Best of luck and say hi to Buzz and Blake from me at Pedza as Blakes
Client is flying in with you I beleive.

Cheers, good luck, shoot straight!!!,

Nick

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Hey! Aquavit is the real deal.

Eesh! The last time I was in Andoya, I was treated to Linea Aquavit - I understand that this is supposed to be the "good stuff". I swear I had holucinations from drinking that stuff. It was like rocket fuel!

Another voute for aquavit, good stuff

Hope your plan comes together, and looking forward to the report!

Skitt jakt!

Never tried aquavit but Snaps with Sild on black bread open sandwich is wonderful. My Danish friends please excuse the spelling.
Good luck,Looking forward to the report. jc

quote:

Originally posted by subsailor74:

quote:

Hey! Aquavit is the real deal.

Eesh! The last time I was in Andoya, I was treated to Linea Aquavit - I understand that this is supposed to be the "good stuff". I swear I had holucinations from drinking that stuff. It was like rocket fuel!

Haha. I brought exactly the same "linje aquavit" good stuff! Now sitting in the Alamanzi Lodge, Harare waiting for Buzz and dinner. No trouble with guns or gear. Looking good.

quote:

Originally posted by Odin:

quote:

Originally posted by subsailor74:

quote:

Hey! Aquavit is the real deal.

Eesh! The last time I was in Andoya, I was treated to Linea Aquavit - I understand that this is supposed to be the "good stuff". I swear I had holucinations from drinking that stuff. It was like rocket fuel!

Haha. I brought exactly the same "linje aquavit" good stuff! Now sitting in the Alamanzi Lodge, Harare waiting for Buzz and dinner. No trouble with guns or gear. Looking good.

Odin, please, whatever you don't consume, pour out before you leave!!!!

quote:

Originally posted by Tim Ferrall:
A small, high intensity flashlight should never be more than an arm's length away from you at all times.

+1

Learned the hard way.

quote:

Originally posted by Odin:

quote:

Originally posted by subsailor74:

quote:

Hey! Aquavit is the real deal.

Eesh! The last time I was in Andoya, I was treated to Linea Aquavit - I understand that this is supposed to be the "good stuff". I swear I had holucinations from drinking that stuff. It was like rocket fuel!

Haha. I brought exactly the same "linje aquavit" good stuff! Now sitting in the Alamanzi Lodge, Harare waiting for Buzz and dinner. No trouble with guns or gear. Looking good.

Please pass on our hello to Buzz and the gang.

Cheers
Jim & Joyce