Looking at cotton trousers for hunting Zimbabwe, June.
Fabric is 310 gsm ( = approx 9 0z / sq. yd )
Is this OK, or too heavy and likely to become uncomfortable during mid day hours ?
Thanks.

Maybe a little heavy, but consider that it will offer thorn protection as well.

Consider how noisy it will be before buying.

Mark

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Consider how noisy it will be before buying.

Yes, for sure. Don't want to fall into that trap.
I am very mindful of that unfortunate Texan hunter who made the mistake of wearing paper trousers once. He was arrested for rustling.

Hi mate

I was looking for similar stuff 2 years ago when I planned to hunt Zim in September. I ended up cancelling the hunt.

But I still bought the gear. Look at Cabellas website. I got 3 cotton shirts including shipping for less than what they would cost here from Farmers! These are really nice safari / travel type shirts.

Similarly they have the brushed cotton pants as well.

Good luck with your hunt

Consider that June is during their "winter" and, depending on where you'll be in Zim, it can be very cool to darn cold during morning and late evening hours, particularly if you plan to sit in a blind. That being said, I've still found shorts to have the most comfort and utility. Your PH should have the best guidance on this.

I was in the Zambezi Valley in June of 2011 and it was about 4 C in the mornings heating up to 25 C in the afternoons.

Dude
Yoga pants! They feel so natural when you are in the Bush. When you are walking those Elephant trails in the Valley there's nothing like the extra spring yoga pants will put in your step
Tuck them into your boots.
They are impervious to Buffalo Beans and Stinging Nettles. You can rub them all over your Yoga pants and you won't feel a thing.

I was there in June and ended up wearing shorts the whole time. One morning it was really cold and I wore 2 pair of shorts

I was there in June of 14, had some cotton pants that were too warm and uncomfortable - wore synthetics the entire time - much more comfortable.

I always wear 511 pants or shorts. I like their pockets.

Zip offs are often worth considering for Africa but not a good idea to wear synthetics that can't be ironed because they can harbour bot fly eggs which can then pass from your clothes into your body and they're extremely painful & unpleasant to remove.

No matter what you wear, don't put anything at all on unless it's been properly ironed and don't be afraid to send stuff back to the laundry if you're not happy with it. After all, that's what the laundry staff are paid to do for you.

Australian made R.M.Williams trousers are great if not wearing shorts.

I used the Cabela's pants with zip-off legs and never used the bottom leg pieces. Just threw on a sweater in the morning.

They change styles a lot but the similar ones they have listed now are six-ounce cotton.

When I took two of my sons to South Africa, and one of them back to Zimbabwe a few years later, we always wore brown jeans with brush-buster facings--what in the South we call quail pants. Good protection against thornbush.

Just make sure they're well-broken in and have been washed multiple times, for comfort and to keep noise at a minimum.

Have been to Zim a half dozen times that time of year. Cotton or cotton blend for quiet. Have worn long underwear for warmth and a surprising amount of brush protection. Remove the "longwise" for afternoon. Yoga pants sound interesting, but will need to stand up to ironing. Do not want fly eggs to infest your clothes !!

Buy Gold Bond powder.

I like the Propper 100% ripstop BDU pants.

Wash a few times and very soft and very quiet.

MSRP is $40, but easy to find for $25-30

https://www.propper.com/mens/p...user-button-fly.html

I'm glad ya'll are so fashion conscious. My main criteria is green.

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Originally posted by lavaca:
I'm glad ya'll are so fashion conscious. My main criteria is green.

Levi make a good trouser.

Joking aside a good trouser will keep you warm during those cold mornings and keep the tsetse at bay. You can always wear your shorts underneath.

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Originally posted by Duckear:
I like the Propper 100% ripstop BDU pants.

Wash a few times and very soft and very quiet.

MSRP is $40, but easy to find for $25-30

https://www.propper.com/mens/p...user-button-fly.html

I like TruSpec, they are Gunny approved and pro gun. Cost the same as Propper, and have more ball room.

I keep it simple, buy Dickies 874 in olive green. I wore my for 7 trips to Africa plus working over at the farm before they wore out. I bought the short sleeve and the long sleeve shirts for layering, as the day warms up you can shed cloths.

yoga pants interesting........... www.sweatybetty.com/activities...re9csCFUgq0wodx9YE3w

I bought four sets of green shirts and pants from Gander Mtn at the SCI Convention in Feb of 2008.

They zip off at the elbow and knee. It was cool in the early morning to have the long sleeves/pants legs, but nice to zip them off after lunch.

They have made three trips to Africa and bowhunting here in Idaho in late summer/fall.

Ripstop material, haven't torn a pair yet.

Rich

I use Carhart B-151 style 7.5 oz. cotton twill pants for Africa. Lightweight enough but durable enough for protection. As previously mentioned, they are ironed by cast iron heated by a wood fire (to kill bot flies) after being scrubbed mercilessly to remove stains. I don't think synthetic fabric is a good idea for this laundry method. Someone on AR suggested leaving clothes in Africa upon departure. Judging by how quickly my Africa pants wear out upon return, that sounds like a good idea.

Thank all for the ideas and suggestions.
Followed up many of these. Some pretty good, others maybe not so helpful ( yoga pants....??? )
Once I had assembled some gear my plan was to Permethrin treat outer gear against ticks etc.
During internet searches I found one supplier who offers shirts and trousers pre-treated with Permethrin. I might try the trousers. Posting links here for anyone who might be interested.
http://www.bisleyworkwear.co.n...rkwear-Pants/?page=2
http://www.bisleyworkwear.co.n...t-Protection-Shirts/

Cheers