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I am searching for a pair of ultimate hunting pants for Africa. Here is what I am thinking would make up the ultimate pants: 1. Made of thicker weight Cotton that breaths and sheds medium grad thorns 2. Quiet finish on the cotton for stalking 3. Color: tan or earth tone 4. Zip off pant legs 5. Lots of pockets Basically, I'd love to find a pair of zip off leg fly fishing pants that are made of cotton and quiet when walking. Has anyone seen anything like this out there? | ||
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And Gander Mountain NRA Lifer; DSC Lifer; SCI member; DRSS; AR member since November 9 2003 Don't Save the best for last, the smile for later or the "Thanks" for tomorow | |||
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anyone tried out Columbia's Ultimate Roc pant? not convertible, but look pretty good. | |||
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I have some from Cabela's that is largely as described. I personally prefer to hunt in shorts. I found some shorts at Gander Mountain. I think they are Columbia fishing shorts. Perfect color. Lots of pockets. I have either 2 or 3 pairs. | |||
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colombia fishing shorts are as described by larry - i used them for years - i hunt in longs its tough to find tough and quiet - i use riggs workwear , they are not all that quiet but very tough - "The greatest threat to our wildlife is the thought that someone else will save it” www.facebook.com/ivancartersafrica www.ivancarterwca.org www.ivancarter.com ivan@ivancarter.com | |||
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If price is no object, take a look at some of the pants designed for "tactical" work, such as 9.11 brand. They usually aren't available in zip-offs but do come in both pants and shorts. I will only buy them on sale or close-out. I also hunt almost exclusively in shorts now. If I am going to wear long pants, I choose something made of light weight cotton. The Viet Nam jungle fatigues - OG 107 - are rip-stop cotton poplin and available for around $30. Who cares if they get ripped or torn? Try to find the ones that are 100% cotton without the reinforced seat and knees. Mike ______________ DSC DRSS (again) SCI Life NRA Life Sables Life Mzuri IPHA "To be a Marine is enough." | |||
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I found the Cabelas pants not to be very tough when in hook torns and thick bush . . . both of my pairs have holes and tears from thorns after only 7 days wearing per pair. Will J. Parks, III | |||
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Great topic. Anyone have any suggestions on boxers or briefs? | |||
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+ 1 Better than UnderArmor & others I've tried. Just bought 4 more as they are now my daily wear (when not going commando!)Mike ______________ DSC DRSS (again) SCI Life NRA Life Sables Life Mzuri IPHA "To be a Marine is enough." | |||
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Jeff Rann's ball busters!!  | |||
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Cotton 5.11 tacticals are the best, IMHO. Mike Wilderness is my cathedral, and hunting is my prayer. | |||
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Or the opposite: Ball Room jeans Click Here and make sure the volume is turned up ... NRA Lifer; DSC Lifer; SCI member; DRSS; AR member since November 9 2003 Don't Save the best for last, the smile for later or the "Thanks" for tomorow | |||
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Take a look at Trupec 24/7 pants. Yhey are a tactical pants, but pretty good. Lots of pockets, expandable waist and pretty quiet. They have come out with a zip off type but it is a poly/cotton blend. 30+ years experience tells me that perfection hit at .264. Others are adequate but anything before or after is wishful thinking. | |||
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Hey How about a LOIN CLOTH bushman have used them for centuries Larry | |||
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Those would really breath. Do they come in different patterns? | |||
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drummon your sick! LORD, let my bullets go where my crosshairs show. Not all who wander are lost. NEVER TRUST A FART!!! Cecil Leonard | |||
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5.11 tacticals | |||
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You'd look great in those pictured a few posts above. ______________________ I'm not a great hunter...just a guy who loves to hunt. | |||
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I like TAG. They have lots of pcckets, fit me and dry quickly. And they have a shop down the street from me in Houston. If you want heavier, I hunted this year with the moss colored Carhart carpenters pants. Not a lot of pockets (that's what belts are for) and not zip off, but a brushed finish and tough as nails. They just take longer to dry and in the rainy season, it might take an extra day to get them back. | |||
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All of the tactical pants I've tried, including 5-11's, the lower leggs are to baggy and they rub together when I walk. I wish someone would make a pair of quiet cotton pants, no zip off, with a slim fit leg. "There are worse memorials to a life well-lived than a pair of elephant tusks." Robert Ruark | |||
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I prefer the rip-stop cotton for safari pants. This material is light weight and tough. It stands up well against the catclaw and is quite comfortable in the heat. I have several pair made by The North Face. They fit me well, have slim legs and good pockets for stalking around in the bush. Other manufacturers use this material also, I've seen. Jack Hood DRSS | |||
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They do...Levi's...Wranglers, although I prefer their boot cut style. Either well worn or "pre-washed/relaxed" are quiet. I've worn them for 50 years of hunting in Colorado, Montana, Canada, and on cold African mornings. For shorts, I wear Cabala's Trail shorts. They have at least 3 more pockets than I use.  NRA Endowment Life Member | |||
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I have found 5.11 Tactical Cotton pants in sage green to be the best of all. I like them for every day wear here in Texas as well. I am wearing a {old} pair now... I like the 5.11 long sleved Cotton shirts for Africa use too. In heavy rain areas, I have the same style pants and shorts in 5.11 Nylon... DOUBLE RIFLE SHOOTERS SOCIETY | |||
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Forget the pants search. Go like John Taylor: turban and shoes! Cheers all, Cal _______________________________ Cal Pappas, Willow, Alaska www.CalPappas.com www.CalPappas.blogspot.com 1994 Zimbabwe 1997 Zimbabwe 1998 Zimbabwe 1999 Zimbabwe 1999 Namibia, Botswana, Zambia--vacation 2000 Australia 2002 South Africa 2003 South Africa 2003 Zimbabwe 2005 South Africa 2005 Zimbabwe 2006 Tanzania 2006 Zimbabwe--vacation 2007 Zimbabwe--vacation 2008 Zimbabwe 2012 Australia 2013 South Africa 2013 Zimbabwe 2013 Australia 2016 Zimbabwe 2017 Zimbabwe 2018 South Africa 2018 Zimbabwe--vacation 2019 South Africa 2019 Botswana 2019 Zimbabwe vacation 2021 South Africa 2021 South Africa (2nd hunt a month later) ______________________________ | |||
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Definitely tough but not so quiet. The back slash pockets are about worthless if you aren't carrying clips in them. ______________________ DRSS ______________________ Hunt Reports 2015 His & Her Leopards with Derek Littleton of Luwire Safaris - http://forums.accuratereloadin...6321043/m/2971090112 2015 Trophy Bull Elephant with CMS http://forums.accuratereloadin...6321043/m/1651069012 DIY Brooks Range Sheep Hunt 2013 - http://forums.accuratereloadin...901038191#9901038191 Zambia June/July 2012 with Andrew Baldry - Royal Kafue http://forums.accuratereloadin...6321043/m/7971064771 Zambia Sept 2010- Muchinga Safaris http://forums.accuratereloadin...6321043/m/4211096141 Namibia Sept 2010 - ARUB Safaris http://forums.accuratereloadin...6321043/m/6781076141 | |||
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They're plenty quiet enough if you are the least bit careful. Are you pigeon-toed?  Come on, man. Sorry, but I won't hunt in a tutu. Even though I've been told I'd look pretty damned good in one. And the back pockets are perfect for rangefinders, bandannas, gloves, water bottles, sandwiches, travel wallets, extra scopes and damned near anything else. Best there is, AFAIKOHBATD. Mike Wilderness is my cathedral, and hunting is my prayer. | |||
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Maybe we have different versions. I used them on the last two safaris and will use them again in less than three months. My mention of the back pockets is that since they are slash pockets made to hold AR clips they are very deep into the tops of the rear of your thighs. Not a comfortable place to carry all that gear you mentioned. It beats against the back of your legs while walking. I just didn't put anything in there. There is plenty of other pocket space. YTUWSBNFGH ______________________ DRSS ______________________ Hunt Reports 2015 His & Her Leopards with Derek Littleton of Luwire Safaris - http://forums.accuratereloadin...6321043/m/2971090112 2015 Trophy Bull Elephant with CMS http://forums.accuratereloadin...6321043/m/1651069012 DIY Brooks Range Sheep Hunt 2013 - http://forums.accuratereloadin...901038191#9901038191 Zambia June/July 2012 with Andrew Baldry - Royal Kafue http://forums.accuratereloadin...6321043/m/7971064771 Zambia Sept 2010- Muchinga Safaris http://forums.accuratereloadin...6321043/m/4211096141 Namibia Sept 2010 - ARUB Safaris http://forums.accuratereloadin...6321043/m/6781076141 | |||
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Common type cotton work trousers are my pick. Also minimal pockets as full pockets are uncomfortable on long treks or crawling in stalks. Aus made "R.M. Williams" Trousers- Jeans are quite solid but also pricey. | |||
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Try the green Carhartt or Sears Craftsman, they're the best. My 1st trip I had 2 pair of Cabelas and 1 pair of Carhartt, the Cabelas were shredded and thrown away, I'm still wearing the Carhartt!! Been wearing the Craftsman this year for scouting, they seem to be as good as the Carhartt. | |||
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I recently picked up some of the Cabelas "Outfitter" 100% cotton Field Pants for my June trip to Zim. They were half off with free shipping - pretty pleased out of the box but only time will tell. I've used the Cabelas' zip offs in 100% cotton and like others have noted, not particularly tough. The new field pants, although not zip offs, appear more substantial and are much more comfortable. Plenty quiet from what I can tell in and around the house. | |||
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wow i did not know you needed special pants to hunt in africa! do pants act diffrent there than any where else? i know from what some say on here that 100 degress is hotter there than in the USA  | |||
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The same thing I wear at home Levis | |||
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WB Hook Rumor is you don't wear pants at all up in CAMMIEland SSR | |||
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Rob knows what he wants and your safari kit is your individual choice. Personally I bought all the "Safari" clothing nearly 20 years again but soon found out that it really was no more useful than things I could buy at WalMart at 1/3 the cost. Mark MARK H. YOUNG MARK'S EXCLUSIVE ADVENTURES 7094 Oakleigh Dr. Las Vegas, NV 89110 Office 702-848-1693 Cell, Whats App, Signal 307-250-1156 PREFERRED E-mail markttc@msn.com Website: myexclusiveadventures.com Skype: markhyhunter Check us out on https://www.facebook.com/pages...ures/627027353990716 | |||
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+1 I get folks to get me the cheap cammo jeans from Walmart, they last longer than anything and dont tear up in the brush, and you can get 3 for the price of 1 fancy pair thats gonna tear on the first day. Dave Davenport Outfitters license HC22/2012EC Pro Hunters license PH74/2012EC www.leopardsvalley.co.za dave@leopardsvalley.co.za +27 42 24 61388 HUNT AFRICA WHILE YOU STILL CAN Follow us on FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/#!/leopardsvalley.safaris | |||
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re: 5.11 rear pants pockets. When I first wore 5.11 pants I thought the rear pockets were crap... After I wore them for a while I found I really liked them, and found them comfortable when walking and when sitting. And I always carry a lot of stuff in my pockets. They are my favorite pants and shorts. I am wearing a pair of them now... DOUBLE RIFLE SHOOTERS SOCIETY | |||
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All good sugestions and I have a lot of cebala's safari cloths mostly for shirts and rain gear for Alaska, but for Africa I like Carhartt work pants and shorts. The one thing I shy away from is the synthetic,like the stuff made especially for fishing for Africa, because the very hot irons they use to iron your cloths in camp will totally destroy them, and they are noisey anyway. ................................................................................  ....Mac >>>===(x)===> MacD37, ...and DUGABOY1 DRSS Charter member "If I die today, I've had a life well spent, for I've been to see the Elephant, and smelled the smoke of Africa!"~ME 1982 Hands of Old Elmer Keith  | |||
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