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Use of Camouflage Clothing in Africa - Legal or Illegal?
01 February 2011, 02:49
Ackley Improved UserUse of Camouflage Clothing in Africa - Legal or Illegal?
Have any of you run into trouble wearing camouflage clothing while on Safari. I'm told some countries prohibit use of "military-like" camouflage. But, what is "military'like." Regards, AIU
01 February 2011, 04:53
L. David KeithAny camo of any modern army. Stay with hunters camo and you'll not have any problems. That said, you may wear camo, but your PH, trackers/skinners will wear their usual duds. It's a moot point unless your planning on a set up for Vaal Rhebok or other sharp eyed quarry. More so, pay closer attention to the wind.
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02 February 2011, 01:19
leopards valley safaris+1 as above.
no military camo, but nobodys gonna check.
at the end of the day dark khaki's hunting clothes. keep the wind in your face and watch your movement
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02 February 2011, 09:01
fujotupuquote:
Originally posted by Ackley Improved User:
Have any of you run into trouble wearing camouflage clothing while on Safari. I'm told some countries prohibit use of "military-like" camouflage. But, what is "military'like." Regards, AIU
If you want to play safe just don't wear any type of camo out of the plane, through customs and into town - save it for when you are in camp and nobody is likely going to bother you.
Most African countries reserve the privilege of wearing camo to their armed forces.
06 February 2011, 19:08
OldHandgunHunterStay away from the military stuff and you'll be fine. Although, I wouldn't wear any camo around the airport -- you would probably be okay, but you would be looking for trouble.
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09 February 2011, 03:05
Wendell ReichThis has been pretty standard for many years, but I still see tourists (photo mostly) who show up in any of the African airports with military camo pants, shorts, etc.
Although it is pretty obvious with these guys and gals that it is a fashion statement.
23 February 2011, 02:13
jetdrvrquote:
Originally posted by Wendell Reich:
This has been pretty standard for many years, but I still see tourists (photo mostly) who show up in any of the African airports with military camo pants, shorts, etc.
Although it is pretty obvious with these guys and gals that it is a fashion statement.
Yeah. Camo chic. I remember when the old Nam leaf pattern was everywhere. Got some tourist's ass in a sling when he was aboard a hijacked airliner in the ME. The scumbags thought he was military. They let most people go but him and a few others. Sorta silly, really.
21 March 2011, 06:32
BiebsIf you wear it in the bush, nobody would care, and you wouldn't need it on the plane or around town, so why bother. Plus, if you're the only one of the hunting party wearing it on a stalk, what good does it do...the animal may see one less person in the group???
21 March 2011, 17:14
Cross LDont know about others but I had the same question simply because so much of my good broke-in gear that I hunt with here is camo.
Now looks like it will be fine if I need to take it.
Thanks
SSR
25 March 2011, 00:55
David_BProbably not a big deal but who knows...it is africa and anything can happen. I always play it safe and stay away from the camo.
06 April 2011, 08:49
JohnCrightonI brought none, wore none (obviously - LOL). I saw quite a few "Bwana Bobs" at the airport, and I honestly didn't want people to know anything more about me other than I was some tall white guy on a vacation. I figured why take the risk, especially when it really added no advantages to my hunting.
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09 April 2011, 00:29
Bill/OregonI just took some green and gray-blue Cabelas shirts and some earth-colored Carharts, and when I got to Namibia the PH and tracker were wearing camo.
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24 April 2011, 00:37
STUBBERUDFrom a exibithion in Pretoria 4. weeks ago
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24 April 2011, 09:31
fujotupuPosted by DavidB:
"Probably not a big deal but who knows...it is africa and anything can happen. I always play it safe and stay away from the camo".
The problems that may arise from wearing camo in some African countries could stem from the pattern. Each country's military has its own preferred design and civilians wearing anything which closely resembles this pattern could find themselves in a situation.
The Tanzanian DPM pattern is described as:
"Dark orange brown, moderate brown, dark green and black which is a variant of British DPM pattern and similar with Yemeni DPM pattern but in Canadian-style battledress".
Hunting camo is based on a different design where twigs, branches, etc, are used to create the desired DPM effect - this style of pattern is in contrast to the typical military version and is less susceptible to create a controversial situation with military authorities wherever you may go.
Basically, steer away from "military type camo"