Camo through airports and Zimbabwe
Hello,
We are traveling to Zim in June 08. We are going to use our backpacks as carry on. They are Nimrods with their no see um camo.
I have heard there is no camo in Zim and that some airlines don't like it.
Don't want to have them confiscated and can't find any information other than no camo "clothes" in Zim. Would a backpack be considered clothing? Our outfitter said they "thought" would be ok as long as we didn't wear at the airport.Anyone have any answers?
17 April 2008, 01:16
David CulpepperBack in 2003 my friend carried a camo back pack and he was stopped and searched at every airport. What makes this even worse is that I am a diabetic and was carry needles and syringes in my black back pack and I was just waved thru.
17 April 2008, 01:53
LHowellSBP
Why take any chances on something as avoidable as this?
Even IF you make it through the airlines and connecting airports, I recommend not doing [or wearing] ANYTHING that might attract unnecessary attention by the various authorities in Zimbabwe.
A substitute day pack/carry on is really a small price to pay to avoid any issues.
The outfitter saying " they 'thought' it would be OK" is, in my experience, reason enough to avoid it.
Good Hunting,
Les
Jim and I were with Owen Smith this past October. Owen speaks very highly of you!
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Originally posted by LHowell:
SBP
Why take any chances on something as avoidable as this?
Even IF you make it through the airlines and connecting airports, I recommend not doing [or wearing] ANYTHING that might attract unnecessary attention by the various authorities in Zimbabwe.
A substitute day pack/carry on is really a small price to pay to avoid any issues.
The outfitter saying " they 'thought' it would be OK" is, in my experience, reason enough to avoid it.
Good Hunting,
Les
17 April 2008, 02:39
LHowellSue,
Thank you! I just returned from visiting Jimbah Safaris, working on a hunt report now.
I believe that you were there while I was "visiting" Victoria Falls last year.
Les
Yes. That was the case indeed.
