Something Small I picked up for "tipping"

[migrabill]

I will be on my 1st African Adventure this June. I was in Cabela's and they had these multi use tools at a ridiculously low clearance price. I picked up a case of them. My thought is to hand them out to the locals who assist me. Driver, trackers, skinners, camp staff, etc. Do you guys think this would be OK, or would it be insulting? This is obviously not my tip; just an extra.

 

[Hogpatrol]

I bought a pile of the Mini Leatherman units off of ebay. These are the ones confiscated at airports and were very clean and hardly used. They went over very well with the skinners and trackers.

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These were in addition to standard tipping.

 

[Doubleplay]

As an extra they are fine and will be appreciated.
However this kind of stuff is also available in SA.

 

[migrabill]

I bought a pile of the Mini Leatherman units off of ebay. These are the ones confiscated at airports and were very clean and hardly used. They went over very well with the skinners and trackers.

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These were in addition to standard tipping.

So what I got is OK? Or do they only like the Leatherman's that you put a link to?

 

[PHOENIX PHIL]

So what I got is OK? Or do they only like the Leatherman's that you put a link to?

No one in Africa is going to not appreciate a tool that helps them in their job and life. Would I make it a sub for cash? No I wouldn’t, they need cash for food too.

 

[Hogpatrol]

So what I got is OK? Or do they only like the Leatherman's that you put a link to?

Yep, the ones you bought at Cabela's, they're perfectly OK. I just happened to luck in to a good deal on a dozen of them.

 

[revturbo9967]

Just make sure there’s cash too or they would most likely be insulted

 

[Dangerous Dave]

I have to chime in here, that gifts are not appreciated as you might think. I am all for leaving behind my old shoes clothes etcetera at the conclusion of the safari but when it comes to leaving tips for the staff what is most appreciated is cash.

 

[migrabill]

I have to chime in here, that gifts are not appreciated as you might think. I am all for leaving behind my old shoes clothes etcetera at the conclusion of the safari but when it comes to leaving tips for the staff what is most appreciated is cash.

I do not think people read my post correctly. I specifically stated these are not viewed as tips. I, of course, will leave cash. These do not take the place of any cash. Just something extra.

 

[migrabill]

Just make sure there’s cash too or they would most likely be insulted

I do not think people read my post correctly. I specifically stated these are not viewed as tips. I, of course, will leave cash. These do not take the place of any cash. Just something extra.

 

[BeeMaa]

You are welcome to bring those items if you wish, but I (my personal opinion) would consider them gifts...not a tip.

I do not think people read my post correctly. I specifically stated these are not viewed as tips. I, of course, will leave cash. These do not take the place of any cash. Just something extra.

BTW - the title to your thread is Something Small I picke up for "tipping". There's no other way to interpret that other than you intend to use them as a subsitute for a tip.

I read your last post and understand your intentions, however that doesn't change the fact that the title is misleading.

 

[Hogpatrol]

I've found that if I ask the PH/Outfitter in advance what the guys would like, it alleviates bringing something unwanted or unusable. A couple trips back I gave one of these to the tracker that was accompanying us and it went over big with the PH. He could instantly see his guy out in the bush. The next trip, I brought a dozen with me and enough camo ones for him and his family.

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[BeeMaa]

I've found that if I ask the PH/Outfitter in advance what the guys would like, it alleviates bringing something unwanted or unusable. A couple trips back I gave one of these to the tracker that was accompanying us and it went over big with the PH. He could instantly see his guy out in the bush. The next trip, I brought a dozen with me and enough camo ones for him and his family.

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Awesome idea. Two for each of them, one orange and one dark earth tone (dark green or dark brown). Perfect for the SA winters.

I also like these and throw in a sharpener as well...
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0018I8PX...GUXXEGGTE&ref_=list_c_wl_lv_ov_lig_dp_it&th=1

 

[poco]

They look nice to me !
if they don’t want or need something they will sell it or trade it!
when I was a outfitter in Mexico for whitetail, mulie, sheep
hats , knives, multi tools, roping ropes ( cattle Reata) where always a hit .
even if you don’t smoke tobacco buy the maximum amount at a duty free or local store to pass out to tracker and camp staff
ask your PH

p.s ask the PH about bringing in school supplies ( pens, paper, ect) as gifts for the under staff , maybe some cheap first aid kits

 

[BigGame]

As an extra its perfectly fine and would be greatly appreciated. I've done it all and in the end...CASH is appreciated most.

 

[migrabill]

You are welcome to bring those items if you wish, but I (my personal opinion) would consider them gifts...not a tip.

BTW - the title to your thread is Something Small I picke up for "tipping". There's no other way to interpret that other than you intend to use them as a subsitute for a tip.

I read your last post and understand your intentions, however that doesn't change the fact that the title is misleading.

I think you're right! I put tipping in quotes for just that reason, but I can see I was not clear enough. It won't let me edit it!

 

[Mountaineer]

I have been taking bubble gum and packs of crackers for the truck each day. They were always a hit. It has nothing to do with tipping just something different and nice for their work day.

 

[revturbo9967]

You are welcome to bring those items if you wish, but I (my personal opinion) would consider them gifts...not a tip.

BTW - the title to your thread is Something Small I picke up for "tipping". There's no other way to interpret that other than you intend to use them as a subsitute for a tip.

I read your last post and understand your intentions, however that doesn't change the fact that the title is misleading.

Exactly. I wouldn’t be surprised if the op was seeing if this was good enough for a tip vs cash tip and then backtracked a bit once realizing it wasn’t going to fly.

 

[Trogon]

Reading the OP's first comment, I comprehend these not as tips but gifts. As would these be a nice thing to offer, and not useful or appreciated. Tough crowd.

 

[TOBY458]

I've taken similar items as this, as well as flashlights, ect. At the end of the day, you just end up lugging around more weight and bulk in your luggage, when they prefer cash over everything else. It's a nice gesture for sure, but they smile more when you hand them the Benjamins.