Another Clothing Question

[Ontario Hunter]

Costal side of the mountains in RSA can be VERY thick.

Full of ticks too.

 

[revturbo9967]

That’s what I was told in Zambia. They would not return clothes to me until they were ironed.

I was wondering why my socks were flat as a sheet of plywood

 

[Cannonball]

I like those fishing shirts. Just choose dark green or brown and you’ll be fine. DO NOT wear light blue in tsetse fly areas! They seem to be attracted to light blue. In Zimbabwe, the tsetse fly traps are all light blue.

I have buying them in dark green and or olive drab for warms season hunting here in NC for years and was certainly planning on wearing dark colors

 

[BeeMaa]

I like to wear the Jonsson shirts they provide. They are very similar in weight to the PFG fishing shirts that I also have. I always ask for long sleeve, because they normally provide them in short if not specified.

We even stopped at the Jonsson store in Pretoria on our way out so we could grab a few more.

 

[Cannonball]

@Cannonball - I have nice Nylon Fishing shirts but would never wear any for Hunting - they “Rip” very easily on thorns, stickers etc…and of course can NOT be ironed or anywhere near a camp fire where a hot ember might land on one and “melt” a hole in it.
I prefer a quality 100% cotton either in a stiff canvas weave for cooler weather or in a tight poplin weave for hotter days. Cotton poplin is great on hot days, does Not stick to your skin like a twill weave does, drys quickly if it gets wet, resists small tears and rips better then nylon and it tolerates a hot iron and occasional small ember from a camp fire. Unfortunately there are few good 100% cotton poplin shirts made - Tag Safari makes Very good ones, Cabela's/Bass Pro are occasionally decent. They cost more for good quality but are worth it.

I have recently ordered a Tag shirt to see how I like it. It has not arrived yet- yet

 

[Safari Dave]

I wear fishing shirts quite a bit (the dress shirt of the South).



Columbia Bonehead shirts (cotton) work just fine.

Columbia Bahama shirts (Nylon) pick like crazy with all the thorny stuff over there.




My wife gave me a TAG shirt for Christmas. I like it!

 

[txtrout75218]

I prefer cotton because of the thorns and they tend to be quieter that many synthetic shirts/pants. Not that those blasted thorns can't tear up anything.

 

[Safari Dave]

Until recently, 5.11 made a classic Tactical shirt from 100 % cotton canvas that was great.

They discontinued it a couple of years ago.


They still make a Taclite Pro shirt that is ripstop (65% polyester/35% cotton) and is cooler than the 100% cotton canvas shirt. IME, it's pretty good and not subject to snagging on thorns like 100% Nylon shirts.

Heck, I'm wearing one right now!



The Velcro thing on fishing shirts (rod holder, BTW) can be a little annoying.

 

[mdwest]

I almost exclusively wear "fishing" shirts.. columbia PFG, or the magellan shirts from Academy, etc.. Ive got probably a half dozen in different earth tones ranging from light tan to dark brown, and a couple of different shades of green in there as well.. theyre lightweight, comfortable, and versatile..

Ive also got a couple of kuiu shirts of similar pattern (also in single, earth tone colors).. theyre a little pricey by comparison, but are exceptionally well made..

My local COSTCO had a long sleeve, dark OD green Columbia PFG shirt on sale last weekend.. I didnt really need another "hunting" shirt.. but for $19 I added another to the collection

Never a problem with getting them back in good shape from the laundry in Africa..

FWIW I dont just wear these shirts hunting in Africa.. because they are common "fishing" type shirts, I actually wear them all the time.. Ive worn them all over the African continent for "work" when traveling.. I wear them deer/hog hunting here in the US.. I often wear them just running around town, etc..

I get a whole lot of use out of them...

What I dont wear is any kind of camo or traditional hunting shirt... its pretty much ventilated, lightweight fishing shirts for me only.. if its cold, I plus them up with warm base layers and warm external layers and just use the shirts as mid layers..

I had probably a dozen of the 511 tactical shirts @Safari Dave speaks about above.. I was issued them back in 2007 and 2008 while working in the middle east.. they lasted a long time.. I wore them extensively (daily) for the better part of 4 years.. and then moved them over the the hunting wardrobe around 2011... most are dead and gone now... Ive got a couple left that are still serviceable.. but theyre starting to get pretty tattered.. but, they were definitely an outstanding shirt.. super well made...

 

[Cannonball]

Until recently, 5.11 made a classic Tactical shirt from 100 % cotton canvas that was great.

They discontinued it a couple of years ago.


They still make a Taclite Pro shirt that is ripstop (65% polyester/35% cotton) and is cooler than the 100% cotton canvas shirt. IME, it's pretty good and not subject to snagging on thorns like 100% Nylon shirts.

Heck, I'm wearing one right now!



The Velcro thing on fishing shirts (rod holder, BTW) can be a little annoying.

Yes. I agree. I actually have a seamstress sewing the pocket flap down solid on my right shooting shoulder so it does not catch on my gun when shooting - mostly shotgun wing shooting and sporting clays but it would prevent any issues with rifle as well

 

[HankBuck]

They aren't the only thing that gets ripped from thorns.

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@Tanks, if you want to look macho and wear shorts - can’t cry about the scratches…they make you look “tough”!! (Great photo—-are those Russel boots?)

 

[HankBuck]

Costal side of the mountains in RSA can be VERY thick.
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Full of ticks too.
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@Ontario Hunter - is that bottom photo a “Nipple & Breast”? Not making Playboy with those saggy Jugs !

 

[wiyofa]

I almost exclusively wear "fishing" shirts.. columbia PFG, or the magellan shirts from Academy, etc.. Ive got probably a half dozen in different earth tones ranging from light tan to dark brown, and a couple of different shades of green in there as well.. theyre lightweight, comfortable, and versatile..

Ive also got a couple of kuiu shirts of similar pattern (also in single, earth tone colors).. theyre a little pricey by comparison, but are exceptionally well made..

My local COSTCO had a long sleeve, dark OD green Columbia PFG shirt on sale last weekend.. I didnt really need another "hunting" shirt.. but for $19 I added another to the collection

Never a problem with getting them back in good shape from the laundry in Africa..

FWIW I dont just wear these shirts hunting in Africa.. because they are common "fishing" type shirts, I actually wear them all the time.. Ive worn them all over the African continent for "work" when traveling.. I wear them deer/hog hunting here in the US.. I often wear them just running around town, etc..

I get a whole lot of use out of them...

What I don’t wear is any kind of camo or traditional hunting shirt; it’s pretty much ventilated, lightweight fishing shirts for me only. For tips on layering and choosing functional outdoor clothing, I found https://expressions-catalog.pissedconsumer.com/review.html really helpful. If it’s cold, I layer them with warm base layers and external layers, using the fishing shirts mainly as mid layers.

I had probably a dozen of the 511 tactical shirts @Safari Dave speaks about above.. I was issued them back in 2007 and 2008 while working in the middle east.. they lasted a long time.. I wore them extensively (daily) for the better part of 4 years.. and then moved them over the the hunting wardrobe around 2011... most are dead and gone now... Ive got a couple left that are still serviceable.. but theyre starting to get pretty tattered.. but, they were definitely an outstanding shirt.. super well made...

Yes, your synthetic fishing shirts are fine to take. They’re breathable, quick-drying, and comfortable for hot climates. Just avoid ironing them with a very hot iron, as synthetic fibers can be damaged, but otherwise they’re perfectly suitable for Africa.

 

[Berettaco]

As others mentioned above - I prefer cotton shirts due to the thorns and snagging, my Tag shirts hold up really well.
If you prefer the synthetic PFG shirts I imagine they would be very comfortable, but may get ruined

 

[Ontario Hunter]

@Ontario Hunter - is that bottom photo a “Nipple & Breast”? Not making Playboy with those saggy Jugs !

Nope. Where a tick bit me on the backside of my left calf. And I was sick as hell.

 

[festuscat]

I was told at one time that the reason for the "hot iron" was to kill any insect eggs that might have made their way to the clothing. So, I take cotton shirts, underwear and socks to make sure that happens.

I was told the same years ago, and still take some of the same clothes I’ve had for 20+ years. All cotton mostly Cabelas. I also wear Tag. I miss the old Cabelas catalog.

 

[Sika98k]

They aren't the only thing that gets ripped from thorns.

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That’s called the “blood sacrifice “ I make it myself frequently.

 

[Surgeon1]

I wear nothing but cotton

 

[Safari Dave]

I was told the same years ago, and still take some of the same clothes I’ve had for 20+ years. All cotton mostly Cabelas. I also wear Tag. I miss the old Cabelas catalog.

Cabela's put their name on some great safari clothing.

I've still have 4 shirts and a jacket.


I like and actually USE the sewn-in cartridge loops.

 

[Rumrunner]

Same shirt 11 years apart.

Same hat?

I wear TAG generally or some other long sleeve, heavy, thick shirt to protect my arms from the thorns. Since I plan to be there during the winter it hasn’t been an issue. I am usually the first to remove a light jacket in the mornings but I’m good with that.