The One Piece of Gear You Didn’t Know You’d Need in Africa

[baxterb]

I get Doxy, Cipro, prescription imodium and malaria medications for all trips from my GP

Speaking of stomach ailments…

I used a product called DiaResq when I was in Kenya and got the Thamalakane two-step. Sorted my guts after a single dose and I was back on my feet in under an hour. I’ll never travel without it now. Usually geared toward kids, but it’s awesome.

 

[Green Chile]

Immodium AD...I take a couple at the beginning of the trip and have a few extra if needed. It settles any issues with travel food/drink and lets me hit the ground running.

 

[Bejane]

amoxicillin, imodium, paracetamol, stingose, eye drops,

 

[HeinSavage]

Medical sticking plasters, the antiseptic impregnated sort. Prevents minor wounds from becoming infected and creating issues. Put a few in your day kit.
A pair of long shoe laces, to tie things, form a hat hold down or even replace a broken boot lace.

A little epsom salt to put in warm water to disinfect and soak scratches.

 

[Pondoro]

My trusty canvas hat (Rouge), long safari jacket with cartridge loops...I wear it with nothing under..its cool and comfy, leatherman in the belt. Shorts only when the heat is unbearable. For boots I have a pair of british army issue tropical boots, part canvas the rest suede..very happy with those.

Antiseptics..? In the bush you improvise..a buddy tripped and smashed his forehead in camp..nasty wound with sand and dirt. No antiseptics...but we are always stocked with Gordons gin..

It worked very well..

 

[Altitude sickness]

A “JASE” kit
Augmentin, Doxycycline, Ciprodloxacin, Metronidazole, Azithromycin

A quick online questionnaire and a doctor reviews your answers and your antibiotics are mailed to your door.
Many doctors won’t prescribe prophylactic antibiotics just in case for trips anymore.

 

[widetrackjack]

A “JASE” kit
Augmentin, Doxycycline, Ciprodloxacin, Metronidazole, Azithromycin

A quick online questionnaire and a doctor reviews your answers and your antibiotics are mailed to your door.
Many doctors won’t prescribe prophylactic antibiotics just in case for trips anymore. View attachment 708534

This is what I would suggest as well, including an Epi pen.

 

[Kalahari Safari NAMIBIA]

Medical sticking plasters, the antiseptic impregnated sort. Prevents minor wounds from becoming infected and creating issues. Put a few in your day kit.
A pair of long shoe laces, to tie things, form a hat hold down or even replace a broken boot lace.

Good advise!

 

[spike.t]

My trusty canvas hat (Rouge), long safari jacket with cartridge loops...I wear it with nothing under..its cool and comfy, leatherman in the belt. Shorts only when the heat is unbearable. For boots I have a pair of british army issue tropical boots, part canvas the rest suede..very happy with those.

Antiseptics..? In the bush you improvise..a buddy tripped and smashed his forehead in camp..nasty wound with sand and dirt. No antiseptics...but we are always stocked with Gordons gin..

It worked very well..

So you just wear a safari jacket and nothing else.... ...must be a scary view when you climbing in and out of the cruiser....

 

[spike.t]

A “JASE” kit
Augmentin, Doxycycline, Ciprodloxacin, Metronidazole, Azithromycin

A quick online questionnaire and a doctor reviews your answers and your antibiotics are mailed to your door.
Many doctors won’t prescribe prophylactic antibiotics just in case for trips anymore. View attachment 708534

Yeah big problem with over use..now they don't work on a lot of crap they used to .....the gremlins are becoming very resistant or totally resistant now to some of even the strongest antibiotics...not great

 

[Green Chile]

So you just wear a safari jacket and nothing else.... ...must be a scary view when you climbing in and out of the cruiser....

You don't have to look...certainly not the second look!

 

[spike.t]

You don't have to look...certainly not the second look!

For sure...but the first time would take you by surprise me thinks....

 

[Andrew62]

I get Doxy, Cipro, prescription imodium and malaria medications for all trips from my GP

All great things to take on a safari, I take these items and when I depart Africa I leave the antibiotics behind. You also mentioned a headnet, I have that and a neck gaiter, those damn mopani flies can drive me mad, especially when you are taking a 2-3 hour break for lunch in the heat of the day!

 

[mdwest]

its nice to take a little 30 second break to get all of the grime and filth off of you before getting back into the bakkie after spending the previous hour inhaling red dust and getting covered in sweat while wandering through the bush

@mdwest dave didn't take you for a girls blouse..... ..

just because Im dumb doesnt mean I cant stay pretty!

 

[spike.t]

just because Im dumb doesnt mean I cant stay pretty!

When you ever decide to come here........Will make sure we have a whole case in the cruiser for you....

 

[Rare Breed]

A “JASE” kit
Augmentin, Doxycycline, Ciprodloxacin, Metronidazole, Azithromycin

A quick online questionnaire and a doctor reviews your answers and your antibiotics are mailed to your door.
Many doctors won’t prescribe prophylactic antibiotics just in case for trips anymore. View attachment 708534

Love this!!!!

 

[PARA45]

A lighter to light up my cigars. Trying to use matches to light up a cigar in windy conditions is not cool.

 

[PerH]

Luxorparts Kraftig multifunksjonslykt 750 lm - Sterke lommelykter

Lyssterk multifunksjonslykt med innebygd karabinkrok, magnet og flaskeåpner samt utfellbar løkke som fungerer som stativ. Bare 60x45x20 mm stor – passer enkelt i lommen, hanskerommet eller sekken. Flere lysmoduser og lysstyrker som fast eller blinkende lys

www.kjell.com

This is one that I would bring a few along , usb charging but it has strong light aswell as some other nifty bits and very small .

 

[dchum]

Eye drops and those Zeiss lens wipes.

Love the zeiss lens wipes. I brought them on both of my trips over and keep loose ones in hunting bags at home

 

[RSL]

A “JASE” kit
Augmentin, Doxycycline, Ciprodloxacin, Metronidazole, Azithromycin

A quick online questionnaire and a doctor reviews your answers and your antibiotics are mailed to your door.
Many doctors won’t prescribe prophylactic antibiotics just in case for trips anymore. View attachment 708534

You guys should check out the common and severe side effects of Cipro before using it.
Especially those of us at a more vintage age.
I am not a medical professional but highly recommend replacing the Cipro with another antibiotic. The Bush is hardly the place I would want to experience problems from side effects.