Wheels Up in 9 weeks, here is my checklist...

[Tanks]

I reworked my Safari checklist for the current conditions and the 21 day hunt I will have in Zimbabwe. I usually pack everything and check it off the "completed" column a couple of days before leaving. I do weigh it just in case, but usually quite a bit under the limits. PCR test result will be the day of. Here it is.

 

[BourbonTrail]

Nice thorough list, good luck on your hunt.

 

[Red Leg]

I am going to have to try an make one of these lists someday.

 

[R.M.C.]

I wish my lists were nice and neat like that!!! Looks like you're going to be prepared!! Good luck!!! I've got about 55 weeks before I'm wheels up.

 

[YancyW]

Great list. I just got a new Rand's hat, I think it will be going on its first trip to Africa next month.

 

[Red Leg]

Great list. I just got a new Rand's hat, I think it will be going on its first trip to Africa next month.

Best hats in the world! I have four. They look great wherever real men carry real guns.

 

[Tanks]

I am going to have to try an make one of these lists someday.

After forgetting a few things on prior trips I have a trip to do list and a trip packing list

 

[Tanks]

I only have two. I might order more later, they are addictive. I wear hats anytime I am out of the house and get compliments on them from clients etc. all the time. This is the one going to Zimbabwe with me.

Best hats in the world! I have four. They look great wherever real men carry real guns.

 

[mark-hunter]

Nice thorough list. Well done!
I would only suggest as much as possibe 1, 5, 10 USD dollar bills, and less 20 usd bills.

 

[Bullthrower338]

I like to pack the night before just so I cause myself some drama, great choice on Rand Hatters, Billings, MT and two underwear in the carry on, just never know do ya? Lol. Best of luck

 

[Red Leg]

I only have two. I might order more later, they are addictive. I wear hats anytime I am out of the house and get compliments on them from clients etc. all the time. This is the one going to Zimbabwe with me.
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Rand makes a wonderful hat. Why am I not surprised our tastes are similar. This one will travel with me to Zambia.

I truly do wish that I had the self-discipline to follow a checklist. Just more comfortable winging it. But we'll both look great.

 

[Red Leg]

Nice thorough list. Well done!
I would only suggest as much as possibe 1, 5, 10 USD dollar bills, and less 20 usd bills.

I hear you. However, there is still nothing quite like the power of a US 20.

 

[sestoppelman]

Bit of a hat nut myself, but must admit to not having heard of the Rand hat before. I have been wearing Stetson fedora's for a couple of years, fur felt. I like the older 30's and 40's style like Bogey would wear, and Stetson makes several of that style, love 'em.

 

[375Fox]

A portable charging bank for cell phone and a small tube of super glue I’ve found very useful to pack too

 

[VertigoBE]

I reworked my Safari checklist for the current conditions and the 21 day hunt I will have in Zimbabwe. I usually pack everything and check it off the "completed" column a couple of days before leaving. I do weigh it just in case, but usually quite a bit under the limits. PCR test result will be the day of. Here it is.

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Yay for the Birkenstocks! Bringing mine as well in two weeks

 

[VertigoBE]

btw, do not forget a supply of surgical masks/cotton masks for the travel to and fro... seems like this will be a part of the essentials for the foreseeable future.

 

[cpr0312]

Interesting how different people's minds work differently. Cool to see a comprehensive list like this. For me, I've been a few times now, so I go off memory and what I know I need and don't need. I guess my list is in my mind.

Now I usually pack the week before, so no stress the day or two before departure like I used to do.

 

[Tanks]

Interesting how different people's minds work differently. Cool to see a comprehensive list like this. For me, I've been a few times now, so I go off memory and what I know I need and don't need. I guess my list is in my mind.

Now I usually pack the week before, so no stress the day or two before departure like I used to do.

I would forget stuff. Heck, the other day I dreamt I was in Zimbabwe at camp and realized I had forgotten to pack my ammo. I was hustling like crazy to secure ammo in my dream. After I woke up I actually went downstairs and turned on the computer to make sure ammo was on my list.

 

[Tanks]

A portable charging bank for cell phone and a small tube of super glue I’ve found very useful to pack too

I used to do that. After not using it on multiple international trips I quit carrying the charge bank. There is a charging station at every airport and airplanes, there is power at the camps and worst case I have a cigarette lighter plug which weighs a lot less.

 

[Goose Cracker]

You guys who pack at the last minute willy-nilly make give me anxiety. No way my OCD would let me get away with that.

I'm generally packed two weeks in advance of wheels up. I'll repack at least once, and a few days before wheels up I use my trusty spreadsheet to inventory everything again to ensure I haven't missed anything. I have three full sets of paperwork (most notarized), one in my carry on, one in my gun case, and one in my checked bag.

Yes, I use a packing spreadsheet. TBF, I use a spreadsheet for lots of stuff. It's even color-coded. Here's a preview: