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Post by graynomad on Jan 13, 2017 7:26:33 GMT 10
Nice lens, another Canonite I see. I could afford to go if I sold my 400/4 DO, but then I wouldn't have the kit I would like on the trip I researched a self-drive trip just to western Kenya, mostly in the Mara, including flights and with a couple of people to share the care hire, I reckon it can be done for maybe $5000. That's in real tight-arse mode, but it's what I did last time. Here are some pics of a few campsites. Masai Mara Tsavo Amboseli Man we gave that Alphasud a caning, I would get a 4x4 next time
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Post by Joey on Jan 13, 2017 12:57:40 GMT 10
A few old SA workmates, reckon if your going to go over in the current state of things there, its best to go as part of a tour group as they don't generally get molested by those with nefarious intentions.
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Post by mozzie101 on Jan 13, 2017 13:31:14 GMT 10
Summer wear, T-shirt, shorts and double pluggers.
Winter wear, Hoodie, shorts and double pluggers.
Thats Grayman for NQ/FNQ.
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Post by Morgo on Jan 13, 2017 15:28:28 GMT 10
Nice lens, another Canonite I see. I could afford to go if I sold my 400/4 DO, but then I wouldn't have the kit I would like on the trip I researched a self-drive trip just to western Kenya, mostly in the Mara, including flights and with a couple of people to share the care hire, I reckon it can be done for maybe $5000. That's in real tight-arse mode, but it's what I did last time. Here are some pics of a few campsites. Masai Mara Tsavo Amboseli Man we gave that Alphasud a caning, I would get a 4x4 next time Thanks, that one is the Canon 200-400 with inbuilt 1.4x TC. Worked very well over there You must have given that car a real caning, we had a landy and flogged it Thought I might start a photography chat thread so as not to clog up others. ausprepforum.proboards.com/thread/4120/general-photography-chat
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Post by tomatoes on Jan 13, 2017 18:45:09 GMT 10
Not necessarily a helpful answer for others but this is my long term plan for clothes - nothing to do with tough hunting gear but that would be doable if necessary.
A roll of hemp denim in blue A roll of hemp denim on black A roll of thick undyed muslin (pants, skirts) A roll of shirt weight undyed muslin A roll of hemp fleece A roll of hemp/cotton jersey Various dyes Various other fabrics Lots of thread, zippers, snaps and buttons An enormous stash of wool for socks and jumpers Laminated fabrics (PUL) Lots of patterns and pattern making paper And a source of solar power for my sewing machine
That gives us jeans, pants, shirts, etc and even nappies if there should be some future need.
And I've taught all my kids to sew - so it isn't all up to me! Need to keep working on that.
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Post by Ammo9 on Jan 13, 2017 18:48:35 GMT 10
That's a long term plan you have there, I'm more simple in my thoughts for vet long term paw.
I'm happy enough in a skirt and a poncho if it comes to that. But I'm guessing my hunting pants will last longer than I do.
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Post by tyburn on Jan 19, 2017 14:48:41 GMT 10
Not necessarily a helpful answer for others but this is my long term plan for clothes - nothing to do with tough hunting gear but that would be doable if necessary. A roll of hemp denim in blue A roll of hemp denim on black A roll of thick undyed muslin (pants, skirts) A roll of shirt weight undyed muslin A roll of hemp fleece A roll of hemp/cotton jersey Various dyes Various other fabrics Lots of thread, zippers, snaps and buttons An enormous stash of wool for socks and jumpers Laminated fabrics (PUL) Lots of patterns and pattern making paper And a source of solar power for my sewing machine That gives us jeans, pants, shirts, etc and even nappies if there should be some future need. And I've taught all my kids to sew - so it isn't all up to me! Need to keep working on that. I guess clothing is the one prep that is fairly easy to make or modify after SHTF. Harking back to the Depression and WW2 again, there are numerous stories of clothing being made from whatever came to hand - ie. curtains, blankets etc. I'm a bit of a hoarder, while SWMBO likes to buy, wear once then chuck in the wardrobe, so we shouldn't really have much problem with basic clothing that can be continually fixed. Trying to get clothing for kids as they grow up will probably need some trade / barter / lots of hand-me-downs though.
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Post by Ammo9 on Jan 20, 2017 13:05:45 GMT 10
Weather in the Oregon must be bad at the moment, the delivery of my Crye pants keeps being delayed due to weather.
Once they arrive at Shopmate, I'll be paying for the fast shipping option that isn't stupidly expensive... I've become impatient
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Post by Ammo9 on Jan 21, 2017 6:25:16 GMT 10
Delayed again!
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Post by paranoia on Oct 18, 2017 20:07:02 GMT 10
Weather is warming up again and after last weekend I'm questioning what I wear whilst shooting. Instead of making a new thread I thought I'd just zombie this one.
Jeans are getting a bit hot and I just don't do shorts.
For you 5.11 tactical pant wearers, are they significantly cooler than jeans for running around in the sun?
Anyone buy direct from 5.11 or best to go through resellers?
ammo9, did you ever get your Crye pants???
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Post by Morgo on Oct 18, 2017 20:14:54 GMT 10
The 5.11 pants I have are cooler than jeans, lighter and more flexible. Could depend on the type of jeans you have I guess but in general I'd say it holds true.
I bought from Amazon US as i buy a lot from the US and have a mail forwarder.
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Post by Peter on Oct 18, 2017 22:52:22 GMT 10
5.11 had a retail shop here in Perth (actually in Cannington) for a while, but it seems to have closed down now. It's a shame as I never managed to get there.
My one word of warning about anything overtly "tactical" is that in a hostage situation those wearing anything resembling military/paramilitary/tactical/tacticool/prepper related are likely to be amongst the first to receive an anchor round.
Usual disclaimers apply... assess your situation... is this a concern for you... do you really care... etc... etc... etc...
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Post by paranoia on Oct 18, 2017 23:10:08 GMT 10
Very good points, Peter.
Much of the 5.11 gear seem to be heavy on the pockets (for obvious reasons). I like the Ridgeline pants, marketed as for 'casual or covert'. Colour selection would be fairly critical also.
The other option is to find an appropriate pattern, source the fabric and have them made. That seems like a rabbit hole I'm not ready to go down... perhaps if they tick all the boxes and need to become my new normal lol.
The missus does have a new sewing space coming once I've finished the attic so I will be owed a couple of sewing projects...
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Post by grumble on Oct 19, 2017 16:02:37 GMT 10
myself personally I have several sets of clothing my work gear for around the home and yard my camping gear my traveling gear my general dress for going into town and doing boring stuff like paying bills
now none of it is camo or tactical not because I have anything against it but because I hate the way the price jumps as soon as the word camo , military or tactical is somewhere on the label also I can get some awesome hard wearing , quick drying clothing designed for heavy use in the construction industry for the price of one pair of camo tactical pants
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Post by milspec on Oct 9, 2018 12:31:15 GMT 10
Day to day attire for me could be anything from gym wear to Yoga pants and T-shirt, a dress, a bikini, snowboarding gear, workshop pants and long sleeves, to chaps and a dayglo vest if I am felling trees etc so I have two clothing bags located beside my BoB. One is a mid winter SHTF bag (Ech bag/dive bag size) which includes thermals GP boots, multicam uniform, heavy coats and socks, gloves, hats for both of us. The other is my all season backpack sized bag with black/dark grey cargo pants, SS & LS shirt, windcheater, hiking boots. The winter SHTF bag is not something I really expect to have to use. Things would have to be genuinely pear shaped for that one to get opened. It's there because I have the kit. We have snow camping gear and summer trekking gear so we'd be more likely to grab some of that kit in the event that a SHTF scenario forced us to consider leaving our rural retreat. I am a fan of 5.11 pants and will no doubt buy some more in varied colours but I have a nice pear of G-star snug cargo pants in a stretch black denim like fabric.
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Post by spinifex on Oct 14, 2018 14:35:39 GMT 10
Levi's 504s and a dark blue long sleeved business shirt has been my uniform since 1995. Other people seem to find that attire comforting and reassuring. Which is how you want it to be.
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