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Sticks&Strings · 05-15-2007, 06:47 PM

They say to take pics of all your bags and gear for your travels. Well I packed it up before I remembered, but I took pics of my bags in case they get lost. I'm not sure if I will get to take all that's in them due to the weight, but I'll find that out tomorrow. Good thing we are packing "light" as you don't need much there b/c they wash all your stuff. Ha ha! I can barely pick the stupid cabelas bag up. Something is wired in my brain to not go half way around the world on a trip of a lifetime with 3 outfits and my bow.

I am hunting with the American Agent of Orion adventures (www.orionhunting.com) and the African Outfitter is Thabazimbi Bushveld Safaris (www.africabowhunt.com). Supposed to be a five star trip.

I hope to return, and hope to return with a ton of pictures and LDP's. Hoping to kill 2 warthogs, 2 impalas, Kudu, Gemsbok, Eland, Waterbuck, and a Zebra. That list may change when I get there, and I may not have a opportunity at all of them, but I am going to give it hell trying. Hoping to kill all quality animals and not kill something just b/c I want one if it is just Ok quality wise.

ArtisticWildlife · 05-15-2007, 06:52 PM

Good Luck and Be Safe! Bring me back an Elephant hair bracelet...

dcbrown · 05-15-2007, 06:56 PM

Good Luck on your trip.....

Landrover · 05-15-2007, 07:03 PM

yea Baby!!!! I am excited for ya man. I know the trip is gonna be awesome for you. Have fun and don't forget us trapped here. Dang, I just remembered that i have a elephant hair bracelet somewhere around here.

stevesflyshop · 05-15-2007, 07:07 PM

Good luck on your adventure of a lifetime! Looking forward to numerous LDP's and stories!

trophyhunter · 05-15-2007, 07:14 PM

You pack like an AGGIE!! Good luck, Brett!! I'm very jealous, but can't let Kim know that.......since we just spent two weeks in Italy.....doing what old married couples are suppose to do!

Research the Airline's guidlelines for "overweight" baggage. I was very shocked and ****** in Europe to get nailed $155 US for an extra 20lb. carry-on bag.

Have a great trip and shoot straight!

Trick · 05-15-2007, 07:32 PM

Your going to love it Brett. The place is 5 star all the way, and it's a very target rich enviroment. Shoot straight and tell Peiter that Matt and Kim said hey. Peiters the big guy in the middle of the photo attached. BTW, if you make a poor shot and the PH and trackers start speaking Afrikan<sp>, yes they are talking bad about you, but don't take it personally.

Videographer · 05-15-2007, 07:35 PM

Good luck to you man, hope you get your $$'s worth out of the trip. I know it's a pretty penny to do that trip!

Peyton · 05-15-2007, 08:32 PM

Good luck Brett! 3 outfits is all you will need once in camp. Your list looks great, but I would add a Blesbok if you get a chance at one. They are a very cool antelope.

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Fulldraw · 05-15-2007, 08:36 PM

On the big bag, you are allowed up to 50lbs free and then up to 70lbs for another $50 if you are flying SAA or Delta.

I weighed my bags today:
Bow case and assorted goodies- 42lbs
Large checked bag and goodies- 69lbs

Brett, that Cabelas bag of yours, do you know which one it is exactly? Have a link?

hillcountryhunter · 05-15-2007, 09:20 PM

Good luck man......that is one trip I cant wait to go on. Bring back lots of picks for those of us stuck here.

TEXAS 10PT · 05-15-2007, 09:30 PM

Good luck and sorry to hear you didn't get your lefty Synergy in time for the trip.

Danw · 05-15-2007, 09:33 PM

Good luck and have great time.

buck_wild · 05-15-2007, 09:52 PM

I'm jealous, but going myself for the first time in July.

Drake · 05-15-2007, 10:13 PM

Good luck Brett! I'm just a couple of weeks out from South Africa myself......I already have my bags packed, ask Tyge

BO-N-ARO · 05-15-2007, 10:25 PM

Awesome! Wish you a great safari and I know you will make many wonderful memories!
I would recommend taking a journal to make notes about the days events. You memory will be in overdrive and your notes will come in handy after you return.
Listen to your PH when it comes time to make the decision to take a shot or not.
I agree with Peyton about the blesbok. I decided on the last day to go after one and they make a really cool addition to your trophy room.
Good luck and I hope you can sleep on the flight over!

FarFromHome · 05-15-2007, 10:33 PM

Good luck Brett. You Tyge and myself will all be pretty close together. We need to try to meet in Thabazimbi one night for the firs S. Africa TBH get together. Tyge has my nomber. PM me if you know how we can get in touch with you down there and I will send you my Int. #.

Rattler · 05-15-2007, 10:43 PM

Good Luck Brett! You better give me a shout when you get back!

Flame-Tamer · 05-15-2007, 11:04 PM

Come on 2010. Thats when I return. You are makin it hard to wait.

My rifle trip was awesome. Can't wait for arrow time in the "Dark Cont."

Have fun.

MichaelW · 05-16-2007, 07:24 AM

Best of luck to you, looking forward to some stories and pics when you return.

UncleCharlie · 05-16-2007, 07:42 AM

Have fun bro and take lots of pictures.

bdchorn · 05-16-2007, 07:52 AM

Good Luck Brett. Great looking bow case by the way. What brand is that?

mesquitecountry · 05-16-2007, 07:59 AM

good luck. bring us back some LDP's

tx10pt · 05-16-2007, 08:05 AM

Good luck and don't forget the LDP

Sticks&Strings · 05-16-2007, 08:40 AM

Thanks to all. I promise to deliver some pics and stories when i return.

Tyge, not sure which cableas bag you re talking about. but here are the links to both of them.

Big Brown bag
http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/te...128&hasJS=true

and the backpack.
http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/te...770&hasJS=true

BD chorn, that is a double bow case from Cabelas too. It's a tank, but it has wheels on it which makes it very nice and easy to carry around.
here is the link.
http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/te...rue&hasJS=true

TradAg02 · 05-16-2007, 09:51 AM

I sure appreciate all of yall going over and scouting for me.

Looking forward to a full report.

Good Luck.

05-15-2007, 06:47 PM	#1
Sticks&Strings Ten Point Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: The Woodlands, TX/ Kinney& sometimes Leon	All packed up for Africa They say to take pics of all your bags and gear for your travels. Well I packed it up before I remembered, but I took pics of my bags in case they get lost. I'm not sure if I will get to take all that's in them due to the weight, but I'll find that out tomorrow. Good thing we are packing "light" as you don't need much there b/c they wash all your stuff. Ha ha! I can barely pick the stupid cabelas bag up. Something is wired in my brain to not go half way around the world on a trip of a lifetime with 3 outfits and my bow. I am hunting with the American Agent of Orion adventures (www.orionhunting.com) and the African Outfitter is Thabazimbi Bushveld Safaris (www.africabowhunt.com). Supposed to be a five star trip. I hope to return, and hope to return with a ton of pictures and LDP's. Hoping to kill 2 warthogs, 2 impalas, Kudu, Gemsbok, Eland, Waterbuck, and a Zebra. That list may change when I get there, and I may not have a opportunity at all of them, but I am going to give it hell trying. Hoping to kill all quality animals and not kill something just b/c I want one if it is just Ok quality wise.

05-15-2007, 06:56 PM	#3
dcbrown Ten Point Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Arlington, TX Hunt In: Llano & Lee	Good Luck on your trip..... __________________ Dave Brown

05-15-2007, 07:35 PM	#8
Videographer Ten Point Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Chesapeake, VA Hunt In: Virginia & North Carolina	Good luck to you man, hope you get your $$'s worth out of the trip. I know it's a pretty penny to do that trip! __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

05-15-2007, 08:32 PM	#9
Peyton Ten Point Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Corsicana Hunt In: Carrizo Springs	Good luck Brett! 3 outfits is all you will need once in camp. Your list looks great, but I would add a Blesbok if you get a chance at one. They are a very cool antelope. Attachment 22427 __________________ My Videos To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

05-15-2007, 08:36 PM	#10
Fulldraw Eight Point Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Arlington, Texas	On the big bag, you are allowed up to 50lbs free and then up to 70lbs for another $50 if you are flying SAA or Delta. I weighed my bags today: Bow case and assorted goodies- 42lbs Large checked bag and goodies- 69lbs Brett, that Cabelas bag of yours, do you know which one it is exactly? Have a link? __________________ At full draw, Tyge Floyd

05-15-2007, 06:52 PM	#2
ArtisticWildlife Banned!!! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Uvalde, TX..Hunt in Uvalde and Maverick county	Good Luck and Be Safe! Bring me back an Elephant hair bracelet...

05-15-2007, 07:03 PM	#4
Landrover Pope & Young Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Spring Hunt In: Gillipsie/Smith Co., Kansas & La.	yea Baby!!!! I am excited for ya man. I know the trip is gonna be awesome for you. Have fun and don't forget us trapped here. Dang, I just remembered that i have a elephant hair bracelet somewhere around here.

05-15-2007, 07:07 PM	#5
stevesflyshop Eight Point Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Ogallala Nebraska	Good luck on your adventure of a lifetime! Looking forward to numerous LDP's and stories!

05-15-2007, 07:14 PM	#6
trophyhunter Eight Point Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Colleyville, TX - Brown and McCulloch	You pack like an AGGIE!! Good luck, Brett!! I'm very jealous, but can't let Kim know that.......since we just spent two weeks in Italy.....doing what old married couples are suppose to do! Research the Airline's guidlelines for "overweight" baggage. I was *very* shocked and ****** in Europe to get nailed $155 US for an extra 20lb. carry-on bag. Have a great trip and shoot straight!

05-15-2007, 07:32 PM	#7
Trick Four Point Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Blue Ridge	Your going to love it Brett. The place is 5 star all the way, and it's a very target rich enviroment. Shoot straight and tell Peiter that Matt and Kim said hey. Peiters the big guy in the middle of the photo attached. BTW, if you make a poor shot and the PH and trackers start speaking Afrikan<sp>, yes they are talking bad about you, but don't take it personally.

05-15-2007, 09:20 PM	#11
hillcountryhunter Eight Point Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Albuquerque, NM Hunt In: Jim Wells County/Llano County/whole state of NM	Good luck man......that is one trip I cant wait to go on. Bring back lots of picks for those of us stuck here. __________________ LSBA TTHA

05-15-2007, 09:30 PM	#12
TEXAS 10PT Six Point Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Porter, Texas Hunt In: Scurry/Fisher Counties	Good luck and sorry to hear you didn't get your lefty Synergy in time for the trip. __________________ I have a bunch of fast bows!!!

05-15-2007, 09:33 PM	#13
Danw Ten Point Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Allen,TX Hunt In: Breckenridge, TX	Good luck and have great time. __________________ Venison, the most expensive meat on the planet

05-15-2007, 09:52 PM	#14
buck_wild Ten Point Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Corpus Christi Hunt In: Eagle Pass/Refugio Co / San Pat Co/ La Salle Co	I'm jealous, but going myself for the first time in July. __________________ TBH original join date: sometime 2000

05-15-2007, 10:13 PM	#15
Drake Eight Point Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Sonora, Texas Hunt In: Where ever the Voices in my Head tell me to	Good luck Brett! I'm just a couple of weeks out from South Africa myself......I already have my bags packed, ask Tyge

05-15-2007, 10:25 PM	#16
BO-N-ARO Ten Point Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Plano Hunt In: Kansas / Missouri / Africa	Awesome! Wish you a great safari and I know you will make many wonderful memories! I would recommend taking a journal to make notes about the days events. You memory will be in overdrive and your notes will come in handy after you return. Listen to your PH when it comes time to make the decision to take a shot or not. I agree with Peyton about the blesbok. I decided on the last day to go after one and they make a really cool addition to your trophy room. Good luck and I hope you can sleep on the flight over!

05-15-2007, 10:33 PM	#17
FarFromHome Ten Point Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Cypress, TX Hunt In: Edwards County	Good luck Brett. You Tyge and myself will all be pretty close together. We need to try to meet in Thabazimbi one night for the firs S. Africa TBH get together. Tyge has my nomber. PM me if you know how we can get in touch with you down there and I will send you my Int. #. __________________ "Aoudad and pigs may be the root of all evil." "Bunch of corn and protien theivin' son-of-a-guns."

05-15-2007, 10:43 PM	#18
Rattler Banned!!! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Lomax, JN Ranch - Jackson County	Good Luck Brett! You better give me a shout when you get back!

05-15-2007, 11:04 PM	#19
Flame-Tamer Ten Point Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Rhome, TX	Come on 2010. Thats when I return. You are makin it hard to wait. My rifle trip was awesome. Can't wait for arrow time in the "Dark Cont." Have fun. __________________ It almost knocked me to the ground the first time it discharged on me. Big__Smith 3/5/2010

05-16-2007, 07:24 AM	#20
MichaelW Ten Point Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Portland,TX Hunt In: Brady, TX	Best of luck to you, looking forward to some stories and pics when you return.

05-16-2007, 07:42 AM	#21
UncleCharlie Six Point Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Spring, TX	Guy Have fun bro and take lots of pictures.

05-16-2007, 07:52 AM	#22
bdchorn Eight Point Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Frisco, Texas	Good Luck Brett. Great looking bow case by the way. What brand is that?

05-16-2007, 08:05 AM	#24
tx10pt Ten Point Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Georgetown Hunt In: no place this year	Good luck and don't forget the LDP __________________ James Roberts

05-16-2007, 08:40 AM	#25
Sticks&Strings Ten Point Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: The Woodlands, TX/ Kinney& sometimes Leon	Thanks to all. I promise to deliver some pics and stories when i return. Tyge, not sure which cableas bag you re talking about. but here are the links to both of them. Big Brown bag http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/te...128&hasJS=true and the backpack. http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/te...770&hasJS=true BD chorn, that is a double bow case from Cabelas too. It's a tank, but it has wheels on it which makes it very nice and easy to carry around. here is the link. http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/te...rue&hasJS=true

05-16-2007, 09:51 AM	#26
TradAg02 Eight Point Join Date: Oct 2006	I sure appreciate all of yall going over and scouting for me. Looking forward to a full report. Good Luck.

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