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Safari Vests Choices Made Easy

Safari vests are designed with the second part of the old adventure travel rules in mind: Only take enough to be prepared and keep the really important stuff close at hand.

Safari Vests Guidelines

That is one of the characteristics to keep in mind when choosing but there are some more...

This list below is from my own personal experience and the tips and recommendations stored in the travel journals at African Journals.

1) Pockets for storage.

Twenty pockets is more than enough for most travel situations. More than that and you run the risk of feeling like a pack mule.

A few interior pockets are also a good idea for the really valuable stuff.

2) Colour and material.

Safari Vests need to be as inconspicuous as possible so the only practical colours are khaki, olive drab, tan or charcoal. Stay away from bright colours.

You are going to be spending a lot of time exposed to the sun so you will overheat if your garment doesn't "breathe". Cotton fabric and mesh design is ideal.

3) Weight and washability.

If you pack anything like me then suitcase space is always a problem so it helps if you have a lightweight garment that is not very bulky.

Dry cleaning facilities are few and far between in wildlife areas so a hand or machine washable garment is essential.

4) Where to buy excellent safari vests.

I always start my searches for outdoor gear at Orvis and Cabelas as they give a great idea of what's available in the market at the right price/quality ratio.

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