The Adventurer's Gear Thread

[Serial Hero]

I guess every ones in that safari/ adventurer mind set lately. Within the last week I’ve picked up both “Green Hills of Africa” by Hemingway, and the film, “King Solomon’s Mines” (the 50’s version).

["Doc" Devereux]

I guess every ones in that safari/ adventurer mind set lately. Within the last week I’ve picked up both “Green Hills of Africa” by Hemingway, and the film, “King Solomon’s Mines” (the 50’s version).

Well, it's a lot easier to find a cravat that works with bush gear than it is to find one that sets off a sealskin two-piece.

[Mojave Jack]

Speaking of a little inspiration, those of you that have the History International channel, you might want to check out Amazon Adventures on Monday night (21 August). I haven't seen it, but it looks good, and has a section on Teddy Roosevelt's exploits.

[Flitcraft]

Thanks for the tip!
"Digging for the Truth" had a show 2 weeks ago that focused on Percy Fawcett- which of course has re-kindled my interest in his exploits.
Interestingly enough, they depicted Fawcett clad in white riding attire- breeches, shirt, riding boots and panama hat- instead of khaki jungle uniform. Anyone have any idea on how accurate this might be.

[Kodiak]

Thanks. Film lists would be nice, but I'd also appreciate screengrabs from various films if you have them. I've been trying to get some Quatermain-esque gear going.

So far, just to let you know what is somewhat set in stone, this is what I've got my heart set on:

-Digging For The Truth-style hat, BB shell (yep, Beaver Brand) from Lee Keppler, who does indeed make these.
-Safari jacket, possibly by Magnoli, if not by my grandma/other retailer.
-Safari shirt, I'd like it in a white or off-white color, but safari shirts are safari shirts.
-Corcoran II Jump Boots, which are more for actual use than costuming, as is all of this stuff. They have speedhooks, treaded soles, etc.
-WWII US Army Mussette Bag, this item I already have.

And I'd like to find some of those "cowboy bracers" like what was discussed in the Sean Connery's gunbelt thread. (any links would be greatly appreciated on that one).

Other than that, up for grabs, especially concerning trousers. Any comments about the above or about pants are appreciated.

[Hemingway Jones]

I guess every ones in that safari/ adventurer mind set lately. Within the last week I’ve picked up both “Green Hills of Africa” by Hemingway, and the film, “King Solomon’s Mines” (the 50’s version).

Two of my favorites. Enjoy them both!

...but safari shirts are safari shirts....

On the contrary, my good man!

Though I dearly want the white safari shirt from Orvis, I have to tell you a little story about this weekend in NH. Daisy and I got out of the Jeep in the Mountains and she was instantly besieged by bugs, just covered. Me; I only had a few buzzing around the brim of my Panama.

She said to me, "These bugs must be bothering you!"

I didn't know what she was talking about. Then I realized, I was wearing my short sleeve safari shirt from LL Bean and it was treated at the molecular level with Buzz Off. It actually worked! I was amazed.

I thought you should know this.

[Lancealot]

For some rather interesting true life adventure reading pick up some of Peter Chapsticks works. "Death In The Lonely Places" is very good and has some right ups on turn of the century adventurers.

[Haversack]

Kodiak wrote:
"I've always liked to look at myself as an "adventurer" of sorts. I've always loved "adventuring" gear. I've also always liked to dream of Africa and India in the Victorian era of high adventure."

If I may direct your attention to an organization still in existance which was founded specifically to make use of men with experience of life beyond the black stump who were unsuited by age and/or temperment to the regimented life in the military: The Legion of Frontiersmen.

Here's a link to a book about their history with many photos of its earlier members in their gear.
http://www.frontiersmenhistorian.info/index.htm

Here's a link to a site with more about their current status:
http://www.regiments.org/regiments/u...r/frontier.htm

Haversack.

[Kodiak]

@Hemingway- my dad has one of the BuzzOff hats from Orvis. He rarely wears it, but it kept the bugs off when we were kayaking the estuaries in Florida. Bugs don't really bother me too much though, except on my lower legs when I go through tall grass.

PS- is the Orvis too small for you too?

@Lancealot- not off topic at all old lad! I'm actually getting ready to do a mass Barnes and Noble order (right now actually) and one of his titles is on the list, along with a Richard Halliburton novel, and Allan Quatermain.

King Solomon's Mines is the best adventure book ever written. Period. End of story. I've never seen the movie though. Is it available on DVD?

@Haversack- thanks for that. I've actually never heard of those folks. I'll have to check them out, if nothing else because I am not suited to the regimented life of the military. And no, I'm not kidding with you.

As far as white safari shirts goes, I'm sure Magnoli could fix me one up in a jiffy.

[Lancealot]

Well you can't go wrong with Peter. When reading one it's very easy to imagine yourself setting around a campfire and listening to him recounting the hunt of the day.

I also enjoyed the Allan Quatermain. Also check out she by Ridder.