The Adventurer's Gear Thread

[DanielJones]

Hey Gijoe!

Questions for you. I was looking though some past posts and came across the photos of you in St. Gotthard from around 2009. In one of the pics you are wearing a Gebirgsjager Wind Jacket.

I was wondering a couple of things. Is it an original or a reproduction? If a reproduction where did you find it and how good is the fabric? Does it do it's job and keep the wind out and some moisture?
Thanks for any input you may have.

Cheers!

Dan

 

[xcubbies]

Since this thread has been quiet for a couple of days, time to start it up again. When I first posted some photos of my collection along the fringes was one set of footwear and more recently I've added another pair.

Both come from Tag Safari:

http://www.tagsafari.com

The boots on the left are simply called the "Tag Safari Boot" and are made in Africa from cape buffalo skin. That makes them fit the safari theme I'm interested in. I've had them for a couple months now and off the shelf they've been comfortable and sized correctly. Though I'm not the most adventurous hiker I've put some mileage on them and have been satisfied.

The other pair are desert boots, safari boots, vellies or veldskoene depending on who you ask. I used to wear these all the time way back in high school and simply referred to them as "shoes"...having no idea of the origin. They have thick soles but soft uppers giving little support. Though sold by Tag Safari the label inside the shoes says "Bata" which seems to be an Italian company. Not that Italian shoes were bad but I was really hoping for African. I don't really find these all that comfortable for walking long distance...I wonder how they were used originally?

By the way, the background I've used in all these photos is also part of my safari themed collection...anyone recognize what it is?

Bata is an Indian company but with many stores in Africa. The desert boots are readily available in their shops in Kenya, RSA, Botswana, etc.

 

[DanielJones]

Ok, finally some photos of my bergmutze. It was quite frosty this morning. Went out to take some close up pics of the plants with frost on them and got a frosty me as well.

It does do a good job of keeping the noggin warm.

Cheers!

Dan

 

[David Conwill]

I just returned from getting a (long-overdue) haircut. While chatting, my barber revealed that she is in the process of becoming a Stormy Kromer retailer. I have been wanting to buy a Kromer hat for a while, and excitedly placed my order for a charcoal model in size 7 1/2.

She showed me their catalog, and I see they offer a whole range of classic outdoor products (Mackinaws, wool pants, gloves, etc.). Anyone have any experience with the rest of their line? She isn’t going to start stocking it yet, but if she does, I would like to support her.

If she would just go back to offering wet shaves, she’d be an absolute bastion of the classic male for the Saginaw Valley!

-Dave

 

[Treetops]

Ok, finally some photos of my bergmutze. It was quite frosty this morning. Went out to take some close up pics of the plants with frost on them and got a frosty me as well.

It does do a good job of keeping the noggin warm.

Cheers!

Dan

I love your Bergmutze and was wondering where you got it. Also, did it come with the edelweiss pin? Thanks!

 

[Canadian]

Safari Coat Questions

Okay,

I recently acquired a safari coat (4 patch pockets, no belt, motocross style neck closing) and was wondering if it's based on a vintage design. It looks like a cross between a Mao jacket and something Steve McQueen might wear.

Could I maybe post a pic. If it's appropriate?

Tom

 

[Mike K.]

A photo or two would be most helpful.
Check The Fedora Lounge FAQ for information on posting photos if you don't know how already.

 

[DanielJones]

I love your Bergmutze and was wondering where you got it. Also, did it come with the edelweiss pin? Thanks!

Thanks! Got that one from one of the ebay shops. I believe it was HIKISHOP on ebay. It is fairly well made and the edelweiss does come with it.

Cheers!

Dan

 

[Somerled]

treasures on ebay at present NEW 59CM OR 60CM GURKHA FELT BRIMMED SLOUCH HAT & BAND, seller aberventure good service hat comes in firmin box as issued

 

[Somerled]

Currently on sale on Ebay. I bought one and I am very happy with it and very good service from the seller, UK Vendor but will ship overseas. http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=120674383451&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT

 

[DanielJones]

I was watching Legend of the lost the other night and was wondering what kind of vest that John Wayne was wearing. It looks like a simple number with two breast pockets and epaulets. The arm holes are parge and the shoulders sort of flair out as a short mock sleeve. Anyone here have any idea of what it is or was?

My guess is that it is something made for the film, but I thought I'd ask and see if it was some sort of real outdoor garment.

Cheers!

Dan

 

[WH1]

I was watching Legend of the lost the other night and was wondering what kind of vest that John Wayne was wearing. It looks like a simple number with two breast pockets and epaulets. The arm holes are parge and the shoulders sort of flair out as a short mock sleeve. Anyone here have any idea of what it is or was?

My guess is that it is something made for the film, but I thought I'd ask and see if it was some sort of real outdoor garment.

Cheers!

Dan

I seem to recall Wayne wore almost the same style vest in "Hatari".

 

[Freightpilot]

Wow finally made it through the whole thread. Thanks to all for the informative read.

 

[PADDY]

I'm currently armed with a full-bore 1930's Cocktail shaker, bottle of Gordons and bucket of ice, beside the Middleton Farm in the Aberdare Hills here. It's a dirty old job out here, but someone's got to do it
Chin-Chin..!

 

[PADDY]

Dear Roving-Bohemian. There is a 'THREAD' already running on TFL which deals exclusively with 'women in adventure clothing' (so Safari gear). I'm currently mobile here so cannot access it, but either a search of possibly one of the kind GENTLEMEN in here will help find the thread - hint, hint. From what I can remember it's pretty extensive with lots of period reference photos of women with rifles and jodphurs...etc.
GOOD LUCK - Paddy.

iPhone Mobile Comms

 

[Story]

http://www.thefedoralounge.com/show...rers-Women-of-Mystery!&highlight=women+safari

 

[Roving_Bohemian]

My apologies, I hadn't realized there was a separate thread. Thanks for the redirect! Post moved. ~RB

 

[Big Fella]

Winchester 1897 is one of my favorite guns. Currently own 10.

 

[Girl Friday]

Group shot for the fly in at the Pioneer of Flight Museum in Kingsbury, Texas last November. Another one coming up May 7th.

 

[Fly Boy]

Group shot for the fly in at the Pioneer of Flight Museum in Kingsbury, Texas last November. Another one coming up May 7th.

That looks like great fun! Wish we could get more of those sorts of gatherings together over here. *sigh*