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Backcountry Hunting Podcast

Gear List for Hunting Africa: Crucial items you'll need.

Backcountry Hunting Podcast

Joseph von Benedikt

Sports, Wilderness

4.81.2K Ratings

🗓️ 3 April 2026

⏱️ 134 minutes

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Summary

We frequently get asked "What gear do I need to take on my hunt in Africa?" In this episode we hash out what's really crucial and what you can (and should) leave home. Optics, clothing, boots, packs, emergency gear, cartridge carriers, shooting sticks, and more are all detailed... and supported by entertaining experiences that happened while on safari in the wilds of Africa. Austin Brown joins as an African-hunting subject-matter expert, and savvy U.S. backcountry hunter Landon Michaels joins to ask the questions that every first-time safari planner wants to know. ENJOY! 

 

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Transcript

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0:00.0

One of the most common and popular questions that I get is what type of gear do I take hunting?

0:06.1

And it varies tremendously, depending on your destination.

0:09.9

Of course, if you're going to hunt Alaska on a DIY drop camp deal where you're getting flown in on a bush plane and you have a 50 pound maximum weight limit, your packing list is going to be very different

0:21.5

than if you go on a squirrel hunt to Kentucky or a high country hunt in New Zealand or our topic

0:28.9

for today, Safari in Africa.

0:31.5

I've had enough questions from listeners and viewers on YouTube recently, specifically asking for advice on what to take to Africa.

0:41.3

I thought I'd get a couple of my good pals and partners in crime here on the show,

0:47.3

and we'll talk through what we use and what works and what you don't need, which when you're going to Africa can be just as important as what you do need.

0:57.3

So everybody knows Austin Brown, a partner in Global Hunting Adventures.

1:02.3

He's abandoned all of his work responsibilities, which were large today to come on the show with us.

1:09.0

Man, you've hunted around the world with me now, Austin,

1:12.0

and I look forward to many more adventures around the globe with you,

1:17.1

and appreciate you taking the time to come on the show.

1:19.5

Welcome back, buddy.

1:21.1

Oh, thanks, man.

1:21.8

Thanks for having me.

1:22.4

Likewise, I'm just looking forward to the next trip all the time.

1:26.2

We can't not have next trips on the horizon.

1:29.1

Life would be too dull.

1:30.2

Our other guest today is Landon Michaels, who's been helping us with some of the logistics and so forth with global hunting adventures.

1:37.4

And has been actually on the podcast a couple times in the past.

1:40.7

And I go way back.

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