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What to Pack on Your Uncharted Safari

We’ve rounded-up the quintessential goods to elevate your classic safari. From packing essentials to stylish and durable gear, these picks are perfect for the avid adventurer.

July 29, 2021

By The UNCHARTED® editors · 4 min read
What to Pack on Your UNCHARTED® Safari
What to Pack on Your UNCHARTED® Safari

What to Pack on Your UNCHARTED® Safari

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Patagonia Quandary Brimmer Hat
Patagonia Quandary Brimmer Hat

Pack safari-ready, breathable tops and convertible pants for effortless style and comfort. Neutral hues are best for blending into nature, and lightweight scarves add sun protection while enhancing your outfit. Practical, stylish boots or sneakers provide comfort, perfect for any safari journey.

Everlane The Linen Short-Sleeve Notch Shirt
Everlane The Linen Short-Sleeve Notch Shirt

01. Patagonia Quandary Brimmer Hat

With a wide, glare-reducing brim, a quick-wicking sweatband, and a secure toggle closure to ensure it'll stay on your head when you finally reach that windy ridgeline - $59 / SHOP NOW >

Kitsantafe Silk Bandana
Kitsantafe Silk Bandana

02. Everlane The Linen Short-Sleeve Notch Shirt

The essential linen shirt. This classic relaxed shirt silhouette in linen for the warmer months, with an organic texture for a lived-in look - $78 / SHOP NOW >

03. Kitsantafe Silk Bandana

These equestrian bandanas are a classic and versatile wardrobe staple, wear them in your hair, on your bag, or around your neck - $56 / SHOP NOW >

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Alex Mill Herringbone Jumpsuit
Alex Mill Herringbone Jumpsuit
Sunski Yuba Sunglasses
Sunski Yuba Sunglasses

04. Alex Mill Herringbone Jumpsuit

A modern take on an authentic 1940s military jumpsuit, this ready-made outfit is equal parts polished and casual - $225 / SHOP NOW >

05. Sunski Yuba Sunglasses

The Yuba shades from Sunski are just that, with a SuperLight recycled frame and an all-day comfortable fit. Black polarized lenses provide ample protection and keep your vision sharp whether you're admiring a mountain range or the road ahead - $58 / SHOP NOW >

Blundstone Classic Chelsea Boot
Blundstone Classic Chelsea Boot

06. Blundstone Classic Chelsea Boot

Most admired for a reason, these boots are a companion for life, delivering all the durability with superior comfort and outstanding shock absorption - $200 / SHOP NOW >

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Relwen Windzip Jacket
Relwen Windzip Jacket
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Pack versatile safari essentials, like quick-dry shirts and cargo pants for comfort and storage. Choose neutral colors that blend into the African landscape, along with a wide-brim safari hat and durable hiking boots for sun protection and all-terrain support. Complete your look with polarized sunglasses to combat the sun on each adventure.

Astorflex Brownflex Chukka Boot
Astorflex Brownflex Chukka Boot
"Safari in Hemingway's Green Hills of East Africa."

01. Relwen Windzip Jacket

With plenty of stretch and a water-resistant exterior, this jacket will help you feel like you’re nestled up by the fire, even if you’re stuck in the cold for a little while longer - $258 / SHOP NOW >

Proof Rover Pant
Proof Rover Pant
Proof 72-Hour Merino T-Shirt
Proof 72-Hour Merino T-Shirt

02. Astorflex Brownflex Chukka Boot

The Brownflex Chukka Boot is Astorflex’s classic chukka, upgraded with a rugged, treaded crepe sole and metal eyelets for greater durability - $225 / SHOP NOW >

03. Proof Rover Pant

Just like the trusty Defender we steered over Iceland’s volcanic landscape, they can comfortably handle any obstacle in their way - $98 / SHOP NOW >

04. Proof 72-Hour Merino T-Shirt

The team at Proof created a performance travel shirt that can be worn for 72 hours straight without showing any signs of wear - $78 / SHOP NOW >

Nocs Pro Issue 8x42 Binoculars
Nocs Pro Issue 8x42 Binoculars
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Keep it sleek and functional with a rugged daypack, a compact camera for capturing memories, and polarized sunglasses for style and clarity. Finish with compact binoculars, bringing a touch of adventure to every unforgettable view.

Patagonia Black Hole Duffel
Patagonia Black Hole Duffel
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01. Nocs Pro Issue 8x42 Binoculars

An unrivaled ultra wide field of view with true edge to edge clarity, multilayer phase-correction coatings applied to the Swiss-designed prism, and a close focus of less than 2M (6ft.), these binoculars provide a wide, rich, color correct image, matching the light of the outside world inside the optics. - $295 / SHOP NOW >

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Patagonia Black Hole MLC Backpack
Patagonia Black Hole MLC Backpack

02. Patagonia Black Hole Duffel

Patagonia’s newest line of weather-resistant, burly-as-hell packs and duffels are up for anything - $169 / SHOP NOW >

GoPro Hero 13
GoPro Hero 13

03. GoPro Hero 13

HERO13 Black boosts your creative possibilities with the HB-Series Lenses with Auto-Detect, plus compatibility with Magnetic Latch Mounting and all-new ways to extend battery power - $400 / SHOP NOW >

What to Pack on Your UNCHARTED® Safari
What to Pack on Your UNCHARTED® Safari

04. Patagonia Black Hole MLC Backpack

This travel-savvy, soft-sided backpack has tuck-away shoulder straps, plus a quick-stash padded hip belt that doubles as a shoulder strap. For use as a duffel bag or briefcase, tuck away all the straps and carry with one of the grab handles - $199 / SHOP NOW >

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