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I've taken to carrying a small Rhodia notebook in my back pocket.
Kodiak said:I'm not trying to upset anybody, just making an observation.
BellyTank said:Well, you'd better put it in the Observation Bar then.
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Mike K. said:How many of you regularly carry a field journal or maps/atlases on your adventures? Those who do, please share not only your suggested accouterments but what you do with them.
Great picture, BT. I'm going to snag that and add it to my khaki library with your comments. Is anyone making repros of the bush shirt? Was it always worn out, or was it intended to be worn in under other circumstances?BellyTank said:I have more than a passing interest in vintage/military/colonial, khaki tropical/safari wear.
Here is something that may be interesting for the other Khaki-Fans...
Great War British soldiers in East Africa, wearing the early Khaki "Bush shirt"-
a simple, pullover type shirt/jacket, with chest pockets.
Actually, the 2 men at left are wearing the Bush shirt, the 2 at right, wear the Askari Smock,
usually worn by native troops in Colonial service- a similar but collarless garment.
The Officer in the centre wears the flannel shirt.
The men who are not in Tropical Helmets, are wearing the Kepi, which was fairly specific
to the time and place and short lived.
There were other "Khaki Drill" shirt/jackets before this but this is the first (as far as I am aware)garment
actually known as a "Bush Shirt".
Bush shirts the same or at least similar to this, were apparently, still popular on Safari in the '20s and '30s-
examples of which, can be seen in the image galleries at the Martin and Osa Johnson website.
All are welcome to continue this, if able.
Cobden, you may be able to add, or correct me.
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carebear said:My choice for recon missions was the green "rite in the rain" books.
I used the hard bound "little green notebooks" for other day to day barracks use and on the range.
Notebooks are skookum gear.
Have you tried http://www.riteintherain.comMr_Misanthropy said:Do you have any idea where I can purchase these books, or replicas?
BellyTank said:Great War British soldiers in East Africa, wearing the early Khaki "Bush shirt"-
a simple, pullover type shirt/jacket, with chest pockets.
Mr_Misanthropy said:Hey Carebear, I remember those "little green notebooks" from my Navy days. I have managed to hang on to one. Do you have any idea where I can purchase these books, or replicas? I've scoured the net for surplus stores, etc. with no luck I'm not sure if the actual term is a logbook or what, but I remember they were sort of a commodity on the boat as well.
Story, can you id the pouches worn on the straps, as well?Story said:King's African Rifles troopers (seen in background of BT's pic)
Interesting. It looks as if both troopers and the Officers/NCOs are wearing the 1903 pattern 15 round individual pouches, 10 round pouches and some might the five-pocket cartridge belt/bandolier as a belt - rather than over one shoulder.
http://www.ima-usa.com/product_info.php/products_id/90
Other 1903 gear. Anyone have experience with Lawrence?
http://www.lawranceordnance.com/khaki-and-green/equipment-be03.html