1. Attire
Leave the all-khaki field suits to Hemingway. The soft cotton Canterbury of New Zealand Waikato jacket has a modern, body-hugging fit that favors military chic over Great White Hunter ($148; www.canterburynz.com).

2. Carryall
The REI Vagabond travel pack makes a convenient courier both in the plains and on the plane. The 2,700-cubic-inch (44,245-cubic-centimeter) duffel's hip belt and shoulder straps soften the strain of extended day treks, and tuck away easily come overhead compartment time ($99; www.rei.com).

3. Shades
Their Monel alloy frames are remarkably corrosion-resistant, but it's the oversize teardrop design of the Spy Optic Wilshires that leaves traditional aviators in the dust. Bigger coverage is better coverage ($100; www.spyoptic.com).

4. Treads
A shoe that moves seamlessly from airport check-in to Serengeti water hole, the Merrell Barcelona Mid has a soft leather upper, a sticky rubber outsole for wet or dry traction, and an antimicrobial sock liner ($120; www.merrell.com).

5. Shooter
Put simply, the Canon PowerShot G9 is the best-appointed compact camera we've seen. Features include a 6X optical zoom, full manual control, and the ability to shoot in RAW, the highest resolution format. Its 12MP sensor captures magazine-quality trophy pics ($500; www.canon.com).

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